Mr. Robot: Episode 8 – “wh1ter0se.m4v”
"wh1ter0se.m4v" is highlighted by one huge twist, a twist that not only makes sense in the show's universe but also works perfectly to propel the arc of Elliot’s delicate psyche
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True Detective: Episode 8 – “Omega Station”
In season two, writer and creator Nic Pizzolatto created a stew of compelling characters, clichés, conveniences, complications, and schmaltz.
Mr. Robot: Episode 7 – “V1EW_S0URCE.FLV”
Tyrell, Angela and Elliot all make decisions, both emotional and tactical, that will shape their fortunes from here on out.
Truth and Other Restrictions: ‘True Detective’ – Episode 7 – “Black Maps and Motel Rooms”
Series creator Nic Pizzolatto constructs the entire season on a simple exchange: death seems to be the metaphysical wage of knowledge.
Mr. Robot: Episode 6 — “Br4ve-Trave1er.asf
When episode six opens to find Elliot in terror and panic, it is soon confirmed that he should be.
Sex, Drugs and Alternative Folk: ‘True Detective’ – Episode 6 – “Church in Ruins”
Despite a few Scooby Doo level of conveyance, writer/ creator Nic Pizzolatto finally starts giving the audience the kind of chemistry they expect.
True Detective: Episode 5 – “Other Lives”
Writer Nic Pizzolatto displays an affinity for placing clues in schools of red herrings.
Mr. Robot: Episode 5 – “3xploit.wmv”
In this Steel Mountain heist episode, much of F Society's plan rests on exploiting the faults in the human mind.
Mr. Robot – Episode 4: da3mons.mp4
This week, we delve into daemons, which Elliot tells us are background programs that run whether or not we are aware of them.
Mr. Robot – Episode 3 “d3bug.mkv”
Will Mr. Robot stay on the fringes, where so many of its interesting characters exist, or will it regress the mean?
Season Two of ‘True Detective’ Needs More of the Surreal
Is decoding director Justin Lin's second season of True Detective important, or just thought candy for TV snobs?
Moving Pixels Podcast: All That Remains of ‘The Walking Dead’
We chat about the follow up to the best video game of 2012, The Walking Dead.