Hey, I see you everywhere in the Mr. Robot community! Nice to see ya again :) I agree, I feel like Mr. Robot could have easily had a fifth season, as the fourth season felt rushed in areas. Part of me feels like Esmail had the whole story planned from the start though!
@@Wackaz That show has affected me like no other. And I do like interacting with others that loved it. I agree. Esmail had it all planned out. I think he said as much. It was supposed to be a film but was way too long.
For me it was about to be a completely different thing, until the very end revealed that it had been about the same thing after all, which is genius. They made me think that it was about to go full on sci-fi with parallel dimensions and stuff, when in fact, it remained consistent with what it was about and stayed the course. Hell even Season 1 episode 4 had Fake-world Angela telling Mastermind "You're not Elliot". So good.
FINALLY got around to watching it and holy shit .... Its honestly the best show I've ever seen. Nothing has ever made me feel the way this show did. I cried 3 times throughout the series and that's very rare for me lol. And that ending.... Perfect.
The show is so methodical with its cinematography, editing and overall world-building. I love the unpredictability of every episode. Almost every character steals the spotlight.
it was pretty predictable if you ask me. You can expect some mental breakdown in every episode. Also the fact that you know Elliot isn't going to die or face any serious consequence so theres not much tension at all.
@@DaeEss1Drea probably because you didn't pay attention. Elliot's mental issues were obviously caused by something traumatic. The key part is using the little pieces they give to guess what's coming. Also you can tell near the end of the series that white rose is insane and her machine most likely won't work especially when you know the direction sam was taking this show (not sci fi). I think the only twist that got me was I didn't realize elliot was in prison that whole time after he got arrested. But even then I wasn't mind blown. I had known he got arrested already. It was more like "oh so this is his coping mechanism....cool I guess?". There was nothing really significant in hiding the fact he was in prison. Any more twists????
@@1234567895182 Lol okay know-it-all. Where's your compelling film or tv show at? I mean because you're critiquing Sam and Mr. Robot as if you can produce sometime better.
@@1234567895182 i actually thought the prison twist was the most predictable and the other ones were pretty unexpected, at least to me. It just different points of view. If the twist serves a purpose to the story and is done well, i don’t see a problem with it. And obviously like almost every show, you know the protagonist it’s not gonna die, but it’s not like Elliot it’s put into danger every 5 minutes and it’s not like other characters don’t die. The ending stayed coherent and Whiterose’s machine didn’t work, it’s that supposed to be a problem? Most of the criticisms you’re giving are not actually bad things IMO
SAM ESMAIL QUESTIONS 0:24 What TV Series would you love to guest star and direct? 1:28 If he could get the financing to make anything he wanted, what would he make and why? 5:28 How Kubrick influenced Mr. Robot 11:54 Would he make ‘Napoleon’ with Kubricks script 13:17 Status on ‘Angelyne’ 14:10 Status on ‘Metropolis’ 14:32 Status on ‘Leave The World Behind’ MR. ROBOT DEEP DIVE 15:06 The Genesis of Mr. Robot 19:21 How much did USA Network know about the ending to Mr. Robot beforehand? 22:51 What dictated the varying episode count for each season? 25:41 Did Sam feel pressure after the critical acclaim of the first season? 27:53 Did anything big change along the way while making the show? 29:43 How did Sam direct every episode from Season 2 onward without going insane? 32:50 Did Sam feel ridiculously sick after directing a season of Mr. Robot? 34:27 Did Sam have all the episode of a season written before shooting? 39:07 Are there easter eggs that no one has yet found? 41:40 Where did the idea for the fsociety mask come from? 44:08 Has Sam walked around comiccon wearing the Mr. Robot mask? 44:31 How much did he plan visually before shooting an episode/season? 51:45 How did budget play into the writing process and what they did each season? 54:28 Are there any deleted scenes Sam wants back in the episode now that they’re available to stream? 56:17 How were the hacking scenes written? 59:02 How did making the show change the way Sam operated online? 1:00:43 Sams thoughts on how Mr. Robot tackled mental health, and media depiction of mental health in general. 1:04:54 How did they write and construct 407? 1:12:26 How long did it take to write 407? 1:14:42 Were there any battles with the studio behind the scenes? 1:16:50 An update on a 4K release Thank you for the incredible interview!
If you've seen Breaking Bad, you think it's the best tv show ever. But once you see Mr Robot, you know that this is the best show ever. Just wish it was as popular, and got the acclaim it deserves. 407 is easily the greatest piece of television ever and some of the best acting I've ever seen
Nah.. Its not the best, probably on my top 35 and I dont agree if you saying its not popular didnt get acclaim it deserves.. Everybody knows hackerman meme.. Theres a lot of series out there thats way more better than this. Its just that its not in English and trust me if breaking bad were made by germans or swedish or any other language other than english, spanish or japan, probably nobody is gonna watch that show.
Mr Robot is a piece of art. Season 4 takes tv series to a level that's not usual since the end of the golden era. Writing, the technical and performance all working in perfect rythm. Esmail is my hero.
