They topped last week's episode. After a piece of television like last week's I wasn't sure how long I'd have to wait til I saw anything that good again on the small screen. Turns out it was one week. I'm not sure how to put into words what I just saw but I'm gonna try. First off this episode gives you no room to breathe in the best way possible. Every storyline is equally as tense as the next or the one that came before it. Literally for the whole 45 minute run time you're thinking "are they gonna die? No! Are THEY gonna die?" And then after all that build up... Eliot saves the day. You sigh a sigh of relief and smile as you realise crisis has been averted. Eliot wipes the blood from his face and calm, peaceful music plays. And then you realise something isn't quite what it seems as that feeling in your gut returns and then it happens. The acting was spectacular, the tension unmatched and each storyline got equal parts love which is so hard to do in such a short period of time. I can't give this anything but a 10. Thank you Sam Esmail.
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I never thought anything would top Breaking Bad
decster9816 November 2017
For the longest time, I held Breaking Bad in the highest regard, I considered it to be the best of the best, the pinnacle of film/TV. For the life of me I honestly never believed anything could top it, then Mr. Robot began, and it was f**king good, no it was f**king great, but one killer season isn't enough to judge a show, so I kept watching, expecting the quality to dip, or waver, or for the showrunners to lose grip of what they'd started, but no, it kept getting better, it kept getting bigger, and it kept getting closer and closer to the bar breaking bad had set, and then, last week happened. For the first time, I'd come to terms with the idea of something being as good as breaking bad was, and now.... NOW... THIS. F**KING. EPISODE.
I now can firmly, and confidently say that this episode solidified, for me, this show as the greatest production of Film & Television of all time.
Everything about this episode was perfect, it was absolutely f**king brilliant in every f**king regard. F**k me. The writing was perfect, the mood was perfect, it was fresh, original, suspenseful and totally and utterly gripping. I cannot begin to thank Sam Esmail, this man has raised the bar for storytelling. Everything about this show deserves the highest of praise. The cast? On the absolute top of their game. The music? Better and better every single week, Mac Quayle, you are a genius and we are all so grateful. The directing? more unique, more phenomenal, Sam, we love you. The cinematography? Good lord the cinematography... incredible, every week, incredible, incredible, incredible. This show has changed the game, reset the bar even higher than before and for the foreseeable future, in my eyes, solidified it as the single greatest production of film or Television.
Yeah, this episode rocked.
I now can firmly, and confidently say that this episode solidified, for me, this show as the greatest production of Film & Television of all time.
Everything about this episode was perfect, it was absolutely f**king brilliant in every f**king regard. F**k me. The writing was perfect, the mood was perfect, it was fresh, original, suspenseful and totally and utterly gripping. I cannot begin to thank Sam Esmail, this man has raised the bar for storytelling. Everything about this show deserves the highest of praise. The cast? On the absolute top of their game. The music? Better and better every single week, Mac Quayle, you are a genius and we are all so grateful. The directing? more unique, more phenomenal, Sam, we love you. The cinematography? Good lord the cinematography... incredible, every week, incredible, incredible, incredible. This show has changed the game, reset the bar even higher than before and for the foreseeable future, in my eyes, solidified it as the single greatest production of film or Television.
Yeah, this episode rocked.
Somehow manages to be MORE intense than the last one
TouchTheGarlicProduction15 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Anyone who thought we might get a reprieve from the intensity of last week's one-shot wonder was sorely mistaken; if anything this episode doubles down on the heart-palpitating tension. It shows the FBI closing in on Tyrell, the Dark Army executing Stage 2, and Elliot finally entering all-out war with Mr. Robot. All of these elements converge in exciting ways and built to a surprising (and confusing) climax.
While this episode didn't have anything as stylistically impressive as the long shot from last episode (then again, what is), I was still struck by how fresh and innovative it was in the way it depicted Elliot's battle with Mr. Robot. The unique editing patterns Esmail deploys add to the tension by putting us in Elliot's shoes and showing what it would really feel like to be battling a second personality. This showdown has been a long time coming, and it couldn't have been better executed.
