Eps2.0 unm4sk-pt2.tc
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Episode 2
| "eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc" | |
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| Mr. Robot episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Sam Esmail |
| Written by | Sam Esmail |
| Featured music | "Take Me Home" by Phil Collins |
| Cinematography by | Tod Campbell |
| Editing by | Franklin Peterson |
| Original release date | July 13, 2016 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc" is the second episode of the second season of the American drama thriller television series Mr. Robot. It is the twelfth overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Sam Esmail. It originally aired on USA Network on July 13, 2016, airing back-to-back with the previous episode, "eps2.0 unm4sk-pt1.tc".
The series follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, who is recruited by an insurrectionary anarchist known as "Mr. Robot" to join a group of hacktivists called "fsociety". In the episode, Elliot is approached by a neighbor, while E Corp faces severe repercussions.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.04 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, intrigue and surprises.
At a park, Scott (Brian Stokes Mitchell) arrives with the money, while a security intel is nearby. A biker approaches him to deliver a backpack before driving off. The backpack contains a lighter and an fsociety masks that reads "Wear me. And then burn the money." His phone rings, and he is warned that he has ten seconds to do the instructions or the clients' records will be deleted. He quickly goes forward and lights the money on fire, shocked. Darlene (Carly Chaikin) is revealed to be in the crowd, and leaves.
In Washington, D.C., Price (Michael Cristofer) tries to get a bailout from the National Economic Council. His request is denied, and the congressmen suggest he should resign from his position. He refuses, as it will alarm the public that things are worsening. Gideon (Michel Gill) meets with Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Dominique DiPierro (Grace Gummer) and expresses concern over the attack. Angela (Portia Doubleday) now works as a PR manager for E Corp, helping them to keep incriminating events from the headlines.
As they watch a basketball game, Leon (Joey Badass) almost gets into a fight with a player, until they are separated by a man, Ray (Craig Robinson). Leon leaves, and Ray converses with Elliot (Rami Malek). While Ray wants to establish a friendship, Elliot makes it clear he is not interested.
Joanna (Stephanie Corneliussen) is seeing a man, Derek (Chris Conroy), to continue having sex even though she does not want to be seen in public with him. While returning home, she finds a gift on her doorstep, a music box with a phone hidden underneath. While tending her baby, the phone rings but she is unable to answer.
At a bar, Gideon is approached by a man named Brock. Brock tries to seduce him, only to insult him. He then pulls out a gun and kills Gideon in front of the patrons. During another encounter, Ray talks with Elliot about a conversation they had the previous night. This confuses Elliot, as he didn't leave the house during the night. Checking his journal, he finds that Mr. Robot (Christian Slater) could influence his actions while sleeping. He attends a church group meeting, only to wake up back at home holding a phone. When he asks to whom he is talking about, the person is revealed to be Tyrell (Martin Wallström).
Production
Development
In July 2016, USA Network announced that the second episode of the season would be titled "eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc". The episode was written and directed by series creator Sam Esmail. This was Esmail's seventh writing credit, and fifth directing credit.[1]