The fact that studios are potentially gonna be more skeptical on doing original/thought-provoking sci-fi films is saddening. The interviewer is right, if Dune bombs it'll be a big blow.
This man is a freakin genius. He really delivers his message and truly thoughts in a fascinating way. i can relate, although I have not really much in common with him. Outstanding personality !
i'm so glad the audio sounds like it was recorded under the ocean about 46 years ago on a wax cylinder. it just makes the interview so much better to listen to. three words. record local audio
The interview I've always wanted. Thank you for hosting and thank you Sam for taking the time to participate. Excellent questions, too, sir. Subscribing for more!
Esmail is such a beautiful artist. Mr Robot was incredibly defining for me and transcended the television format in my honest opinion. I can't wait to see what Esmail does next.
@@akayk1928 It's not 'Mr Robot' but there are still some very interesting, familiar concepts within it that makes it really worth watching. Each episode is shorter too. It's still very solid, but not as masterful as 'Mr Robot'.
Thanks for getting an interview with my favorite writer and director. Mr. robot literally changed my life for the better and I now have a degree for Information Security. A super underrated masterpiece yet is worshiped amongst its fandom.
I kind of want to bring it up with my fiance's best friend, who's doing pretty well white hatting, but I'm nervous he'll do what my dad does about shows revolving around medicine and just point out a ton of inaccuracies and think I'm very basic, lol. 😅 I'm a psychology person, so I know way more about that than the tech aspect. I'm really glad the show influenced you and sort of... helped you on your path. Go after it!
@@SunflowerSpotlight 10 months late but Mr.Robot is about as realistic as it gets, with only slight exaggeration sprinkled in some episodes but overall it’s really realistic
To put a series like this in perspective.... it's a combined total of 36 hours of run time, which is pretty insane considering the overall production quality and just the attention to detail Esmail provides throughout it. Kubrick for example would grind his ass off for the same amount of time to compile an approximate 3 hour conglomeration. This series is quite the accomplishment for Esmail... insanely ambitious!
As far as Easter eggs go, I'm not sure if anyone had noticed yet, but in episode 12 of season 4 there's a part of the intro that parallels Back to the Future almost shot-for-shot; when Marty walks to the town in 1955
so jealous. what i would give to experience it for the first time again. masterpiece is an overused term, it waters down true masterpieces like mr robot
This show was a masterpiece. Watching it at night on my big screen was surreal. Hard to describe the experience, the depth of the characters, and the twists, turns, and unexpected moments. 10/10 easily. And easily my favorite television show (so far).
@@filmmike ahh man I still have to see hannibal!!! Only reason I haven’t is because I heard it was cancelled so I just didn’t even try but I still will with some convincing. I love silence of the lambs. Would you say hannibal is a top tier show? What are some pros about hannibal in you opinion?
@raymondsims7042 Absolutely man! You should definitely watch it! Excellent display of a manipulative mind and how he shrouds himself in fake innocence. I myself am a screenwriter who's also an aspiring director who writes thrillers. They wanted to renew Hannibal for extra seasons but i think it would have been excessive. It ended at the right moment. But yes, without a doubt watch Hannibal! I hope you enjoy.
Also best directing i have ever seen on that last season 4 ep 5 which had no dialogue and that foot chase scene around new york with the tension and the music was phenomenal! Mr robot and battlestar galactica r my 2 fav shows of all time! Good thing esmail is involved in the new galactica series on peacock!
Totally agree! No fight here. Everything was perfect. Acting, script, music, cinematography. It still blows my mind that the majority of people I recommend it to have never heard of it. They hear the name and they just blow me off. I have the series on Blue Ray and rewatch it every week. It is my go to watch while I eat my dinner every night. I am going to have to go back over season four and try to figure out the easter egg!!
I think Mr Robot scared me without being a horror show, without including gore, its such an honor to explore deep topics on film and the state of mind and mechanics of society. This guy did what blade runner did for scifi, but did it with Fight Club as the source material. The only thing i would have hoped for is a wider audience for this show, by simplifiyng it into 8 episodes per season.
thank you! I've been looking for in-depth interviews with Sam about Mr Robot and I finally got one. Much appreciated! And what an amazing artist this guy is, it was clear from the series but to hear him talk about all this is just awesome. I truly think his show opened to the door for many people to experience life in a whole new light - it definitely did for me. I think questions about mental illness, or whether we should even call it illness instead of adaptation, should be on everybody's minds nowadays. Mr Robot is a perfect primer for that discussion.
god yes. that would have been amazing. so little has been said publicly about this season at all. it was nice to get something here cause nobody has really done any interviews since the finale, but i wish there had been a lot more specifics. stuff like - what exactly did the actors suggest or add on the set that changed sam's plans? or when did rami and christian know about elliot's reveal in 4x07, and what did they think of it? did knowing that or not knowing that inform how they played their characters? what the hell was robot doing during the three day blackout? did we ever meet the original elliot? whose eye was it at the end? there are still no answers! love sam's work. but he is a tease. This show needs commentaries!
