
- Type
- series
- Year
- 2015
- By
- Sam Esmail
- Publisher
- USA Network
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Robot
Mr. Robot is a psychological thriller series that premiered in 2015, following Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker who becomes entangled with a mysterious anarchist group called fsociety. The narrative weaves together corporate espionage, personal trauma, and philosophical questions about technology's role in society, with Elliot's unreliable narration creating layers of ambiguity throughout the story.
The series ran for four seasons (2015–2019) and became critically acclaimed for its innovative storytelling, technical authenticity in depicting hacking, and exploration of mental health and identity. It influenced contemporary discourse on cybersecurity, corporate accountability, and the psychological impact of digital life, while establishing itself as a landmark prestige television drama.
Last updated 31 August 2026