The other plots all built the tension as well, placing many of the characters on dangerously converging paths. There was legitimately a point in the episode in which I believed that Angela, Dom, and Tyrell were going to die (even though they still had scenes from the trailers I hadn't seen). The one bit of levity came (surprisingly enough) from the Price-Zheng scene. Their dynamic is definitely one of my favourites in the entire show, and this episode shows a completely different side of it; the friendly jesting that goes on when they aren't competing with one another. It was really enjoyable watching them get along so well, even though we (and they) know it won't last.
All of this tension leads up to a semi-twist ending that left me intrigued but also quite confused. It makes sense in the greater context of things, but I need more information and extensive re- watches to figure out how all the individual characters figure in to it; some of them couldn't have known but also couldn't have not known. It's a mess, but I'm sure the show will sort it out as it always does.
In summation, Sam Esmail has delivered another tense, unpredictable, and stylish episode of Mr. Robot. I look forward to seeing what happens next and hopefully getting further explanation on some aspects of the twist.
While this episode didn't have anything as stylistically impressive as the long shot from last episode (then again, what is), I was still struck by how fresh and innovative it was in the way it depicted Elliot's battle with Mr. Robot. The unique editing patterns Esmail deploys add to the tension by putting us in Elliot's shoes and showing what it would really feel like to be battling a second personality. This showdown has been a long time coming, and it couldn't have been better executed.
The other plots all built the tension as well, placing many of the characters on dangerously converging paths. There was legitimately a point in the episode in which I believed that Angela, Dom, and Tyrell were going to die (even though they still had scenes from the trailers I hadn't seen). The one bit of levity came (surprisingly enough) from the Price-Zheng scene. Their dynamic is definitely one of my favourites in the entire show, and this episode shows a completely different side of it; the friendly jesting that goes on when they aren't competing with one another. It was really enjoyable watching them get along so well, even though we (and they) know it won't last.
All of this tension leads up to a semi-twist ending that left me intrigued but also quite confused. It makes sense in the greater context of things, but I need more information and extensive re- watches to figure out how all the individual characters figure in to it; some of them couldn't have known but also couldn't have not known. It's a mess, but I'm sure the show will sort it out as it always does.
In summation, Sam Esmail has delivered another tense, unpredictable, and stylish episode of Mr. Robot. I look forward to seeing what happens next and hopefully getting further explanation on some aspects of the twist.
This show will go down as one of the best.
SeventhirtyseveN_73716 November 2017
Jesus! Remember when you thought nothing could beat last week's episode? Yeah me too. This has become one of the best TV shows in recent history, season 2 was the PERFECT set up for this season. If you gave up on watching this show on season 2, like some people did. I implore you, watch it. Because this season has been one of the best seasons of any show, ever. The last 2 episodes were beyond normal TV. I actually can't even write a decent review, I'm still thinking about the episode and where this show is gonna go from now on. Sam Esmail said he was thinking of 5 seasons, and I am 100% on board. If each season gets better than the last... well I don't think that's possible, but I also didn't think it was possible to top last week's episode and where we are.
Proof that TV has surpassed film
dansolo-2056316 November 2017
This episode, as well as last week's episode, is just more evidence that we are living in the golden age of television. Films have held the reins for decades, but they simply cannot replicate what shows like Mr. Robot are doing more and more frequently. After the stunning episode that aired last week, the notion that the following one would top it didn't even enter my mind. That in itself probably had a role in how shocking the truths and revelations that came this week were. Without saying too much, the final reveal was done superbly as to emulate how it would happen, and has happened, in the real world.
