Mr Robot 4x07 Reaction

...yeah

Vera's philosophy at its core seems to be "Use your trauma and past as fuel to do whatever you want, morals be damned". It's something he says as early as his first episode, where he talks about self-hate being true power. And now here, where he talks about his own past with sexual abuse, attempted suicide, and trauma, but ultimately he's also a rapist, a murderer, and an idiot thug who happens to be extremely manipulative and well-spoken. Elliot on the other hand has mostly turned his trauma outwards, seeking to "save the world" and take down the assholes who hurt others, whether they be a global conspiracy of cultists or a child porn dealer. It's fascinating to see how both of them are rooted in the same type of abuse but turned out completely differently. Vera wanted to make Elliot "the storm", aka exactly like the people who hurt Elliot. But it's ultimately Krista, the kind woman who helped Elliot for so long, who snaps him out of it

They actually shot this episode like a stage play. Each act was shot in a single run with multiple cameras running at the same time filming the performance on the soundstage

Not sure if someone else already pointed out or if you corrected yourself in the post review, but Krista has every right to defend herself in her own home, she is safe to go to the police over something like this - there's no need to "hide the body". I'm not a US citizen, but I do understand that American's have the right to defend their property and make a stand against a violent intruder. I could be wrong if an American wants to correct me, but this is my understanding of US law. Unlike my country, where if you have a home invader, and if you injure that home invader, you can go to jail / you can be the one facing fines or penalties. If you kill a home invader in New Zealand, you'll go to jail for 10-15 years.

♥️ you guys. I had to take week break after this episode cus it was too much and I never do that. So phenomenally done I’ll never forget watching this live for the first time

I was going to leave this comment on the video comments section only, but then thought if it helps someone here reading it, for catharsis, then I'll paste it here: I'm a survivor of this shit too. I too had "that talk" through therapy that helped me realise what I'd been through. I was molested. Even just to type those 3 words has taken a lot out of me. Most of the time when I watch material pertaining to this subject matter, including in this show, I'm able to emotionally distance myself. This took me off guard, got under my skin. I was saying "no no no" hoping that it wasn't going to be the revelation it was going to be. I am fucking heartbroken over this episode. It's taking me several minutes to collect myself between sentences just to try and write this out, but I need people to know that if you're lucky enough to have not gone through this, don't ever take it for granted. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, not even those who perpetrate the crime. Anyone else who's been through this, I got your back. I don't know what else to say. I wish I could make a more eloquent point. It's just so fucking painful.

Interesting fact: When they were doing the table read for this episode only the actors in this episode were present, everyone else was told to leave.

Yeah, this episode is one of a kind. It is so harrowing it hurts. The structure is so simple, yet extremely powerful. The only other episode that affected me this much is the final one of the show.

As somebody who didn't see the twist coming...like at all, this episode was the biggest "wtf" moment of my life. I felt violated. I also remember thinking that, to me, this is what Rami really won the Oscar for. That performance was so raw I felt it was a disservice to call it a "performance", he went somewhere real for that.

Sam did such a beautiful job eliciting our emotions alongside Elliot. The nagging feeling persisting through the seasons that *something* is off with Mr. Robot/Elliot's dad (but what?!). Building to this episiode, where the filmography tells us the moment is coming, eliciting a deep dread. When the moment arrives, we feel the hints but push them away because the reality is too much. Finally, after the overwhelming emotions, we are guided through the stages of grief alongside Elliot as he grasps his new reality.

The 2nd highest rated episode of television on IMDB (Ozymandias being 1st).

This episode is one heck of an experience

incredible episode and reaction, I didnt see it coming, but I didnt go on reddit for the final season really, so I didnt see any theories.

I knew this episode was gonna be tough but honestly really good reaction and analysis. Not a whole lot of people realized or theorized what you did about it— it was honestly much more of a shock to them, myself included. It always impressed me how quickly you caught the red flags. Honestly just incredibly brutal stuff. But props to all four major performers in this episode, they all performed masterfully and Elliot Villar needs to be in more things

another amazing thing about vera's death is that it was the knife that killed Shayla that got him. Krista was his aluminum bat but once he broke Elliot the bat swung back and got him

This was an all-time great reaction. As hard as it was for you to watch, it was so enjoyable and cathartic to rewatch along. Despite essentially knowing it was coming, this reveal still confirms and reframes the whole show. Every scene with Edward (Elliot's Dad) in a flashback, that was an abuser. Every scene with Mr Robot, that was the personality created to protect Elliot from that abuse, while looking exactly like the abuser. A lot of scenes feel very different knowing this is 100% true. There are so many fantastic moments this ep but I'll highlight the Vera/Mr Robot scene. I've watched it a ton on YouTube and you can see the subtle choices that Mr Robot makes while being his sarcastic, rebellious anticapitalist self. It's peak "Mr Robot" as an idea and his rhetoric almost works. And then under everything you see that Mr Robot is trying to protect Elliot (and by extension Krista) here. It's a lot of bluster and aggression and irony and rebellion. It's the exact sort of personality your mind might create to protect you from hard truths. It's the guy you want in your corner, afraid of nothing, willing to do anything - no fear, no shame, no grace. This is what Mr Robot has always been from Ep 1. All the acting is unbelievably good but I'll shoutout Gloria Rueben again because she plays a perfect supporting role here, it's pure, it's empathetic, it's terrified but resilient. Elliot and Vera and Mr Robot get the spotlight but Krista is there to facilitate and make everything believable even when the show is at its most theatrical. I cry every time when she asks that penultimate question. What a good show! And it's not over yet!

