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It's hard to write that title. I mean, for a show that is about hacking the FBI, and a nerd being desired by every beautiful women out there, is hard to say... But the Angela story in this was... So disappointing...

I loved this episode. As the first reviewer mentioned, it was very Lynchian (nice word). They were also getting frustrated with the teasing going on. I understand that. I would not worry too much. That has been the set-up for Season 2. The biggest one was in episode 7 with Elliott apologizing at the end for messing with us. This episode was directed very much in a Lynch style. Bizarre interviews and Q&A. Cryptic messages to decipher. Odd music in the van. Atmospheric organ, violin and piano music. Long pauses with non-answers. The taxi driver angry in another language. If you love Lynch then you will love this episode. If you don't love Lynch you might be a bit restless. Thankfully I do love Lynch. Mr Robot is one of the most original TV Series ever. It has been very consistent and there are not many flat episodes. The acting is first class. I don't want to say too much more about this episode because I feel that reviewers basically give everything away too much and that is a little bit selfish. So enjoy

This episode is a mess. The long, pointless conversations, especially the one between Angela and the ridiculously made up White Rose made me want to just skip to the next episode. That's what I should have done, but I stuck it out and found that my original idea was the best move.

It's really getting bad when the viewer is being simultaneously bored to tears and deliberately confused. What has happened to the plot and the sharply written dialog? This episode is like a bunch of glue-huffing fans were allowed to write an episode after watching only the pilot while stoned on solvents; they know a few of the character names, but have no idea what has been happening in the story.

I really should rate this a 1 star, but I won't, on principle. One star reviews are usually written by people who aren't really viewers, but instead just shills who want to bring down the ratings.

Man, Sam Esmail is such a tease. Each time I feel like he's setting us up to finally get an answer of some sort, he just makes it more strange and ambiguous. It's one of the things that I love about this show, but it's also growing pretty irritating in some ways this season. I've enjoyed the mystery surrounding Tyrell, but I've not enjoyed the countless times we've been set up to think we're about to get the answer only to have the rug pulled out from under us. I enjoyed the Lupe's cliffhanger from last episode, but I was furious that it was not resolved in this one. Ultimately, the problem that Mr. Robot is encountering at the moment is not exactly that they are taking too long to give us answers, but rather that it is milking the questions too hard during that wait.

The perfect example of the over-zealous milking in this episode can be found in Angela's story. She dominates the episode, with the most screen-time by far. Most of that time is spent on a really weird setup that feels very Lynchian. This is drawn out to such a degree that I was beginning to accept the idea that we were now seeing hallucinations from Angela's point of view. Finally, however, it is revealed what has been going on here, and we move on to the real purpose of the scene. As much as I enjoyed the weirdness of the lead-up, it ultimately feels very pointless. And then, the scene we've been building to this whole time with this elaborate setup... ends with ANOTHER secret being hidden from the audience. You've got to give us something, Esmail!

As always (though more than usual), there appears to be some reveal and/or advancement in the Tyrell story this episode, but even that is so strange and muddled that I don't really trust anything about it. In fact, the reveal seemed deliberately anti-climactic and side-lined as a way of making the audience realize subconsciously that it isn't entirely real. I mean, I was sitting there with bated breath, and yet when the moment came, I had literally no reaction. I have to admire the skill that went into crafting a scene that so perfectly undercuts my own intense investment. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Sam Esmail is succeeding 100% at doing exactly what he wanted to do with this episode. The question is whether or not what he wanted to do will push audiences beyond their threshold of patience. This still isn't the last episode, so I remain hopeful. But the final scene of this one does have me worried. I wouldn't have any problem with the finale leaving a bunch of huge questions, but if the huge questions from the season 1 finale remain unanswered, I will be very angry indeed.

This is definitely one of the best episodes so far in this season to me. Angela totally dominates this episode. Her story is just such interesting and intriguing as I was having so many questions running in my head through her scenes. Whiterose, again, returns with many puzzles and mysteries but still, one of my favorite characters so far.

Another highlight in this episode is Dom's scene talking to Alexa. We can clearly see through Dom's loneliness and how she deals with it through the conversation as everyone of us sometimes experience. Elliot, using a trick in attempt to track down Mr. Robot as later results to a surprising encounter was also a satisfying part of the episode.

Overall, the vibe and story seems to go a bit peculiar and slow but I mean it in a very good way. Filled with clues and answers, we are now so close to finding out the big picture in season 2. Anyway, Sam Esmail, I totally love the cliffhangers you've been putting at the end of the episodes lately.