Sam Esmail and Mac Quayle have throughout the show demonstrated how their creative genius combines so well, and no episode boasts this more than this one. So much so, that I feel confident saying that they're a greater partnership even than Nolan and Zimmer. There's simply so much more room in TV to build characters and stories, and Esmail is certainly one of the best at this craft. I should also note the superb performances given by the cast; I was going to list individual performances but it would just end up being the whole cast. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest episodes of television of all time, and if the show continues down this route, it will certainly be remembered as one of the greatest, if that somehow isn't already the case.
Sam Esmail and Mac Quayle have throughout the show demonstrated how their creative genius combines so well, and no episode boasts this more than this one. So much so, that I feel confident saying that they're a greater partnership even than Nolan and Zimmer. There's simply so much more room in TV to build characters and stories, and Esmail is certainly one of the best at this craft. I should also note the superb performances given by the cast; I was going to list individual performances but it would just end up being the whole cast. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest episodes of television of all time, and if the show continues down this route, it will certainly be remembered as one of the greatest, if that somehow isn't already the case.
Mr. Robot is Seriously Stepping Up
ericks-8689215 November 2017
Without spoiling anything, for everyone who thought last weeks episode was a one-off hit, they were wrong. While last weeks episode was thrilling because it had high pressure action in a single take, this episode is thrilling because it has high pressure action in several triple takes (three heart-pounding action scenes cutting back and forth between each other).
Additionally, after the events at the end of this episode, which more or less resolve a plot point the show has been building towards for the last season and a half, there are a lot of unanswered questions. I hope they answer at least some of them before the finale, rather than making us wait another season and a half before we reach them.
I'm very excited to see where they go from here.
Additionally, after the events at the end of this episode, which more or less resolve a plot point the show has been building towards for the last season and a half, there are a lot of unanswered questions. I hope they answer at least some of them before the finale, rather than making us wait another season and a half before we reach them.
I'm very excited to see where they go from here.
An hour of pure anxiety
From_the_Future16 November 2017
What can I say about this episode except for the fact this was a pure thrill ride from start to finish.
After the path breaking "one take episode" we all thought how does one top that, but such is brilliance of the Mr. Robot writing team. Kudos to MR. Esmail who created such an immense take. This episode is everything, its answers so many questions and also raises a few.
This episode is almost a thank you note, all that questions we had in season 2 and early season 3 is answered in a GRAND fashion. The very landscape of the series changes right here.
This is perhaps the BEST episode I've seen (OF ANY SHOW) that is. The continues ominous tense music playing throughout. The whole battle of persona, the entire FBI hunt. The Dark Army angle everything fitting in just perfectly.
And the ending of the episode, OH they ending... They've not only hit a home run, but has hit it so perfect the ball has gone in outer space.
After the path breaking "one take episode" we all thought how does one top that, but such is brilliance of the Mr. Robot writing team. Kudos to MR. Esmail who created such an immense take. This episode is everything, its answers so many questions and also raises a few.
This episode is almost a thank you note, all that questions we had in season 2 and early season 3 is answered in a GRAND fashion. The very landscape of the series changes right here.
This is perhaps the BEST episode I've seen (OF ANY SHOW) that is. The continues ominous tense music playing throughout. The whole battle of persona, the entire FBI hunt. The Dark Army angle everything fitting in just perfectly.
And the ending of the episode, OH they ending... They've not only hit a home run, but has hit it so perfect the ball has gone in outer space.
One of the greatest achievement on tv history
matiasbockerman21 January 2019
Truly INCREDIBLE!
noalygh22 February 2018
As last week's episode reached the peek of intensity, I didn't expect the following to be better than that, but this episode just went beyond. It all revolves around the Stage 2: the FBI closing in to Tyrell with Darlene's help, and Elliot races to stop the attack and battles Mr. Robot - building to this thrilling and heart-racing climax. I just can't wait to find out where it leads after this.
Great job, Rami Malek, this is just one of the best TV episodes I have seen lately. I love how season 3 is amazingly insane. This season 3 is going to have a good ending.
