22 December 2023 , 11:09
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A gripping TV series hailed as 'the best thriller you've never heard of' has achieved a near-flawless Rotten Tomatoes score - despite it remaining largely unknown to most.
Starring Hollywood's revered Rami Malek, famed for portraying Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, and directed by Sam Esmail, the show is a real mind-bending experience, evoking a cascade of questions from enthralled viewers. Surprisingly unfamiliar to many, the Mr. Robot series boasts an impressive 94 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer and a 93 per cent audience score.
The sleeper hit, which debuted in 2015 and spans four seasons, follows the story of Elliot Alderson (Malek), a cyber-security engineer turned hacker by night. His life takes a dramatic turn when the enigmatic leader of an underground hacker collective recruits him into their fold. Elliot's mission is clear: assist in dismantling corporate America, a goal that includes undermining the very company that employs him, forcing him to confront a profound moral dilemma.
Despite being tethered to a corporate existence, Elliot's deeply ingrained convictions compel him to grapple with the temptation to dismantle the influential figures of multinational corporations, which he perceives as the architects of a world in disarray.
Despite its lack of mainstream recognition, the series has garnered a cult following, with one fan Mark Walter proclaiming it: "the best thriller you've never heard of".
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The show currently has an excellent 8.5 rating on IMDb, attracting a string of 10/10 reviews. Maxglen posted: "The most well thought-out and unpredictable show of all time".
Aarongnr: "Over the final three episodes I've had my mouth open the entire time. There's nothing that exceeds this. I don't know what to say. Watch this god damn show."
UniqueParticle: "Mr. Robot is incredibly filmed, written, and has such an exciting soundtrack! I absolutely love the vibes I get from all the excellent things that happen throughout. (It has) some of the best suspense ever and profound quotes/speeches. Rami Malek has become one of my favourite actors to watch."
Onelovek: "Just finished watching the last episode to a brilliant series. This is hands down one of the best TV shows ever! Overall, I can't put into words how amazing the entire thing is. From directing, writing, acting, the entire TV show. Amazing!"
All four seasons of Mr. Robot are available to stream for free on ITVX.
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