@@Thomas_basiv Well no, it's debatable. There are at least two times where it could be him - in the scene in S2 when Darlene shows up on Halloween and briefly after MM Elliot gets out of prison. He steps out of the bathroom and Robot says "Elliot? You ok?" and seems really surprised to see him. Wish Sam would confirm or deny. But he probably won't. We'll have to keep wondering.
This is the best depiction of how the mind's internal landscape actually works. It is now called IFS (Internal Family System) and - shockingly - it's not just how Elliot's mind works but everyone else. Also, the dark views about the current state of the world are what we call now the "black pill". The perfect show for me.
Was rewatching Mr robot slowly and I noticed something in a season 2 episode, the one where Joana Wellick meet Elliot at her place, she's staring at him and Mr robot is standing behind him , Elliot starts talking to himself or to mr robot about how it looks as if she's trying to get inside his head, so Mr robot replies it seems like if she can see me, then he walks towards that bodyguard on his way out while Elliot is still in front of her.. she says you're not going anywhere and Mr robot stops. Makes you wonder who of the two is she seeing, which one of them is a hallucination. Many times I think it's opposite of what we believe it was.
Thank you for setting this up and doing such a long in-depth interview! Mr Robot is my favourite show and want to learn anything I can from Sam Esmail to help with my own projects
Having just finished the series and wanting more, this was a great discovery. Very satisfying with some awesome questions! Thanks for helping pull back the curtain even further on such an amazing show.
i remember watching the pilot episode and feeling almost instantly drawn to the Elliott character (the pilot episode was released a short while before the series began and I remember impatiently waiting for the series). The opening scene just draws the viewer in at record pace and there's something about Elliot. I'm not sure how much of that was/is the charisma of Remi Malek or what? I'd be willing to bet that Mr. Robot draws you into the main character/Elliot faster than any series has ever done before to the degree that it does (at the very least it did for me).
I just finished watching this show for the first time yesterday. What luck this interview just came out! I want to see that sci fi project Esmail!! Please don't take it to the grave Mr Robot definitely my favorite show of all time
Mr.Robot is my favourite series. All around excellent. Mr Esmail’s work and that of everyone else (great actors and actresses, soundtrack, editing, etc.) will stand the test of time
4 seasons was the right decision. It makes the series more accessible to those who want a bingeable show without a decade of commitment. Within the context of the story, it makes sense, too. With that said, nothing would bring me more joy than to see a sequel or spinoff series. Mr. Robot is an absolute masterpiece. Of course, if the characters no longer live in your mind, it is still a beautiful and bittersweet ending.
A prequel spin off revolving around Whiterose and the deus group, e corps previous ceo, and Phillip prices rise would be perfect. Set it in early 90s. Esmail could do so much and explore some different themes while retaining mr robots to an extent;even expanding on mr robots.
One of the many things I particularly enjoyed about Mr. Robot is... I'm the same age as Sam Esmail, which the generation/time period we grew up in can be seen and heard throughout the series. It's a niche' generation that isn't typically represented when movies do call backs to earlier time periods. We were too young to fall into the weird commonly referenced 80's crap. We experienced the inception of video games and computer technology and rode that wave. This show plays music from various movies during this time period as well, which many of the winks came in the form of music from movies during those years... obviously Back to the Future, but there's Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure, Repo Man, etc)... those earlier computer games... you're in a dark room... what do you do? Use key on door, etc. At times the show almost felt as though it was taking place during the late 80's/early 90's except with modern day technology. Elliot's birth year is 1986, however, his experiences/growth is clearly based on someone born 10 years sooner, which is the time period Sam was born in. Obviously he had to age Elliot down, as it makes a lot more sense to have your vigilante hacker being in his late 20's as opposed to his late 30's, but Elliot's experience is shaped from someone born around 1976/77.
Twin Peaks: The Return & Mr. Robot are the 2 most visionary and immersive television shows ever made - (I separate The Return from the OG Twin Peaks series because The Return is infinitely more bold and cinematic, completely divorced from the traditional TV format)
Twin peaks the return is possibly the worst season of a tv show I’ve ever seen. It was definitely unique though no show has ever went out it’s way to be as stupid on purpose like twin peaks the return did.
Yeah, block shooting while show-running, directing, and writing must be pretty disorienting and overwhelming. What a ridiculous coincidence. We recognize that we as a society have been gradually lacking more real human connection and we have turned to social media as a substitute, and this pandemic comes along and forces us to communicate virtually with each other all the time has really blown that idea out of proportion. I feel that it has really accelerated that process. That timing is crazy. Thinking about the budget definitely does poison the writer’s room. I totally agree.
I wonder if the Easter egg he is talking about is the blue light that tyrell sees before he dies being the “blue screen of death” it doesn’t really matter to the story but it fits with the show and all that.
I've enjoyed Mr. Robot, Briarpatch, and Homecoming. I now look for Esmail's name. I'm curious to see what he does with Battlestar Galactica. His focus on people instead of technology should make it quite interesting.
Mr. Robot is a thing of beauty. No other show has ever made me feel the things I felt when watching. I saw the humanity in every character. Well, maybe except for Ollie/Lenny; those guys needed a butt-whoopin.
