Rami Malek, known for his Oscar-winning performance as Freddie Mercury inBohemian Rhapsody, also stars in the crime thrillerMr. Robot, which is rapidly climbing the streaming charts after arriving on Netflix. Malek portraysElliot inMr. Robot, a computer programmer with an array of mental health conditions who the enigmatic titular character recruits to join a group called “fsociety.”
Mr. Robotlanded on Netflix yesterday (July 3) and is already doing numbers. According toFlixPatrol,Mr. Robotis already number 7 on Netflix US’ Top 10 shows.It’s an impressive feat, although not a surprising one, considering this is the first time all four seasons ofMr. Robotare streaming on Netflix in the US.
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It’s great thatMr. Robot, which premiered in 2015,is getting even more attention. Despite Rami Malek’s success in portraying Elliot inMr. Robot, the series is still relatively underrated, which should change now that more people will have access to it through Netflix.
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One of the reasons the show is so compelling is the writing.Mr. Robot’s major twistskeep people watching, and those who have never watched it will have the chance to discover these twists for the first time. Naturally, viewers who followed the show weekly on USA Network can now also revisit the series on Netflix.
Rami Malek won an Emmy for his performance as Elliot during the first season of Mr. Robot. Elliot’s story covers topics like his mental health, his profession, and his relationship with his father, and it is gripping from start to finish.Mr. Robotwas thrilling when it aired,but today, the tech-focused story is even more relevant.
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In the next few days,Mr. Robotwill likelybe discussed more and more online,as first-time viewers catch up with all four seasons. The psychological elements of the show are one of the best things about it.Mr. Robotis a trippy experience, and that’s why it’s so memorable.
The show is already among TV’s best titles of recent years, and evenRobert Downey Jr. has praisedMr. Robot, describing it as“the best thing that’s been on TVor theater for five years” back in 2016. The ending ofMr. Robotis fantastic, as is the entirety of season 4.
In fact, the episode “407 Proxy Authentication Required” is one ofthe highest-rated TV show episodes ever. While it’s unlikely, perhaps this new surge in viewership will encourage Malek andMr. Robot’s creators to revisit the story in some way.
