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Lore & Background

In the episode, Elliot angrily confronts Mr. Robot for not revealing his identity earlier and demands answers about his past. Mr. Robot takes him on a road trip to his childhood home in New Jersey. While there, Elliot pushes Mr. Robot out of a window, and later at a graveyard, Mr. Robot asks Elliot not to let others get rid of him. Darlene and Angela find Elliot alone at Edward's grave, and Elliot realizes that Mr. Robot's injuries are now on him, concluding that he is Mr. Robot by having adopted his persona.

Meanwhile, Tyrell and Joanna welcome their child, a boy, but Joanna is disgusted with Tyrell's behavior and tells him he must fix everything to remain part of the family. Tyrell is fired by Price after being deemed a person of interest in Sharon's death. Later, Tyrell visits Elliot's apartment, confesses to killing Sharon, and expresses a desire to join Elliot's plan. They go to fsociety's hideout, where Elliot states they will work together to encrypt E Corp's files.

Angela starts working for Antara after losing her job at Allsafe, and contacts Darlene over Elliot's whereabouts. She later returns home to find Colby talking with her adoptive father, Don; Colby offers her a job at E Corp, but she declines.

Reader's Guide

The episode is a turning point in the first season of Mr. Robot, as it confirms the central twist that Elliot's perception of Mr. Robot as a separate person is a delusion. This revelation reshapes the audience's understanding of earlier events and sets up the season finale. The episode received critical acclaim, with a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews. Critics praised the performances of Rami Malek and Christian Slater, as well as the writing and the handling of the twist. The episode also advanced Tyrell's storyline, positioning him as a collaborator with Elliot. According to Nielsen, it was seen by an estimated 1.32 million household viewers, a 6% increase from the previous episode.

Did You Know?

• The episode was directed by Tricia Brock, her first directing credit for the series.
• It was seen by an estimated 1.32 million household viewers with a 0.5 ratings share among adults 18–49.
• The episode received a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.
• In the episode, Tyrell confesses to killing Sharon and tells Elliot he did it because it was 'necessary'.