The second season tends to get better on a rewatch, particularly when it comes to Elliot and the twist (it would be difficult to rank the seasons as I like them all about the same and the show feels continuous as opposed to the seasons standing on their own) . I think it's much more enjoyable knowing the Elliot jail twist as opposed to being in the dark about it, which makes the second season more enjoyable. When you watch it the first time around, something just feels a bit off... like what in the hell is Elliott doing and we start off the season spending a lot of time with Angela and Darlene, which works so much better when we know why we are. Even though I haven't worked it out yet if we are observing parallel versions of certain characters during earlier time frames, but I digress.
Back here watching it again. Sam let me interview you about Robot bruh I’ll ask you some questions that haven’t already been asked in all your Robot interviews.
If I had to choose which two shows I would want to see Sam Esmail write and direct an episode for, it would have to be Love + Death & Robots and Black Mirror.
Mr robot is.... One of the best shows I've ever seen. I'm not trying to be mean, what is with Sam esmail's hair? (Even on the thumbnail it's black I was quite surprised)
Mr Robot got me fucked up... I can't see shit after that! I deleted almost everything I had to watch... and I'm haunted by the score/soundtrack... I got "touch" by Daft Punk and Paul Williams playing in my head right now! What can I watch now?
Is it weird that Sam Esmail looks like I thought he would? I thought this show was a little over the top with the weirdness but it had a stark beauty in terms of the tone and everyone can relate to it.
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Mr Robot was the best fucking show ever on television. Esmail is a genius.
I watched the series all over again and it was even better!
Agree so much!
Hard disagree. It was a decent show but I feel it's been overblown so much. What exactly makes it so much better than every other tv show?
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@@marka8817 I'd appreciate an actual reply
I feel like Mr Robot started as one thing but ended as an entirely different thing. Yet it had a cohesiveness that was so incredibly satisfying.
I agree
Exactly the way I described it to my friend. It begins as a sort of thriller but slowly transforms into its own thing. He is now watching the show lol
Hey, I see you everywhere in the Mr. Robot community! Nice to see ya again :) I agree, I feel like Mr. Robot could have easily had a fifth season, as the fourth season felt rushed in areas. Part of me feels like Esmail had the whole story planned from the start though!
@@Wackaz That show has affected me like no other. And I do like interacting with others that loved it. I agree. Esmail had it all planned out. I think he said as much. It was supposed to be a film but was way too long.
For me it was about to be a completely different thing, until the very end revealed that it had been about the same thing after all, which is genius.
They made me think that it was about to go full on sci-fi with parallel dimensions and stuff, when in fact, it remained consistent with what it was about and stayed the course.
Hell even Season 1 episode 4 had Fake-world Angela telling Mastermind "You're not Elliot". So good.
i'm rewatching mr. robot, it's my favorite show
I just started my third rewatch yesterday as well lol😂 love the show so muchhh
I never want to leave is world..
just finished a 5th or so rewatch lmao
@@purpleturtle4700 SAAAME HHH
FINALLY got around to watching it and holy shit .... Its honestly the best show I've ever seen. Nothing has ever made me feel the way this show did. I cried 3 times throughout the series and that's very rare for me lol. And that ending.... Perfect.
The show is so methodical with its cinematography, editing and overall world-building. I love the unpredictability of every episode. Almost every character steals the spotlight.
it was pretty predictable if you ask me. You can expect some mental breakdown in every episode. Also the fact that you know Elliot isn't going to die or face any serious consequence so theres not much tension at all.
There are several twists that I didn’t see coming. Not predictable at all!
@@DaeEss1Drea probably because you didn't pay attention. Elliot's mental issues were obviously caused by something traumatic. The key part is using the little pieces they give to guess what's coming. Also you can tell near the end of the series that white rose is insane and her machine most likely won't work especially when you know the direction sam was taking this show (not sci fi). I think the only twist that got me was I didn't realize elliot was in prison that whole time after he got arrested. But even then I wasn't mind blown. I had known he got arrested already. It was more like "oh so this is his coping mechanism....cool I guess?". There was nothing really significant in hiding the fact he was in prison. Any more twists????
@@1234567895182 Lol okay know-it-all. Where's your compelling film or tv show at? I mean because you're critiquing Sam and Mr. Robot as if you can produce sometime better.
@@1234567895182 i actually thought the prison twist was the most predictable and the other ones were pretty unexpected, at least to me. It just different points of view. If the twist serves a purpose to the story and is done well, i don’t see a problem with it. And obviously like almost every show, you know the protagonist it’s not gonna die, but it’s not like Elliot it’s put into danger every 5 minutes and it’s not like other characters don’t die. The ending stayed coherent and Whiterose’s machine didn’t work, it’s that supposed to be a problem? Most of the criticisms you’re giving are not actually bad things IMO
SAM ESMAIL QUESTIONS
0:24 What TV Series would you love to guest star and direct?
1:28 If he could get the financing to make anything he wanted, what would he make and why?
