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Elliot faces Mr. Robot's influence while E Corp reels.
Eps2.0 unm4sk-pt2.tc is the second episode of the second season of the American drama thriller television series Mr. Robot, and the twelfth overall episode of the series. It was written and directed by series creator Sam Esmail and originally aired on USA Network on July 13, 2016, airing back-to-back with the previous episode, 'eps2.0 unm4sk-pt1.tc'.
- series
- Mr. Robot
- season_episode
- Season 2, Episode 2 (overall episode 12)
- air_date
- July 13, 2016
- network
- USA Network
- writer_director
- Sam Esmail
- viewers_millions
- 1.04
- ratings_share_18_49
- 0.4
Lore & Background
In the episode, Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, is approached by a neighbor while E Corp faces severe repercussions. At a park, Scott arrives with money and is forced by a phone call to burn it, with Darlene watching from the crowd. In Washington, D.C., Price fails to secure a bailout and refuses to resign. Gideon meets with FBI Agent Dominique DiPierro to express concern over the attack, while Angela works as a PR manager for E Corp, keeping incriminating events from the headlines. Elliot converses with Ray at a basketball game, making clear he is not interested in friendship. Joanna has sex with Derek and later finds a music box with a hidden phone on her doorstep. Gideon is killed by a man named Brock at a bar. Ray later confuses Elliot by referencing a conversation from the previous night, leading Elliot to discover that Mr. Robot can influence his actions while sleeping. Elliot attends a church group meeting but wakes up at home holding a phone, speaking to Tyrell.
Reader's Guide
The episode is significant for advancing the season's dual conflicts: Elliot's internal struggle with Mr. Robot and fsociety's war against E Corp. It reveals that Mr. Robot can act independently while Elliot sleeps, deepening the Fight Club-like dynamic. The episode also shows the fallout of the E Corp hack, including Gideon's murder and Angela's role in damage control. Critics praised the performances, intrigue, and surprises, with IGN rating it 8 out of 10 and The A.V. Club giving it a B+. The episode maintained steady viewership of 1.04 million households with a 0.4 ratings share among adults 18–49. Its legacy lies in expanding the show's psychological complexity and setting up key plot threads for the season.
Did You Know?
- The episode aired back-to-back with the previous episode, 'eps2.0 unm4sk-pt1.tc'.
- It was written and directed by series creator Sam Esmail.
- The episode was seen by an estimated 1.04 million household viewers with a 0.4 ratings share among adults 18–49.
- The episode reveals that Mr. Robot can influence Elliot's actions while Elliot is sleeping.
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