eps3.8_stage3.torrent (2017) User Reviews (8)

Betrayals, revelations, and a giant cliffhanger; everything you could want from a penultimate episode.

[TouchTheGarlicProduction · 9/10 · 6 December 2017]

I have no idea what's going to happen next... and I love it! This episode takes all the story lines and converges them into one giant cliffhanger. And because it's telling one long story that was originally going to be a movie, I know things probably won't return to normal after the finale... which makes the situation at the end of this episode all the more terrifying.

When I actually look back on the scenes that were in the episode, I realize that it mostly just consisted of characters talking with little direct tension. In fact, most of the tension in this episode arises more from the fact that the state of the story is in flux, meaning everything that happens is unpredictable, and each new character dynamic could have grave significance. For example, the scene that plays out in multiple segments throughout the episode with Elliot, Price, and Tyrell; these three characters will be very influential on the future of the story, so to find out where they stand on each other and recent events is gripping.

It would be a little misleading to say that the episode has a "twist", but it certainly had a lot of shifts and revelations, particularly surrounding character intentions. All of the pieces move around the chessboard until they align in a way that leaves several characters in major danger and the future of the story deeply uncertain. I both look forward to and dread next week.

The Board is Set.

[maxglen · 9/10 · 7 December 2017]

The fact this is one of the weakest of the season is a testament to how amazing this show has been for the last 9 weeks. Throughout this whole season Elliot has been back and forth setting up plans for the dark army as Mr Robot only to tear them down when he's in his right mind but now there are no shades of grey, only black and white. Elliot and Co. versus the dark army. I couldn't help but think of the Avengers when Elliot was going around rallying the troops to fight the ultimate evil like some socially awkward hacker Nick Fury, difference is Elliot thinks he's got them dancing to his tune as his master plan unfolds but it's the complete opposite. Elliot and Darlene are in danger! And the worst part is they don't even know it. I'm equal parts excited and scared for next week and I'm gonna give this episode a 9.1/10. Thanks for reading and have a fine morning, day and night.

The Big Picture

[hydrofilic · 9/10 · 11 December 2017]

There is a LOT of plot development in this episode, in contrast to the last episode with almost zero plot development.

This is more of a synopsis than a review, I hope you forgive me and find it useful!

First, Elliot and Darlene decide to hack the FBI (to access cryptographic keys). Darlene insists on leading this mission. She goes "all-in" to get access to Dominique's FBI security badge. There are really great scenes in a bar and at the Fed's apartment (scenes with Darlene and Dominique). Eventually, Darlene gains access to that FBI badge but is caught in the act and gets sent to jail for hacking a federal agent.

Interestingly, Darlene seemed prepared to be caught -- a real trooper for the cause. There is a great interrogation scene with Darlene (the Hacker) and Dominique (the Fed) where "Dom" becomes suspicious of her own boss (who we, the audience, knows is working with Dark Army).

Unfortunately for Darlene, the Dark Army learns that she is being held captive, and they have an operative (Irving) in position to eliminate her. The episode ends without any resolution for Darlene (cliffhanger)!

Meanwhile, the "real" Elliot meets Angela who is still convinced "everything will be okay." Elliot asks about the "big picture" and Angela tells him only WhiteRose can explain that. They both encounter Dark Army escort Joey BadA$$, but ironically/sadly Angela jumps to the conclusion that Elliot is working against her (when, in fact, he is attempting to meet WhiteRose *exactly* like she suggested).

Well, Angela runs away from Elliot swearing she will never give him anymore info while Mr.BadA$$ takes the "real" Elliot to meet with the Dark Army. Elliot doesn't get to see WhiteRose directly, but only his/her subordinate (Grant). In the process, the Dark Army "confiscates" Elliot's laptop and becomes infected. At the end of the episode, Elliot has (or at least believes he has) access to Dark Army's global computer network due to his hack...

"Meanwhile" -- this seems to be a past memory of Elliot -- Mr. Robot visits Tyrell and a physical fight breaks out between them after Mr. Robot mentions the death of Tyrell's wife (Joanna). Before either man can beat the crap out of the other, we (the audience) get a surprise visit from Mr. Price of Evil Corp.