5:28 How Kubrick influenced Mr. Robot
11:54 Would he make ‘Napoleon’ with Kubricks script
13:17 Status on ‘Angelyne’
14:10 Status on ‘Metropolis’
14:32 Status on ‘Leave The World Behind’
MR. ROBOT DEEP DIVE
15:06 The Genesis of Mr. Robot
19:21 How much did USA Network know about the ending to Mr. Robot beforehand?
22:51 What dictated the varying episode count for each season?
25:41 Did Sam feel pressure after the critical acclaim of the first season?
27:53 Did anything big change along the way while making the show?
29:43 How did Sam direct every episode from Season 2 onward without going insane?
32:50 Did Sam feel ridiculously sick after directing a season of Mr. Robot?
34:27 Did Sam have all the episode of a season written before shooting?
39:07 Are there easter eggs that no one has yet found?
41:40 Where did the idea for the fsociety mask come from?
44:08 Has Sam walked around comiccon wearing the Mr. Robot mask?
44:31 How much did he plan visually before shooting an episode/season?
51:45 How did budget play into the writing process and what they did each season?
54:28 Are there any deleted scenes Sam wants back in the episode now that they’re available to stream?
56:17 How were the hacking scenes written?
59:02 How did making the show change the way Sam operated online?
1:00:43 Sams thoughts on how Mr. Robot tackled mental health, and media depiction of mental health in general.
1:04:54 How did they write and construct 407?
1:12:26 How long did it take to write 407?
1:14:42 Were there any battles with the studio behind the scenes?
1:16:50 An update on a 4K release
Thank you for the incredible interview!
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Thanks man!
Mr Robot was such a special show. Criminally underappreciated
If you've seen Breaking Bad, you think it's the best tv show ever. But once you see Mr Robot, you know that this is the best show ever. Just wish it was as popular, and got the acclaim it deserves. 407 is easily the greatest piece of television ever and some of the best acting I've ever seen
Fax it definitely needs more attention
this is definitely top 5 of all time but just not as great as bb
Nah.. Its not the best, probably on my top 35 and I dont agree if you saying its not popular didnt get acclaim it deserves.. Everybody knows hackerman meme.. Theres a lot of series out there thats way more better than this. Its just that its not in English and trust me if breaking bad were made by germans or swedish or any other language other than english, spanish or japan, probably nobody is gonna watch that show.
@@naz6james570 whats in your top 35 ? (what a weird number lol)
or at least top 10?
407 is the episode with Fernando, right? If so I feel you on that. That speech he gave Elliot while he was crying was so deep.
Mr Robot is a piece of art. Season 4 takes tv series to a level that's not usual since the end of the golden era. Writing, the technical and performance all working in perfect rythm. Esmail is my hero.
The fact that studios are potentially gonna be more skeptical on doing original/thought-provoking sci-fi films is saddening. The interviewer is right, if Dune bombs it'll be a big blow.
I'm from the future, thankfully Dune went as good as it could in a pandemic situation.
@@VivekYadav-ds8oz lol
It ended up being a massive commercial success
This man is a freakin genius. He really delivers his message and truly thoughts in a fascinating way. i can relate, although I have not really much in common with him. Outstanding personality !
i'm so glad the audio sounds like it was recorded under the ocean about 46 years ago on a wax cylinder. it just makes the interview so much better to listen to.
three words. record local audio
The interview I've always wanted. Thank you for hosting and thank you Sam for taking the time to participate. Excellent questions, too, sir. Subscribing for more!
Majeed, wallah , this show can be re-watched 4 times . its that good.
Esmail is such a beautiful artist. Mr Robot was incredibly defining for me and transcended the television format in my honest opinion. I can't wait to see what Esmail does next.
which other shows were createed by Esmail ? i would love to watch thm
@@akayk1928 Only other show is Homecoming, which he directed rather than created. It's really good though.
@@bluefilmsltd thnx but tht show is of same quality or...
@@akayk1928 It's not 'Mr Robot' but there are still some very interesting, familiar concepts within it that makes it really worth watching. Each episode is shorter too. It's still very solid, but not as masterful as 'Mr Robot'.
@@bluefilmsltd thnx i dnt thin kany other show can ever match what MR robot gave us
I started watching Mr Robot again just recently, it has aged incredibly well. Some of the best television ever made. Absolutely genius!
Third best show ever 🤷♂️
Thanks for getting an interview with my favorite writer and director. Mr. robot literally changed my life for the better and I now have a degree for Information Security. A super underrated masterpiece yet is worshiped amongst its fandom.
I kind of want to bring it up with my fiance's best friend, who's doing pretty well white hatting, but I'm nervous he'll do what my dad does about shows revolving around medicine and just point out a ton of inaccuracies and think I'm very basic, lol. 😅 I'm a psychology person, so I know way more about that than the tech aspect. I'm really glad the show influenced you and sort of... helped you on your path. Go after it!
@@SunflowerSpotlight 10 months late but Mr.Robot is about as realistic as it gets, with only slight exaggeration sprinkled in some episodes but overall it’s really realistic
This is like getting Spielberg to do a commentary on Raiders.
