I sat in astonishment for the first 15 minutes, barely believing I was watching the right show, as many viewers probably did. This bold move to change the whole genre of a TV series for this first third of the episode is one of the most unexpected moments i have ever seen on TV! This perfect depiction of a 90's sitcom is gets a really creepy feel when the laugh-track (that only Elliot seems to be able to hear) laughs sadistically at the beatings, and even murders happening on screen.
Afterwards we find out that this was a really clever way to look inside the unconscious mind of the beat-up Elliot, living back some exaggerated memories from his childhood. An old sitcom is airing on screen next to his hospital bed, which explains the Full-House-esque style. The line "Keep your eyes on the road in front of you" that Mr Robot says to Elliot in the beginning part, is repeated in a memory that Elliot has about the Mr. Robot shop his father owned.
All in all, the first 15 minutes make this the best episode of the second season so far in my opinion, and at this point I have no idea any more what to expect from the next episodes.
Afterwards we find out that this was a really clever way to look inside the unconscious mind of the beat-up Elliot, living back some exaggerated memories from his childhood. An old sitcom is airing on screen next to his hospital bed, which explains the Full-House-esque style. The line "Keep your eyes on the road in front of you" that Mr Robot says to Elliot in the beginning part, is repeated in a memory that Elliot has about the Mr. Robot shop his father owned.
All in all, the first 15 minutes make this the best episode of the second season so far in my opinion, and at this point I have no idea any more what to expect from the next episodes.