Great job, Rami Malek, this is just one of the best TV episodes I have seen lately. I love how season 3 is amazingly insane. This season 3 is going to have a good ending.
Om4g!! This episode! Insane! Rami's acting is spectacular. I've never wrote a review about an actor's job.
pablommorillo15 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
10/10 watch the episode. This is probably one of the greatest episodes of TV history. A TV show that is not fantasy. A show that is based on possible ideas and it gets rated 10!! Yes we love Game of Thrones and All IMDb's top 10-100 shows but what are most of those shows? "Back in 1800's" "Dragons and Fantasy" "crime and cops" right? Well this is a genre of its own. Literally what genre would you put this? What would you compare this show if you someone asked you, "what show is similar? Appreciate it. Love it.
Om4g!! This episode! Insane! Rami's acting is spectacular. I've never wrote a review about an actor's job.
Om4g!! This episode! Insane! Rami's acting is spectacular. I've never wrote a review about an actor's job.
Flawless
eng-gaser25 November 2017
This is definitely one of the of the best episodes of any TV shows I've ever seen in my entire life, and I guess it will stay like that for a very long time, cause nothing can beat that, Sam Ismael, Rami Malek, I love those guys, I swear of god it's not because we came from the same country (Egypt), but C'mon, this show is like nothing else I've seen, and I've seen a lot believe me. It's original in every aspect, the directing and cinematography is outstanding, the commitment of the crew is unseen before, the acting is superior, also another amazing thing, is how stable the creators are on their original track, despite the unexpected fame they gained after the first season, they could have deviated very easily from their principles when they started this project together, but no, not theses guys, I love this episode soo much, I don't wanna ruin it for anyone, you just need to go and watch it(I guess you've seen the previous episodes and seasons or why else you're reading a preview of episode 6 at season 3), trust me you'll never regret it.
The best episode thus far.. Absolutely speechless
TheMelancholySpirit21 September 2021
While the previous episode is my second favourite episode of Mr. Robot, I can't believe just the following episode was able to overtake it. I can't even begin to describe how inexplicably thought-provoking this episode was, but I'll try. This was utterly fantastic. It's surpassed my expectations and I was tense every second I followed this masterpiece on screen. The only thing I think I loved more in the previous was its cinematography/camera take. It was astounding. This episode excels and genuinely doesn't hold back nor let up. While it's, of course, your opinion whether or not you think this series has the same standard like Breaking Bad, I personally am loving it every bit as much as Breaking Bad, which, to me, is the greatest TV series ever written. However, for me to include Mr. Robot in my personal top five, having not even finished it, is something. It is absurdly well-written. The acting, music, build up, pacing, cinematography, writing, directing, even the lightning and tone and whole look of the show - they're all marvellous and I can't believe I'm saying this but personally, I think this is a top ten series of all time. That's just what I think. As far as favourites go, it's my second or third favourite of all time alongside Breaking Bad and Sons of Anarchy. I also love Better Call Saul and The Punisher, but there are just so many reasons to love this show. It's dark, perplexing, strange, intriguing, and just meticulously written. You don't know where it takes you or what's coming. This episode solidifies it as one of the modern greats and I'm pleased with how excellent this show has turned out to be. The episode is just a complete anxiety-inducing trip of chaos and wonder, and the final moments shattered everything. I won't say anything about the plot itself, but I can't recommend this series, and episode in particular, enough.
A little better plot movement
silverton-3795927 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Oh, please, you 10star shills need to find another job. Not every episode deserves "OMG, THE GREATEST EPISODE OF ANY SERIES IN HISTORY!!!!!!" Enough already. 29 reviews with 24 of them 10 star shill reviews? Nope, I don't buy it.
Starting with the suspense angle early on, there's a little revelation here for Elliot. With his firing and expulsion from the building, Elliot gets confronted with the betrayal by Darlene and Angela. That, typically, puts him into a tailspin for awhile and Angela decides to attempt to enter the permissions that Irving has sent to her to give to Elliot.