Mr. Robot is an important piece of art, in the grandest terms. Thank you, Sam Esmail and Collider Interviews.
To put a series like this in perspective.... it's a combined total of 36 hours of run time, which is pretty insane considering the overall production quality and just the attention to detail Esmail provides throughout it. Kubrick for example would grind his ass off for the same amount of time to compile an approximate 3 hour conglomeration. This series is quite the accomplishment for Esmail... insanely ambitious!
I enjoyed all these questions! This is a great interview with Esmail!!
this show made me switch to linux
As far as Easter eggs go, I'm not sure if anyone had noticed yet, but in episode 12 of season 4 there's a part of the intro that parallels Back to the Future almost shot-for-shot; when Marty walks to the town in 1955
i coincidentally finished Mr. Robot yesterday. So like good timing, right?
so jealous. what i would give to experience it for the first time again. masterpiece is an overused term, it waters down true masterpieces like mr robot
@@zachscott5420 got received the attention and praise that mr robot deserved
I just finished it an hour ago. My mind is all over the place.
This show was a masterpiece. Watching it at night on my big screen was surreal. Hard to describe the experience, the depth of the characters, and the twists, turns, and unexpected moments. 10/10 easily. And easily my favorite television show (so far).
Mr robot is easily a top three tv show in my opinion
@@raymondsims7042 What do you think of the shows Hannibal and Hunters with Al Pacino if you've seen them?
@@filmmike ahh man I still have to see hannibal!!! Only reason I haven’t is because I heard it was cancelled so I just didn’t even try but I still will with some convincing. I love silence of the lambs. Would you say hannibal is a top tier show? What are some pros about hannibal in you opinion?
@raymondsims7042 Absolutely man! You should definitely watch it! Excellent display of a manipulative mind and how he shrouds himself in fake innocence. I myself am a screenwriter who's also an aspiring director who writes thrillers. They wanted to renew Hannibal for extra seasons but i think it would have been excessive. It ended at the right moment. But yes, without a doubt watch Hannibal! I hope you enjoy.
@@filmmike alright nice nice and I’m adding it to top of the list I’ll definitely be checking it out. 🤝stay gold
Best show of the last decade!
Fight me.
Also best directing i have ever seen on that last season 4 ep 5 which had no dialogue and that foot chase scene around new york with the tension and the music was phenomenal! Mr robot and battlestar galactica r my 2 fav shows of all time! Good thing esmail is involved in the new galactica series on peacock!
Totally agree! No fight here. Everything was perfect. Acting, script, music, cinematography. It still blows my mind that the majority of people I recommend it to have never heard of it. They hear the name and they just blow me off. I have the series on Blue Ray and rewatch it every week. It is my go to watch while I eat my dinner every night. I am going to have to go back over season four and try to figure out the easter egg!!
Absolutely! No fight necessary
yup
Better than breaking bad fight me😂
I think Mr Robot scared me without being a horror show, without including gore, its such an honor to explore deep topics on film and the state of mind and mechanics of society. This guy did what blade runner did for scifi, but did it with Fight Club as the source material. The only thing i would have hoped for is a wider audience for this show, by simplifiyng it into 8 episodes per season.
Now...when you say without including gore.....I'm gonna need you to elaborate on that...
thank you! I've been looking for in-depth interviews with Sam about Mr Robot and I finally got one. Much appreciated! And what an amazing artist this guy is, it was clear from the series but to hear him talk about all this is just awesome. I truly think his show opened to the door for many people to experience life in a whole new light - it definitely did for me. I think questions about mental illness, or whether we should even call it illness instead of adaptation, should be on everybody's minds nowadays. Mr Robot is a perfect primer for that discussion.
I wish he asked what it was like witnessing ramis 407 performance live
god yes. that would have been amazing. so little has been said publicly about this season at all. it was nice to get something here cause nobody has really done any interviews since the finale, but i wish there had been a lot more specifics. stuff like - what exactly did the actors suggest or add on the set that changed sam's plans? or when did rami and christian know about elliot's reveal in 4x07, and what did they think of it? did knowing that or not knowing that inform how they played their characters?
what the hell was robot doing during the three day blackout? did we ever meet the original elliot? whose eye was it at the end? there are still no answers! love sam's work. but he is a tease. This show needs commentaries!
@@lalaithhurinschild I agree haha, the eye at the end was the real or original elliots eye no?
@@lalaithhurinschild and no we didn’t meet the real Elliot
@@Thomas_basiv Well no, it's debatable. There are at least two times where it could be him - in the scene in S2 when Darlene shows up on Halloween and briefly after MM Elliot gets out of prison. He steps out of the bathroom and Robot says "Elliot? You ok?" and seems really surprised to see him. Wish Sam would confirm or deny. But he probably won't. We'll have to keep wondering.
@@Thomas_basiv i know. Hard to tell if it's Rami's eye or not.
His creative control is insane. No wonder it’s so good.
Thank you Collider, this was an absolutely fantastic interview, mainly being all thanks to the brilliant interviewer!
