8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mr. Robot (2015)
Mr. Robot (2015)
Overview
A contemporary and culturally resonant drama about a young programmer, Elliot, who suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. Elliot will find himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
A contemporary and culturally resonant drama about a young programmer, Elliot, who suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. Elliot will find himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Mr. Robot is rated -2 (Clearly Left) because its central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of capitalist ideology and systemic corporate power, advocating for revolutionary change against the '1%' and societal inequality.
Mr. Robot showcases significant diversity in its casting, notably featuring a powerful transgender woman of color in a key role, alongside a broad range of ethnic backgrounds among its ensemble. The narrative primarily critiques corporate power and societal systems, rather than explicitly targeting or negatively framing traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
Mr. Robot features prominent LGBTQ+ characters like Darlene and Dom, whose sexual orientations are depicted as integral, complex, and non-problematic aspects of their identities. Their relationships and personal lives are explored with depth, free from harmful stereotypes or direct prejudice. The show consistently portrays these characters with dignity and agency, contributing to a net positive and affirming representation.
"Mr. Robot" features Whiterose, a powerful and complex transwoman who is a central antagonist. Her trans identity is integral to her character, driving her desire for an alternate reality where she can live authentically. The show portrays her with dignity and agency, treating her identity seriously without resorting to stereotypes or mockery, even as it condemns her extreme actions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Mr. Robot is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or historical figures. All characters were created for the show, thus there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could be swapped.
Mr. Robot is an original television series, meaning all its characters were created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
8.3
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.0
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