From a comment that I once read. These 5 Acts correspond with the stages of grief: Stage 1: Denial - Elliot is in denial about the whole situation Stage 2: Anger - Mr. Robot goes in on Vera Stage 3: Bargaining - Elliot bargains for Krista's life Stage 4: Depression - The whole twist Stage 5: Acceptance - Vera helped him accept what happened

When I watched it again, it seemed to me that my father was making a video between him and his sister, this is hinted at by the fact that he tried to protect Darlene that day, the attention on the camera, and the fact that he kissed her in season 1 and her reaction ("You forgot again ?") served as a trigger for the first explanation, although she hardly remembers episodes from her childhood because she was 4 and he was 9, but this definitely affected her psychological health.

On the last thing yous mentioned about how someone would feel if they didn’t see it coming, I had no clue basically until Krista said why were you afraid of your father It was a big shell shock moment and I feel like it made the episode better too, rather than in your case where you seem to be able to see the future sometimes (lol), maybe the anticipation took away from the reveal a bit Even at that, yous agree that it’s one of the best episodes of any show you’ve seen so it highlights how great it was executed whether you expected it or not

Now we are really close to the end…It’s a good thing that you girls saw it coming… I didn’t, and every reaction I saw didn’t ether, that shows how smart you girls are. Later I learned that most of people that has DID is because of sexual abuse when they were young…so for anybody that knows psychology it would be pretty obvious. After this episode, then thinking of all the flash backs of Elliot and his father feel so sick…like him being complicit with E stealing the money in the computer shop, how they go and see Pulp fiction (not appropriate for E age) how they talked about “their secret”, Elliot telling him in the movies that he is sick and he wouldn’t admite it (now we know how sick he was…). How is talked in the show about “his monster”. Even that little scene with Angela in her mums party is very sickening. Every little detail is been taking care of in this show. Anyway…I would resume this episode with Vera sentence “I see you now” now we all, even elliot, sees him. Greetings from Madrid!

"You get Hoynes!" We're name-dropping Fringe and West Wing in this one. (by the way you're watching Fringe and not sharing with the class, sadge - even if you've seen it before) Yeah, I think you figured it out before you're really supposed to, I remember you guessing it a while back which I think is the downside of digging in and really thinking about what's going on -- it's supposed to hit you like a freight train. Not that there's a way you're going to be able to watch that and not be shocked by it, and the exceptional acting is a sight to see in it's own right, but it's like when Elliot realises Darlene is his sister: you're not really supposed to have the slightest clue until Elliot figures it out. "You're sick, and you just don't want to admit it" - watch that scene again now you know it for a fact, rot13 crew were talking about it in the comments of that reaction, it absolutely makes your skin crawl going back. I bet you don't know what's coming next :) But yeah, the acting from everybody in this one is exceptional even by the show's high standards, but I thought (and still think) Elliot Villar really shined in this episode. The part where Mr Robot says "I can't protect you any more" gave me goosebumps when I first saw this episode. Anyway, what's next? (sorry, had to drop a WW reference in there)

well, it was what i was expecting but still hit me hard. as someone whose been sexually abused as a child it's really hard for me to watch these things. i guess my only saving grace is it was not by any of my parents, which i suppose it must be even more wrecking. fansatic work by all the actors by especially by te one that plays vera. anyway, i guess i'll watch the discussion tomorrow because by head started hurting and my eyes kinda hurt too. i can see why thi is considered the best episode but damn, how i wish it turned out to be different even if it ended up being worse in terms of quality of storytelling.

What an episode, agree with being one of the top episodes of all time! Few people have mentioned before, the five acts in this episode represent the five stages of grief: 1) Denial - Calling Vera Stupid, denying his goal 2) Anger - Mr. Robot being Mr. Robot 3) Bargaining - Begging Vera not to kill Krista 4) Depression - Elliot finding out about his dad 5) Acceptance - Elliot coming to terms with Vera

407: Proxy Authentication Required Like Lola mentioned, when Krista first asked Elliot about this event, he could not remember(he was even in the same pose during that Season 3 episode). It took Vera's intervention to authorize access to this horrible event...

my favorite episode. Vera was absolutely amazing.

Can I get a round of applause for Elliot Villar and his portrayal of Fernando Vera. This guy...

This episode is incredible, crazy to think it's also a bottle episode

In the very first scene of Mr. Robot (1x01) Elliot hacked a man who distributed child pornography. Elliot never wanting to be hugged or touched. The anti-social behavior. The loneliness. Everything has its reason

This episode made me think this is the best show I’ve ever watched. I’ve been waiting for this reaction from yous ever since I saw the episode myself😅 Masterpiece

I’m supposed to be at work for another 30 mins… guess it’s time to leave lmao. I’m not ready and I’ve seen this episode like 10 times

Crazy episode. The way its filmed, acted and how it recontextualizes the whole show especially the part about Elliot not wanting to be touched.

Oh man I wasn't ready, let's do this

Thanks for pushing it out tonight with full length too!

Oh boy. This one is gonna be a doozy

I think this is one ep I want to 100% watch the full ep along with the reaction but I won't have time til later so...until then just gotta ask. Hows it feel to be right

in this chapter I understood why elliot doesn't like to be touched

That episode, f*ck. Goosebumps all over. A masterpiece

i've been waiting all day to watch this because this is apparently the best episode of the show and my capacity and pantience to wait for the full to watch it for the first time is surprising me. now that i've seen the thumbnail i'm terrified. will just have to wait and see. will go grab a box of tissues because it seems like i'll need them.

Let’s go!