awilliams213
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First time hearing about this show was this morning. Going to try and watch the pilot later, just wanted to say so cool we have Silicon Valley, Halt Catch Fire and now this to watch.
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Mr. Robot |OT| Byte Club - a new hacker thriller - Wednesdays on USA
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a secret-boss
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Only heard about the show when this thread pop up
Protagonist is like GAF non mainstream internet
I have a feeling it's going to be procedural drama, but I like the execution of show.
That company name lol
Protagonist is like GAF non mainstream internet
I have a feeling it's going to be procedural drama, but I like the execution of show.
That company name lol
Messofanego
Banned
This is really good. This is basically if Watch Dogs was good. Very David Fincher with the misanthorpic protagonist/narration and green-and-yellow palette. Tim Ives' cinematography is so good here. Hope the rest of the direction stays as strong here. Still can't touch Utopia, but few shows can.
Like that Christian Slater is getting a revival here in good stuff. Nymphomaniac, Archer.
Like that Christian Slater is getting a revival here in good stuff. Nymphomaniac, Archer.
sooperkool
Member
It was OK, a bit too much Fight Club for me. When I was 19 these themes applied more to me now they just scream of foolish youth.
JustAnotherMike
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I saw the pilot just now and I liked it. I thought it was going end in a certain way, but it was nice the way it actually ended.
Great pilot, although my On Demand version had spanish subtitles throughout which I couldn't get rid of.
Tech stuff was surprisingly accurate, although the accounts woman asking what a "rootkit" is while working at a security company was pretty funny. I know it's for TV purposes.
The theories about what is and isn't real are great, and I can't wait to dig in more.
Tech stuff was surprisingly accurate, although the accounts woman asking what a "rootkit" is while working at a security company was pretty funny. I know it's for TV purposes.
The theories about what is and isn't real are great, and I can't wait to dig in more.
Bloody Unicorn
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Just finished the pilot.. I have to say, I'm impressed! The cinematography was great. Sure it had that geeky Fight Club feel to it, but i think this will be much more.
As suggested, I did think it was odd how
My only gripe... that we have to wait a month to see more.
Also was hoping that the website was going to have a little more easter eggs that you could type in besides the commands under help... maybe there is and I haven't found them. All I found was this...
Edit: I spoke too soon. typing
does something.
As suggested, I did think it was odd how
Christian Slater would just show up at the right place at the right time, and knew things that the main protagonist would know. Can't believe though that I didn't see that he's in his head and this is also why it is an awesome show. Like Fight Club clues are hidden in plain sight for you to see, and I love that.
My only gripe... that we have to wait a month to see more.
Also was hoping that the website was going to have a little more easter eggs that you could type in besides the commands under help... maybe there is and I haven't found them. All I found was this...
Edit: I spoke too soon. typing
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PHOENIXZERO
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Yeah, I watched the pilot after seeing it mentioned in the TV Cancellations topic, will keep watching.
Cabbagehead
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will be watching this for sure
Messofanego
Banned
First time I've seen a muslim hacker. Hope the other hackers get some screentime.
its already canceled??
Napoleonthechimp
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I've heard good things. Will watch.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Will give it a shot.
firehawk12
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The TV cancellation thread is the general TV news thread. Weird, I know. lol
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
The only thing I didn't like about the pilot was Elliot's terrible taste in favorite movies.
He's the type of person that could have just lied and picked something mainstream just for the appearance of normality. Just as he feigns interest in Hunger Games during the therapy session.
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Old hacker man's name.
Messofanego
Banned
look at his username lol
Congrats on the show, I hope it does well.
Syph Medwes
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My buddy just showed me the first episode. Great great stuff. Was a bit worried how things would play out early on and which themes would become recurring, but all of those fears were quelled after finishing the episode. Can't wait for the next one.
Dark-Cloudz
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Amazing first episode. I loved it.
PS. GifGaf, there is a 'It's happening' potential gif when he's in front of the billboard at the end!
