Ep 7. Eps3.6_Fredrick+Tanya.Chk
- TV-MA
- November 22, 2017
- 47 min
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9.0 (7,476)
Eps3.6_Fredrick+Tanya.Chk is the seventh episode of the third season of the award-winning cyber thriller television series Mr. Robot. The episode follows the aftermath of Elliot and Darlene's unsuccessful attempt to gain access to E Corp, with Angela now taking matters into her own hands.
As the episode begins, we see a flashback to Elliot's confrontation with Mr. Robot in the last episode, with Elliot choosing to stay in control and Mr. Robot seemingly disappearing. However, things are not as they seem as we see Elliot struggling to maintain control and avoid slipping into his alter ego's influence. Meanwhile, Darlene is also dealing with her own demons as she is haunted by the revelations regarding the Dark Army's involvement with her boyfriend.
Angela, on the other hand, takes a more proactive approach to take down E Corp. Using her position as an employee at the company, she hatches a plan to hack into the system and steal sensitive information. Along the way, she teams up with a new character, a hacker named Irving, who provides her with the tools and expertise she needs to carry out her mission. However, it soon becomes clear that Angela's ambitions are not as clear cut as they seem, and her motivations and alliances are called into question.
As the episode progresses, the tension builds as Elliot and Angela's separate missions put them at odds with one another. Meanwhile, Whiterose and the Dark Army continue to plot their next move, leaving a trail of violence and destruction in their wake. Eps3.6_Fredrick+Tanya.Chk sets the stage for the remaining episodes of the season, with the narrative escalating to new heights and the stakes getting higher with each passing moment.
The episode is written by Kyle Bradstreet and directed by Sam Esmail, who also serves as the series creator. The outstanding performances by the lead cast, particularly Rami Malek and Portia Doubleday, are once again on display in this intense and emotionally charged episode. As with every episode of Mr. Robot, the visual and aural elements of the show are masterfully executed, with the show's distinctive style and aesthetic adding to the overall experience.
Overall, Eps3.6_Fredrick+Tanya.Chk is a gripping and thrilling episode that showcases the outstanding writing, directing, and acting of the series. As the season nears its end, the episode sets the stage for the inevitable showdown between the protagonists and antagonists, promising an explosive and emotionally charged conclusion to this incredible season of television.