"Mr. Robot" 402 Payment Required (TV Episode 2019) Poster

(TV Series)

(2019)

User Reviews

Review this title
19 Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by Rating:
10/10
My Mind is Blown
Splarke2214 October 2019
Another episode, another insane twist that leaves you speechless. This is one that I personally did not see coming at all and has me asking SO many questions! Just another incredible episode of what I consider to be hands down the best show on television right now. 10/10!
52 out of 55 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
"The other one"
matiasbockerman14 October 2019
This gave me chills, like This twisted, disturbing and maybe most original series always does. This was slow paced episode, full of conversation, dynamic between Elliot and Darlene. I wan't somehow erase next week of my life, I really can't wait what happens next: altough I tell you this: no one is'nt safe. 99.9% is'nt enough 😨
39 out of 42 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Magnifique
Ashitaka13715 October 2019
That intro explaining the origins of Zhang was a pure masterpiece; got me scared of my phone and my laptop!
33 out of 36 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
Masterpiece #34 out of 45
backslapjones14 October 2019
Another awesome episode that carries the despairing tone, but combines emotional and awesome scenes to possibly hint at a somewhat happy ending for the protagonists. Darlene and Elliot spend a lot of time together, which I was glad to see because I love their sibling dynamic, and they have some pretty cool moments in this episode that reminded me why I like them so much as sister and brother. Also the beginning and end kinda blew my mind. I'll deeply miss this show.
43 out of 48 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
Epic television
nsabbott-3313415 October 2019
This is epic TV. Incredible storytelling. Amazing direction, acting, soundtrack and everything. Nothing touches it. Everyone should be watching this groundbreaking series.
26 out of 28 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
slow and methodical
da3m0nic14 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This episode had a great scene with Price and Elliot where more info on Zhang is revealed, Dom's dark army contact is getting more evil by the minute, and we get great emotional stuff with Elliot and Darlene when their mom dies.

But the ending left me speechless. I have no idea how this can be possible, but I'm praying it makes sense.
18 out of 19 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
We could be heading to one of the best endings in television history
SnipeLegendary14 October 2019
This episode was trippy, emotional and funny in the most perfect way. This paired with a jaw-dropping ending makes me incredibly hopeful for the finale of this show. Excellent! 9.4 out of 10
33 out of 40 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
This show keeps blowing up my mind
aboalhyjaa27 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Bring me 1. Only one in the whole world that thought Eliot has a 3rd personality and maybe even more. And also a lot of questions were answered in this episode, in conclusion that means were waiting a great finale season !!
14 out of 16 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Confusing
Nick6315514 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Amazing episode! Although the episode was a bit more slow than the last one the writing still somehow made me feel some type of tension between each conversation. It started with Price in the beginning of the episode, with Dom during the interview scene, and almost every word of dialogue between Elliot and Darlene. This is zoning in to being on the top 3 list of shows for me. The others are breaking bad and game of thrones. However, this is so far having a way better final season than GOT I'm just worried for our characters in this show now. 9.2
18 out of 22 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Brother & Sister come together.
bingepulse-0629316 October 2019
Enjoyed the development between Elliot & Darlene in this episode. Brings these psychopathic characters down a bit without being to over the top. I believe this is a calm before the storm as we see Elliot's quest on taking down Whiterose and after the beginning we get to see a potential downfall. One of my favorite scenes with Dominique's character. The sense of paranoia is starting to escalate with this character. The ending is an interesting viewing and leaves you ready for more.
12 out of 14 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Another Great Episode
hunterboy-3239917 December 2019
This installment of Mr. Robot seems rather unimportant in the grand scheme of things but is setting things up for the future while building on character relationships
9 out of 10 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
6/10
I'm Resigning.
wandernn1-81-68327413 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
So at the very end of last one Eliot was revived by Price and goons.

Love the Price recap of World Events. Good old Al Gore claiming he invented the internet. Just one of Gore's lies among so many others. And the story of the military industrial complex and how they've been running the world. +1 Star

So why has Price kept Eliot alive? Why is Price in the same room with Eliot, just the two of them???

Okay so... Price goes to WhiteRose and tells him he's resigning from ECorp and Deus Group. He's got to realize that WhiteRose isn't going to let him live. He's lost his mind. +1 Star.

Really that is disappointing. Price came off as one of the smartest guys in the room on this show, and he's basically just committing suicide here. It's annoying and disappointing.

6/10.
3 out of 23 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Feels like a season 2 episode
TouchTheGarlicProduction14 October 2019
This episode stands in sharp contrast to the premiere; where that was exciting, fast-paced and straightforward, this episode is character-driven, slow and perplexing. It reminded me a lot of the second season's tone and style. For some this may be a bad thing, but I enjoyed the second season very much, and I'm happy that this season's high stakes and seven-day timespan won't stop it from having quieter episodes like this one. That being said, the transition from the premiere to this one undeniably gave me a strong feeling of whiplash.