Angela is just tech savvy enough to attempt to follow the instructions that have been messaged to her just as the building was being breached by demonstrators and Dark Army operatives. It's a little funny watching her work a keyboard in gloves without fat-fingering her entries, but otherwise it's also a suspension of disbelief to accept that that she could perform Elliot's task.
Starting with the suspense angle early on, there's a little revelation here for Elliot. With his firing and expulsion from the building, Elliot gets confronted with the betrayal by Darlene and Angela. That, typically, puts him into a tailspin for awhile and Angela decides to attempt to enter the permissions that Irving has sent to her to give to Elliot.
Angela is just tech savvy enough to attempt to follow the instructions that have been messaged to her just as the building was being breached by demonstrators and Dark Army operatives. It's a little funny watching her work a keyboard in gloves without fat-fingering her entries, but otherwise it's also a suspension of disbelief to accept that that she could perform Elliot's task.
Guess I was wrong...
jgershma23 September 2019
Phase Two
anselmdaniel13 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This review contains spoilers.
Mr. Robot's sixth episode of the third season is entitled "eps3.5_kill-process.inc". The episode takes place immediately after the conclusion of the fifth episode with Elliot confronting Angela for her involvement in phase two.
Mr. Robot's sixth episode in the third season is the conclusion to the phase two story arc of Mr. Robot's revolution. The episode has Mr. Robot and Elliot Alderson coming to an agreement on their revolution. The revolution had been hijacked by malicious groups of the Dark Army and Tyrell Wellick. The revelation of this is reflected well on Elliot and Angela as Elliot tries to thwart the murders of E Corp employees. The episode utilizes the cinematography and direction of these scenes well. The episodes form solid shots of Elliot's altercations with Mr. Robot.
The episode has Tyrell Wellick returning and becoming a pawn of the Dark Army. The episode features Tyrell as he must execute the misdirection onto the public. The episode concludes with the devastating truth that the attack was spread out.
The complete attack was unexpected and it felt far-fetched. The Dark Army is somehow able to coordinate a large multi-pronged attack on many E-Corp facilities. This seems difficult to believe that the Dark Army would have many operatives throughout the United States. The Dark Army's numbers are never clear in the series. The only plausible explanation would be the financial crash caused by the 5/9 hack made the event easier to conduct.
I highly recommend "eps3.5_kill-process.inc".
Grade: A.
Mr. Robot's sixth episode of the third season is entitled "eps3.5_kill-process.inc". The episode takes place immediately after the conclusion of the fifth episode with Elliot confronting Angela for her involvement in phase two.
Mr. Robot's sixth episode in the third season is the conclusion to the phase two story arc of Mr. Robot's revolution. The episode has Mr. Robot and Elliot Alderson coming to an agreement on their revolution. The revolution had been hijacked by malicious groups of the Dark Army and Tyrell Wellick. The revelation of this is reflected well on Elliot and Angela as Elliot tries to thwart the murders of E Corp employees. The episode utilizes the cinematography and direction of these scenes well. The episodes form solid shots of Elliot's altercations with Mr. Robot.
The episode has Tyrell Wellick returning and becoming a pawn of the Dark Army. The episode features Tyrell as he must execute the misdirection onto the public. The episode concludes with the devastating truth that the attack was spread out.
The complete attack was unexpected and it felt far-fetched. The Dark Army is somehow able to coordinate a large multi-pronged attack on many E-Corp facilities. This seems difficult to believe that the Dark Army would have many operatives throughout the United States. The Dark Army's numbers are never clear in the series. The only plausible explanation would be the financial crash caused by the 5/9 hack made the event easier to conduct.
I highly recommend "eps3.5_kill-process.inc".
Grade: A.
