Robot wisely takes a step back to reestablish itself for round two in a two-part premiere.

Robotreview contains spoilers

Mr. By the end of season one, Elliot and F Society had won!

They wiped out everyones debts.

The banks were screwed and the people were liberated.

Instead, its a sign that everyone is in debt to them until they can prove otherwise.

On one hand, thats pretty frustrating narratively.

It promptly cuts the legs out from a lot of momentumMr.

Robothad going into season 2.

Sure, there are signs of financial catastrophe.

On the other hand though, how much has really changed?

As a next step in a fun story, its a little frustrating.

Still, it might have been the best way to begin season 2.

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Because for all of Unmaskeds running time, its reverted Elliot back to his analog state.

It is also a perfectly logical way for Elliot to confront a problem.

And Elliot is nothing if not logical.

Robotseason one was almost universally beloved, a common complaint was that the show frequently prioritized style over substance.

Robot at the center of the shows DNA where it belongs.

Making a post-twist Mr.

Robot relevant to the proceedings onMr.

Plus it doesnt mean the show still cant be stylish.

Robot in part two.

Elliot has no recollection of this and realizes that Mr.

Robot took over his persona at night without him realizing it.

The final twenty minutes or so are a tennis-like back and forth between Elliot and Mr.

Robot for an upper-hand in Elliots brain.

That may not sound as exciting as the degenerate hacking of yesteryears but it somehow works.

What will you make me realize…that they see me?

Robot asks Elliot then steps back as he knows hes mortally wounded him.

In response Elliot laughs and laughs and laughs.

Of course, Elliots struggle with an internal battle puts some pressure onMr.

Robots ancillary characters to perform and they are only partly up to the task.

But also quite cool.

Her sudden change of character still feels quite abrupt though.

And no amount of self help videos can change that.

And thats fine for now.Mr.

Robotis focused on getting everything in place for a season that will hopefully stand on its own.

It just cant forget to keep bringing the style as it works its way through the substance.

Rating:

4 out of 5