Price tells Tyrell that he (Tyrell) will be the new CTO of E.Corp but will have no real power. Price also tells Mr. Robot that his actions were expected... In short, "powerful" men (like Price) were always in control and "lesser" men (like Mr. Robot) were merely acting as pawns -- THE BIG PICTURE.

In summary, this episode had a lot of plot development and some nice character development. It is a cliffhanger, especially for Darlene. (Elliot and Mr.Robot are still uncertain, but this is nothing new since season 1.) Finally, Angela is a wild-card... she is way-out there!

Countless Machinations

[ygwerin1 · 8/10 · 22 March 2022]

Philip Price meets with Tyrell Wellick on a courtesy call to explain the full circumstances, behind his being brought back into a leadership role in E Corps.

Mr Robot was there when Price arrived and, Price was more than happy to realise the exact position that Wellick was in.

Tyrell Wellick is devastated by the realisation of his own personal impotence in E Corps, but Mr Robot is none the less confident that all is not entirely lost.

Wellick realises that the Dark Army has a 'Mole' in the FBI, while Darlene is desperately endeavouring to schmooze the FBI agent Dominique DiPiero. This unfortunately lands her in deep lumber with the FBI, because the 'Mole' is desperate to save his own skin.

Just why exactly does Whiterose want out of her intricate machinations, and why does her male alter ego the Chinese gangster so desperately need a business base in the Congo?

Rewatch, 9.6/10

[dcdude-26988 · 10/10 · 19 July 2023]

This is definitely anothee underrated episode in this series. This should definitely be higher rated on this app, because this was incredible. My favorite characters in this episode were Elliot, Darlene, and Dom. My favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the Cinematography, and the storyline. This episode should definitely be at least be a 9.0 or a 9.1 because this was amazing. This wasn't as bad as some people said that this was. The ending was also pretty shocking. The dialogue in that one scene had my mouth opened for almost the whole entire scene. Again, underrated episode, and should be higher rated.

Pretty Good [8/10]

[panagiotis1993 · 8/10 · 4 July 2023]

My Reaction / Review for Mr. Robot Season 3 Episode 9: Episode 8 was amazing and I gave it a rating of 9/10. Gideon is back through a flashback, that's cool. Poor Tyrell, he has lost everything. They had to go through so much to do the hack and now all they want is to undo the hack, it is kind of ironic if you think about it. Leon is back, nice. So it seems like Darlene's plan is to seduce Dominique, this girl wont let anything stop her from getting what she wants. Oh boy Dominique caught Darlene, didn't expect that. Whiterose is losing it, fun to watch. Overall a good episode, I hope the next one is a great way to end the season. My rating is 8/10.

The FBI is as much an enemy as Ecorp

[silverton-37959 · 7/10 · 27 September 2023]

At least to the people being used by the FBI, Ecorp is benign compared to the FBI. Tyrell found that out in ep.8 and the corrupt ASAC who is owned by Dark Army isn't even getting noticed by anyone higher up the chain than he is.

So far, the FBI has been shown being arrogant, overbearing and incompetent in the way they muscle in on anyone involved, from the way they moved into Ecorp's headquarters and the way they pretended that the PATRIOT act allowed them to ignore the Bill of Rights.

The Dom character is, I guess, supposed to look benign compared to her boss, but she's as bad as any of her fellow feds. I'm not sure what message the writers are trying to get across about the FBI, but if the way they behave in this series is accurate, then nobody should trust any of them.

Maybe It Is Time For Eliot To Join His Father

[wandernn1-81-683274 · 6/10 · 12 September 2021]

Recap.... Angela is crazy. Eliot is crazy. .. Tyrell's wife is dead....

Eliot. Giving orders to everyone. Giving orders to Tyrell. Giving orders to Darlene. Giving orders to Irving.

Darlene is to try to hack into Sentinel, and Darlene hits on Dom Fbi and goes home with her and gets caught. Darlene admits to Dom that she knows the FBI is 'in bed' with the Dark Army. And that the FBI has all the files that ECorp needs to restore itself. Haha, the plot thickens. +1 Star.

So Eliot now believes he 'owns' the Dark Army. And WhiteRose decides it's time for Eliot to die.

6/10.