All of us got played
adamx-622964 February 2022
What an incredible episode! The direct continuation of the previous one, which was alrerady outstanding on its own. However in this episode everything reached its peak, and when we thought the tension finally ended, the show delivered one of the most gutwrenching twists ever. What Mr. Robot does really well, is that it makes you focus on a tiny part of the whole scheme so much, that you completely forget about the entire picture that is infront of you. Definitely the the top 1 episode so far.
I don't know what I saw
vivekgkp23 November 2019
Elliot vs Mr. Robot
elirlandes20 July 2021
The defining episode of Mr. Robot
da3m0nic12 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
"Kill Process" is one of the most intense and thrilling episodes of any drama show I've ever seen. Every character is affected by what's going on in the story, so the tension is high no matter who is being followed for any scene and the action never lets up for one second. From Angela, to Elliot, to Darlene, to Dom, to Tyrell, the intensity continues to ramp up until the very end when it seems like Elliot saves the day with no time left to spare. But the final realization at the end was what the episode was building up to. It's one of the most shocking twists in the entire series, and it shows just how evil and petty Whiterose really is.
Amazing
benthomasfoster25 October 2020
What a masterpiece!
carlossanchezlopez27 June 2020
Free Milkshake!!!
wandernn1-81-68327412 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Sorry to other reviewers but this show is no where near as good as Breaking Bad. It's good so far, but nuh uh.
Eliot confronts Angela. Darlene contacts her FBI handlers. FBI turncoat texts Irving to take care of Tyrell. Eliot stumbles around trying to be himself long enough to do what he wants to do without becoming Mr. Robot. Stay focused. Stay focused.
And here is our loyalty card. Ten wheelbarrows punched and you get a free milkshake on us. +1 Star for the Checkout Girl!!!!
6/10.
Eliot confronts Angela. Darlene contacts her FBI handlers. FBI turncoat texts Irving to take care of Tyrell. Eliot stumbles around trying to be himself long enough to do what he wants to do without becoming Mr. Robot. Stay focused. Stay focused.
And here is our loyalty card. Ten wheelbarrows punched and you get a free milkshake on us. +1 Star for the Checkout Girl!!!!
6/10.
One of the best tv episodes in history!
shuvrapratim20 September 2020
Oh Gosh! I am not sure from where to start. Back to back two incredible episodes! After watching the previous episode I wasn't expecting it. This one even surpassed the previous one.
This episode alone is a masterpiece. Season 2 was such a disappointment but season 3 is slowly but affectively making up for it.
eps3.5_kill-pr0cess.inc - 9.8/10
theoffice-2099620 July 2021
everyone is confused or deceived including the audience
lordsangone16 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Mr. robot is basically the only interesting and good show i watch these days and it has not disappoint. even tho ep3.5 has made the story- line so complex that its just too much trouble to try to even understand. nothing is wat it seems and elliot could be Mr. robot at anytime. the possibilities are limitless and there is a danger to being too fantastic and unrealistic of a show to be relevant. so far the show has maintained a somewat order but tonight it went out the window. im still very confused but perhaps that is the point. elliot and cast went thru all that trouble to stop a bomb that didn't mean anything and at the end 70 e corp bldgs still blow up. is elliot not the main characcter of the show? perhaps there is a bigger thing going on here that is beyond elliot and Mr robot? also does Mr robot intend to team up with elliot now since they both have been deceived? there are so many questions now cause of ep3.5 kill process but i have the utmost confidence in the show answering all the developing and twisting plot lines that they have created and destroyed. i like when story lines are deep but there is a danger of getting too deep and going too far with creativity. sometimes simple is better and deception is never a good idea unless there is a willingness of forgiveness on the audiences part. still deception is deception and nobody likes being lied to even if its for our own good and entertainment. good show overall nonetheless. i give much props to any show that gets me this riled up and thinking so hard about wat just happened and wats coming up next. keep rockin it steady yall, IMDb style.
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