I recently re-watched Mr Robot. It's too complex for some people but it's my favourite show of all time!
This is the best depiction of how the mind's internal landscape actually works. It is now called IFS (Internal Family System) and - shockingly - it's not just how Elliot's mind works but everyone else. Also, the dark views about the current state of the world are what we call now the "black pill". The perfect show for me.
Was rewatching Mr robot slowly and I noticed something in a season 2 episode, the one where Joana Wellick meet Elliot at her place, she's staring at him and Mr robot is standing behind him , Elliot starts talking to himself or to mr robot about how it looks as if she's trying to get inside his head, so Mr robot replies it seems like if she can see me, then he walks towards that bodyguard on his way out while Elliot is still in front of her.. she says you're not going anywhere and Mr robot stops.
Makes you wonder who of the two is she seeing, which one of them is a hallucination. Many times I think it's opposite of what we believe it was.
Thank you so much for doing this interview. This is everything I ever wanted.
Thank you so much for this conversation. It was a blast diving back into this world and hearing him talk in depth. Loved it!
Thank you for setting this up and doing such a long in-depth interview! Mr Robot is my favourite show and want to learn anything I can from Sam Esmail to help with my own projects
Having just finished the series and wanting more, this was a great discovery. Very satisfying with some awesome questions! Thanks for helping pull back the curtain even further on such an amazing show.
Sam's "expensive, original, sci-fi film" - after all these dud Marvel movies now? PLEASE GIVE US THIS!
Oooooh, Esmail doing Black Mirror would be AMAZING!
i remember watching the pilot episode and feeling almost instantly drawn to the Elliott character (the pilot episode was released a short while before the series began and I remember impatiently waiting for the series). The opening scene just draws the viewer in at record pace and there's something about Elliot. I'm not sure how much of that was/is the charisma of Remi Malek or what? I'd be willing to bet that Mr. Robot draws you into the main character/Elliot faster than any series has ever done before to the degree that it does (at the very least it did for me).
I just finished watching this show for the first time yesterday. What luck this interview just came out! I want to see that sci fi project Esmail!! Please don't take it to the grave
Mr Robot definitely my favorite show of all time
Mr.Robot is my favourite series. All around excellent. Mr Esmail’s work and that of everyone else (great actors and actresses, soundtrack, editing, etc.) will stand the test of time
This show is an absolute masterpiece & I love it but by the end I was so emotionally drained lol
Ikr
4 seasons was the right decision. It makes the series more accessible to those who want a bingeable show without a decade of commitment. Within the context of the story, it makes sense, too.
With that said, nothing would bring me more joy than to see a sequel or spinoff series. Mr. Robot is an absolute masterpiece. Of course, if the characters no longer live in your mind, it is still a beautiful and bittersweet ending.
A prequel spin off revolving around Whiterose and the deus group, e corps previous ceo, and Phillip prices rise would be perfect. Set it in early 90s. Esmail could do so much and explore some different themes while retaining mr robots to an extent;even expanding on mr robots.
I just finished binging this. Such a great show!
One of the many things I particularly enjoyed about Mr. Robot is... I'm the same age as Sam Esmail, which the generation/time period we grew up in can be seen and heard throughout the series. It's a niche' generation that isn't typically represented when movies do call backs to earlier time periods. We were too young to fall into the weird commonly referenced 80's crap. We experienced the inception of video games and computer technology and rode that wave. This show plays music from various movies during this time period as well, which many of the winks came in the form of music from movies during those years... obviously Back to the Future, but there's Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure, Repo Man, etc)... those earlier computer games... you're in a dark room... what do you do? Use key on door, etc. At times the show almost felt as though it was taking place during the late 80's/early 90's except with modern day technology. Elliot's birth year is 1986, however, his experiences/growth is clearly based on someone born 10 years sooner, which is the time period Sam was born in. Obviously he had to age Elliot down, as it makes a lot more sense to have your vigilante hacker being in his late 20's as opposed to his late 30's, but Elliot's experience is shaped from someone born around 1976/77.
Great conversation, but no details about the missing Volume 8 Soundtrack. ☹️
Maybe we can still keep the meme going.
Dude deserves an Oscar one day
Thank you for delivering the best show on earth! 🙏 and beautiful detail interview ❤️🎥🍿
did sam esmail just say that he couldnt direct atlanta or black mirror because hes not good enough? he does not knoe how fucking great he is
Twin Peaks: The Return & Mr. Robot are the 2 most visionary and immersive television shows ever made - (I separate The Return from the OG Twin Peaks series because The Return is infinitely more bold and cinematic, completely divorced from the traditional TV format)
at times it got very close yes !
You could possibly add Legion to that list. I think all 3 top todays cinema. Modern art at a whole new level.
Twin peaks the return is possibly the worst season of a tv show I’ve ever seen. It was definitely unique though no show has ever went out it’s way to be as stupid on purpose like twin peaks the return did.
Hopefully that unnamed Sci-fi project from Sam will see the light of day, I think sooo many are hungry for more of his work
Yeah, block shooting while show-running, directing, and writing must be pretty disorienting and overwhelming.