Aside from the beginning, which is a somewhat cool, somewhat clunky exposition dump, and the ending, which mysteriously hints at a massive twist, the episode focusses on the grieving process, largely filtered through the lens of Elliot and Darlene's relationship. The premiere seemed to drive a wedge between the two of them, so I was glad this episode gave us something closer in line with their relationship of seasons past.

Ultimately, this episode did not satiate my craving for more Mr. Robot in quite the same way the premiere did, but I believe it will stand as a very strong part of the whole once all is said and done.
22 out of 30 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Did this episode confirm the time travel theory?
maxglen14 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This was an interesting one to put it mildly. The opening was cool although I'm not sure how I feel about the whole deus thing, seems a little too much. The scenes with Dom and Janice were excellently tense. Darlene and Elliot spent a lot of time together which I appreciate as I feel like they never get to share screen time anymore. The ending of this episode was extremely confusing as we see a young child we've never seen before and Elliot's now dead mother. And who is the other one? Something tells me that all these references to Back to the Future and going back to fix past mistakes as well as White Rose's mysterious machine are all building to the eventual reveal of a time travel plot. If this is the case I'm not sure how they are going to pull it off but I'm willing to see them try. I'm gonna give this episode an 8.8 as I'm not really sure what's going on but am intrigued to say the least.
20 out of 30 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Is that Elliot as a kid ?
danielrko14 October 2019
Warning: Spoilers
If thats Elliot, Why is he in front of a modern city ? Is her Mom involve in mental control and working for Witherose ? Mmm... That Whiterose is one of the greatest villain ever. Always thought the biggest inspiration for Sam Esmail in Mr Robot was Fight Club and Matrix, so we can expect for a hell of an ending.
13 out of 24 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
9/10
Rewatch, 8.9/10
dcdude-269884 August 2023
Even though this wasn't as good as I first watched it, this was still, either way, amazing. This was definitely my least favorite episode of the season when I first watched it, and I think it will be again. Anyways, my favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the Cinematography, and the music. My favorite characters in this episode were Elliot, Darlene, and Price. I honestly think the rating for this episode and the rating for episode 10 should be swapped. Overall though, this was still a great episode of this show, and definitely television as well. Not the best, but still a little underrated.
1 out of 3 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Departures
ygwerin124 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Elliot Alderson has been tracked down and high-jacked, by none other than Philip Price who confirmed everything that Elliot already knew or at least suspected.

Elliot tried to convince him to join in his attempts to bring Whiterose down, while Price for his part is keen to show him the futility of the endeavour.

Elliot and Darlene learn of their mothers demise, and deal with this while handling her remaining possessions, but this is not the hardest part as they have decide on what she may have wanted for a funeral service

FBI Agent Dominique DiPiero has to attend her first bureau meeting into the unexplained disappearance of her superior officer Agent Sandiago, and she has decided to spill the beans about his criminal activity. But she knows all too well what a tightrope that she has stepped out onto by making this extremely perilous decision,as her every movement is being carefully monitored and scrutinised.

Philip Price has decided to finally call it a day on his business career as CEO of E Corp along with the associated corporations, that doesn't exactly go down well with Whiterose who doesn't appear to handle Happy all that well.
1 out of 4 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Great Episode Overall [8.4/10]
panagiotis19936 July 2023
Warning: Spoilers
My Reaction / Review for Mr. Robot Season 4 Episode 2: Episode 1 was great and I gave it a rating of 8.5/10. The previous episode ended in a very crazy way. Love the intro talking about corruption and the use of the internet. I also like how the intro supports the idea of how powerful Whiterose really is. Of course Elliot survived. So now we learn more about this Deus group. I don't think that Phillip is willing to help Elliot take down this group. It's sad that Phillip went from looking all powerful to looking like a scared weak man. He cant do nothing to stop Whiterose. Elliot and Darlene just lost their mom and don't seem to really care about it. Is Dominique about to tell this guy everything about Santiago? Nope she told a half truth. So after all it seems like Phillip will help Elliot but he is doing it for himself of course. A great episode overall, my rating is 8.4/10.
0 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
10/10
The intro? Pretty good
richardrc-1859621 June 2023
Has esmail been an infowarrior all along? This shows premise about a giant evil corporation that runs the financial system and spies on people and harvests data and everything that real world companies do is fantastic. Especially since it came out back before that was common knowledge. And yet, infowars has been talking about that for years and years. Maybe esmail has been an infowarrior?

Regardless, it looks like he gets it now. Showing the world economic forum. Some bill gates here, Obama there, sprinkle in other countries that are no good. Man, it's like I'm watching infowars commercials. All of the intro, besides the shows creation of ecorp and bd wong, is true. The globalist are real. They want control. Imagine if he lived thru Covid and had those experiences to add to the show. It would be even better me thinks.
0 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

See also

Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews


Recently Viewed