Mr. Robot season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Cybersecurity engineer Elliot Alderson, grappling with social anxiety and delusions, moonlights as a vigilante hacker. He uncovers and confronts a coffee shop owner's illegal activities, exposing his own deep-seated mistrust of society's power structures. At his day job with AllSafe, Elliot faces a major cyberattack on their biggest client, Evil Corp. His investigation leads him to a mysterious group, fsociety, headed by the enigmatic Mr. Robot. Fsociety aims to erase global debt by targeting Evil Corp's data center. Elliot, torn between right and wrong, opts to assist their cause, setting off a chain of events that include framing Evil Corp's CTO. Elliot's actions, however, deepen his inner turmoil and strain his relationships, leaving him questioning the reality of his actions and his mental state.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elliot Alderson?
Elliot is a cybersecurity engineer with social anxiety and delusions, who also acts as a vigilante hacker.
What is Elliot's belief about society?
Elliot believes in a conspiracy controlled by a powerful, invisible elite and suspects he is being followed.
How does Elliot confront Ron at Ron's Coffee?
Elliot confronts Ron about his involvement in running an illegal website, using evidence he gathered through hacking.
What is Elliot's job?
Elliot works at AllSafe, a cybersecurity firm.
What personal struggles does Elliot discuss with his therapist?
Elliot discusses his struggles with society, loneliness, and his mental health with his therapist, Krista.
How is Evil Corp related to Elliot?
Evil Corp is AllSafe's biggest client, and Elliot leads the effort to counter a major cyberattack against them.
Who is Mr. Robot?
Mr. Robot is a mysterious figure who leads a group of hackers known as fsociety.
What is fsociety's plan?
Fsociety plans to erase all consumer debt by attacking Evil Corp's data center and implicating their CTO, Terry Colby.
What decision does Elliot make regarding fsociety's plan?
Elliot decides to join fsociety's plan by altering a file to frame Terry Colby.
What are the consequences of Elliot's actions?
Elliot's actions lead to Terry Colby's arrest and the initiation of the fsociety plan, but also strain his personal relationships and mental health.