Mr. Robot (TV Series) 403 Forbidden (2019) User Reviews

Fantastic tension and surprising emotional resonance.

[TouchTheGarlicProduction · 9/10 · 21 October 2019]

There are so many pieces in play this season that it would be easy for it to become messy structurally and to lose track of the characters in all the shuffle - but it doesn't. Sam Esmail is an absolute genius at juggling it all, and it's particularly impressive in this episode. Not only do we have all of our main characters each acting individually (sometimes incongruously) to resist the Dark Army, but on top of it all Vera is back in town, which throws another wrench into things.

There's a palpable sense of tension hanging over this whole episode; you feel like a shot is coming, but you don't know where it's gonna come from or who it's gonna hit. And yet, as I said, the episode never loses track of the characters, delivering some of the most powerful emotional moments in the series, including a backstory for Whiterose and an out-of-nowhere incredible monologue from a new character introduced in this episode.

This season has been on a hot streak so far, and this episode does not let it down. I feel like it has the potential to surpass season 3, which is not something I expected going in. I'm already eagerly awaiting next week.

History of TV: it doesn't get any better than this.

[matiasbockerman · 10/10 · 21 October 2019]

Episode by episode, this series proves that TV can still be original, surprising and captivating: Opening suicide scene was amazing: shocking scene with beautiful way To Direct full of details and very original atmosphere. Every moment and character in it was mesmerizing: it just gives me chills after chills: after this most of tv shows just doesn't feel nothing compared To this: this is highlight of my week.

Roses are red, roses are white...

[maxglen · 9/10 · 21 October 2019]

What an episode. It has emotional resonance, action, pay off, the whole shebang. Speaking of bangs Elliot and Olivia am I right?! Jokes aside I found that little digression very welcome and touching, reminded me of me and my exploit ;) The whole intro with White Rose was beautiful, heartbreaking, tense and had one hell of a pay off. Vera is back and being very much himself which makes what otherwise felt like an inconsequential plot point from season 1 have a lot more weight and importance to the overall narrative of the show. Not much else I can really say. Pretty stellar hour of television. 9.4/10 from me.

The Best Show On T.V.

[SeanARosa · 10/10 · 21 October 2019]

This Episode Is Far From Average! It's Setting Up The Foundation Of What's To Come! I'm Looking Forward To The Next Episode!

Symbolism, Tension, and Emotion. One of My favorite EPs to date.

[guilhermestark · 10/10 · 21 October 2019]

While it is no major turning point in the story, this EP takes the time to explore familiar characters in a different way to what we've seen before.

The opening scenes set up Whiterose's past, and open a path to sympathize with her more than before. The symbolism here is on point.

While the episode shows us Eliott as more angry focused than ever, it also contrasts this beautifully with him opening up almost by mistake in one of the better romance scenes on television.

Great Stuff

intense emotional resonance

[da3m0nic · 9/10 · 21 October 2019]

We finally get our first ever flashback scenes for Whiterose and it's superb. This episode has so much amazing emotional development that was so important to the characters, especially Elliot and Whiterose. This flashback humanizes Whiterose much more than I expected was possible and Elliot's hack of Olivia brings him one step closer to facing his feelings. Hopefully he doesn't take any more steps back this time. Also Elliot Villar is in the main cast now, which is super cool.

Juices are currently flowing

[backslapjones · 10/10 · 26 October 2019]

VERA!! Had to get my excitement out of the way. As always, this episode explores the depth of the characters, most notably whiterose. We begin to see deeper into her character and gain somewhat of an explanation for her immoral decisions. Elliot finally gets a win, but by now we know those come with a price in this show. Either way, his path in this episode was awesome and a little sad (especially considering Angela), and it showed a side of Elliot the audience had never really seen before.

Great Depth to great characters

[hunterboy-32399 · 8/10 · 17 December 2019]

This episode makes me care for characters I didn't think I could. It picks up the pace and drops a bombshell. Setting stuff up and the pay off will be great

Olivia looks like lady gaga and i love rami malik

[aboalhyjaa · 10/10 · 27 October 2019]

A strange episode like this needs a strange review like mine. Loved the background story of white roz. It shows us the pain she went through and i cant wait to find out what her project is.

China may embrace Capitalism, but not yet decadence

[ygwerin1 · 8/10 · 24 March 2022]

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Elliot and Darleen Alderson have far between them than mere sibling rivalry, it goes far deeper and much darker by far.

They have both always been flaky to say the least, along with their absolute reliance on recreational substances.

It can never help anyone especially him that Elliot, is also something of a paranoid schizophrenic.

Elliot and Darleen had only recently got back in touch and were working, on the next big hack but fell out over its implementation.

Average

[boudybob · 7/10 · 21 October 2019]

Beside the fact that it's finally rose's background. It's just another good episode of the show but nothing special. Season 3 was a lot more interesting.

Great analogy with the russian roulette

[tremendox · 8/10 · 26 October 2021]

Awesome episode when Elliot has to decide if letting someone in or not, for having a plan. Just when there's no other option, he allows someone to get in. And Elliot and Mr. Robot conclude the episode with a nice quote, realizing that "Letting someone in doesn't have to hurt. But it can."

The initial part with the traumatic life and love of the white-rose was quite boring. Not an interesting part for me, and quite redundancy without content, but it helps understanding who is white-rose and justifies how white-rose is proceding.

Rewatch, 9.55/10

[dcdude-26988 · 9/10 · 4 August 2023]

If this episode would at least be rated 5 more points to get to a 9.6, then I would've definitely rated this a 10 on this app. Anyways, my favorite characters in this episode were Elliot, Mr Robot, and Olivia. My favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the Cinematography, and the storyline. This should also be higher rated on this app, because this was just an another amazing episode of this season. I don't know about this being my favorite season of television, because Band of Brothers season 1 replaces that title, but this is definitely, at worst, a top 3 season of television. Literally a perfect season.

Love This Episode [8.5/10]

[panagiotis1993 · 8/10 · 7 July 2023]

My Reaction / Review for Mr. Robot Season 4 Episode 3: Episode 2 was great and I gave it a rating of 8.4/10. This episode shows us more about Whiterose's past and his identity struggle, which is very interesting. But I didn't expect such a brutal ending for this story. Wow Krista really doesn't want any contact with Elliot. Something I was wondering is if Elliot has a daily job or not. Where does he get the money needed to survive and im saying that because it's not like he is rich or something. Vera is back but I don't know how I feel about that, im not the biggest fan of the character. Elliot and that woman have some decent chemistry. Seeing Elliot with a woman feels refreshing. Is it official? Elliot has a girlfriend? That's cute. Glad to see Tyrell. My rating is 8.5/10, great episode.