PS. GifGaf, there is a 'It's happening' potential gif when he's in front of the billboard at the end!
unholyrevenger72
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Now add Last Guardian Trailer to all of the Screens
NotTheGuyYouKill
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"Bon soir, Elliot."
Just watched the pilot. That was excellent. Last time a pilot grabbed me like that might have been when I watched Hannibal or Person of Interest. Something about it just struck a chord with me. I really, really enjoyed it!
Rami Malek is a great lead. He just absolutely nails the character. Gets all his social awkwardness, mood shifts, and disorder across very well. Christian Slater is good as the probably Tyler Durden-esque Hacker he's gonna wind up being. Surprised at a USA show that had nudity and a couple of 'fucks'.
Pacing (especially it being a pilot) was pretty great. Cinematography was good. Felt like a Fincher-lite TV show. Special shout out to the music. Love the electronic unease. Love the story set ups, other characters, very exciting to see where we go from here.
Can't wait for Episode 2. Person of Interest is likely ending next year, this is probably a great piece to pick up from that technological societal vigilante kick I'm on always.
Just watched the pilot. That was excellent. Last time a pilot grabbed me like that might have been when I watched Hannibal or Person of Interest. Something about it just struck a chord with me. I really, really enjoyed it!
Rami Malek is a great lead. He just absolutely nails the character. Gets all his social awkwardness, mood shifts, and disorder across very well. Christian Slater is good as the probably Tyler Durden-esque Hacker he's gonna wind up being. Surprised at a USA show that had nudity and a couple of 'fucks'.
Pacing (especially it being a pilot) was pretty great. Cinematography was good. Felt like a Fincher-lite TV show. Special shout out to the music. Love the electronic unease. Love the story set ups, other characters, very exciting to see where we go from here.
Can't wait for Episode 2. Person of Interest is likely ending next year, this is probably a great piece to pick up from that technological societal vigilante kick I'm on always.
HP_Wuvcraft
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I was interested, but it seemed way too "we're trying to be Hipster Edgy".
I'll give it a few episodes.
The Dutch Slayer
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Like I said in the PoI thread poit was amazing and so much like the PoI pilot man it was awesome.
Can't wait for EP 2!
I watched the pilot, I'm shocked that a show this well done is going to air on USA Network.
The direction and use of lighting are worthy of of being compared to a film.
The performance of the lead I'd compare to Hugh Dancy in Hannibal, subtle and honest portrayal of social anxiety and mental illness.
The music is fantastic, it's like 80's synth by way of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Well done, I looked forward to the rest of the season.
The direction and use of lighting are worthy of of being compared to a film.
The performance of the lead I'd compare to Hugh Dancy in Hannibal, subtle and honest portrayal of social anxiety and mental illness.
The music is fantastic, it's like 80's synth by way of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Well done, I looked forward to the rest of the season.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Futurematic
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eps.1.0_hellofriend.mov | 24 June
eps.1.1_ones-and-zer0es.mpeg | 1 July
Love the way they are naming the episodes. In fact, I kinda like the pilot title for the OT name, anybody have ideas?
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eps.1.3_da3m0ns.mp4
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NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Since I already caught the pilot, guess I gotta wait one more week :/
I was going to wait until the official debut but I was weak and caved a few days ago.
Maninthemirror
Banned
this does look good but I cant help but feel this would be more apt as a mini series than a series. This is the kind of show which fizzles after season 1
Cornballer
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The reviews have been very good so far.
I tweaked the OT title - if you need anything else, please send me a PM.
I tweaked the OT title - if you need anything else, please send me a PM.
metsallica
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Pilot of this was fantastic... can't believe I'm watching something on USA. Keep it up.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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SomewhatGroovy
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Rami Malek is an amazing actor and this show will certainly shine a bigger spotlight on his career.. Been enjoying his stuff since the sitcom The War at Home. Nice to see an Egyptian get his due in Hollywood.
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