Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
After the shocking events of last week's episode, Mr. Robot took a leap forward in time. The jump was a smart move for the story. Elliot's immediate reaction to Shayla's death probably wasn't predictable, but it's not unfamiliar territory if you know what I mean. It may not have been compelling to watch. A month has given him more time to process what happened, and based on his internal monologue to the audience, it sounds like he's been pretty withdrawn. The leap ahead is also intriguing in that it served as a pause button on everyone's actions. You could make an argument for the decision being a weakness in the story -- why wouldn't the lives of others keep moving along? -- but I see it as symbolic of how long it takes the majority of us to pull our crap together and make changes in our lives.
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After the shocking events of last week's episode, Mr. Robot took a leap forward in time. The jump was a smart move for the story. Elliot's immediate reaction to Shayla's death probably wasn't predictable, but it's not unfamiliar territory if you know what I mean. It may not have been compelling to watch. A month has given him more time to process what happened, and based on his internal monologue to the audience, it sounds like he's been pretty withdrawn. The leap ahead is also intriguing in that it served as a pause button on everyone's actions. You could make an argument for the decision being a weakness in the story -- why wouldn't the lives of others keep moving along? -- but I see it as symbolic of how long it takes the majority of us to pull our crap together and make changes in our lives.
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