What a ridiculous coincidence. We recognize that we as a society have been gradually lacking more real human connection and we have turned to social media as a substitute, and this pandemic comes along and forces us to communicate virtually with each other all the time has really blown that idea out of proportion. I feel that it has really accelerated that process. That timing is crazy.
Thinking about the budget definitely does poison the writer’s room. I totally agree.
When are these financers going to realize that Nolan-esque film making is what the people want, not just dumb popcorn films
I wonder if the Easter egg he is talking about is the blue light that tyrell sees before he dies being the “blue screen of death” it doesn’t really matter to the story but it fits with the show and all that.
Great interview guys
This was so timely with the whole GME stock frenzy.
I've enjoyed Mr. Robot, Briarpatch, and Homecoming. I now look for Esmail's name. I'm curious to see what he does with Battlestar Galactica. His focus on people instead of technology should make it quite interesting.
Thanks, this was a treat!
Fight Club CLEARLY was the main inspiration for Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot is a thing of beauty. No other show has ever made me feel the things I felt when watching. I saw the humanity in every character. Well, maybe except for Ollie/Lenny; those guys needed a butt-whoopin.
I'm wondering if 'Matrix' was also an inspiration
Elliot Alderson is the Holden Caulfield of the 21st century.
The second season tends to get better on a rewatch, particularly when it comes to Elliot and the twist (it would be difficult to rank the seasons as I like them all about the same and the show feels continuous as opposed to the seasons standing on their own) . I think it's much more enjoyable knowing the Elliot jail twist as opposed to being in the dark about it, which makes the second season more enjoyable. When you watch it the first time around, something just feels a bit off... like what in the hell is Elliott doing and we start off the season spending a lot of time with Angela and Darlene, which works so much better when we know why we are. Even though I haven't worked it out yet if we are observing parallel versions of certain characters during earlier time frames, but I digress.
Great questions! Sam is an absolute genius.
Back here watching it again. Sam let me interview you about Robot bruh I’ll ask you some questions that haven’t already been asked in all your Robot interviews.
Mr Robot changed the way I write. More writers need to look at how they had the majority of the main story planned from day one.
The show that gets better every time you rewatch it.
If I had to choose which two shows I would want to see Sam Esmail write and direct an episode for, it would have to be Love + Death & Robots and Black Mirror.
Awesome show dude.hats off to u..huge fan from kerala...
Everyone in that show had giant eyeballs, lol. Elliot, Angela, Darlene... think about it. More eyeball acreage than any show on tv :D
Now that you mention it yeah that’s true😂😂everyone besides white rose of course
@@raymondsims7042 OHH I SHE WHY U DUDE DARE ROUND EYE! DARK ARMY BERRY HURT! LOL.
This TV show was great! Thank you Sam!👍
Great interview and now every time I get hacked I think: "Oh! Whiterose again."
Mr robot is.... One of the best shows I've ever seen.
I'm not trying to be mean, what is with Sam esmail's hair?
(Even on the thumbnail it's black I was quite surprised)
Mr Robot got me fucked up... I can't see shit after that! I deleted almost everything I had to watch... and I'm haunted by the score/soundtrack... I got "touch" by Daft Punk and Paul Williams playing in my head right now! What can I watch now?
True Detective, first season.
@@diegonicolas7416 very good indeed but I'v already seen it
@Virtual Tech saw that... loved it
Fuck yes. Thank you!
Now get him to get back on Metropolis!! 😁
I'd like to see Sam Esmail guest-direct an episode of _The Handmaid's Tale_ .
Is the Handmaids tale a great show? The missus and I have thought about watching it.
All i can say is that this guy is a pure genius, as simple as that.
Great episode!
I'm so glad that Sam eshmil had this format to expound apond
This show was amazing, right up there with breaking bad, and better call Saul.
Is this available on any of the podcast feeds? I've had a look, and not seen it, but there appear to be many feeds.
This and Legion are both some of the best shows ever created.
Great show. I my only wish was to know who was the actual Elliot. Maybe someone know
Knows*
we never meet him in the show. We only see his eyes for a second as he's crying, finally waking up.
Vera and Tyrell killed off too easily thay had so much to offer. great show 9.5/10
I love every second. Of the show, of the interview.
Bet that Easter egg he's talking about the death of Tyrell when he was looking at the blue screen of death
Is there more to this interview. I feel like it ended rather abruptly!
Man kicked it off with harder questions than Krista did on Elliot
This guy is a genius
Not only Mr Robot is genius, but Homecoming is also extremely genius.
I love how Mr. Robot is created!
He's an Evangelion fan nothing he says will ever convince me otherwise.
can we please give this man some money so he can his opus already!
great interviewer!
love this channel
that grey hair looks awesome
damn sam got gray hair very quickly
Is it weird that Sam Esmail looks like I thought he would? I thought this show was a little over the top with the weirdness but it had a stark beauty in terms of the tone and everyone can relate to it.
Whoaaa new look!
Did he dye his hair or is bro aging