I feel so conflicted about this show. How can something be so wonderful yet so few people actually know it exists? In this day and age of social media bombardment this little gem of a show has managed to stay tucked away, a sweet little secret for those of us who long for a show that demands more than cursory attention. I want the TV watching world to stand up in unison and cheer for this show and yet in other moments I want to keep it all to myself. This show deserves Best TV drama Emmy, SAG, GG and all other awards but this episode deserves something even more. The acting is what takes top prize. Rami Malek has proven he is the most outstanding actor of his generation. His portrayal of innocence destroyed by the one he loved most is heartbreaking and honest. That performance could have been a disaster in the hands of anyone else. Every facial tick, every eye movement, every position of his body is perfection. The build up and then the first tear that streams down his cheek. Is there any other actor out there that can cry better than Rami? Dont think so. Elliot Villar is amazing and a perfect match to Rami in their emotional journey. Gloria Ruben is warm and engaging as the therapist. You see the deep connection in her eyes and her pain on having to pull the truth from Elliot. Christian Slater is perfect as usual. The cinematography is on spot from the lighting to the camera work. The music is Mac Quayle at his best. The script is perfect and the tension builds from the first moment to the climax. So many little extras thrown in and such an homage to early film noir pieces and Hitchcock movies. Thank you Sam Esmail and the cast but especially to Rami Malek. As Sam has said in many interviews if he had not found Rami there would be no Mr Robot. He had interviewed over a hundred actors and had almost given up until Rami appeared and gave Elliot the warmth and vulnerability required for the role.
