‘Mr. Robot’: a weird name for a surprisingly addictive show

USA Network

Straying from its usual genres, the USA network introduced a psychological-thriller, “Mr. Robot,” which fittingly won a Golden Globe for being the best TV show in 2016.

Director Sam Esmail created a sharp perception on a basic idea of good vs. evil and soon, I began to contemplate my own values and morals as the TV show made me reconsider how they apply to real life. Rami Malek is brilliant as he portrays his character of Elliot Alderson, a computer programmer who is recruited by an underground hacker society.

The fast-paced and electrifying series is surprisingly addictive and keeps its viewers at the edge of their seats at all times. Alderson is recruited by a shady anarchist who calls himself “Mr. Robot,” exceptionally played by Christian Slater, who deservedly won a Golden Globe for his role.

I felt as if I was truly experiencing the real and exciting action of joining a group of hacktivists to cancel all debts by attacking a large corporation. There are unexpected surprises that keep you gripped at every turn. I can promise anyone that is skeptical, this show is not any other hacker conspiracy series, but a rollercoaster ride that will leave you never wanting to get off.