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[[WMG: Dark Army is [[spoiler: part of the Chinese Government.]]]]
And five/nine is one step in a global power play on their part. Given that Whiterose is in fact [[spoiler:the Chinese Minister of State Security]], s/he would be in a position to "recruit" the best hackers from the country's underworld and arrange them into a group that could [[spoiler: easily pose as an amoral group of mercenary hackers allied with fsociety for reasons unclear]]. The attack on the FBI is to keep them off Dark Army's scent as long as possible to ensure the next step(s) go off without interference. His/her "alliance" with Evil Corp is meant to destablize the American economy [[spoiler:in order to remove competition to the Chinese markets]].

And five/nine is one step in a global power play on their part. Given that Whiterose is in fact [[spoiler:the Chinese Minister of State Security]], s/he would be in a position to "recruit" the best hackers from the country's underworld and arrange them into a group that could [[spoiler: easily pose as an amoral group of mercenary hackers allied with fsociety for reasons unclear]]. The attack on the FBI is to keep them off Dark Army's scent as long as possible to ensure the next step(s) go off without interference. His/her "alliance" with [[spoiler:Evil Corp]] is meant to destablize the American economy [[spoiler:in order to remove competition to the Chinese markets]].

[[WMG: Dark Army is [[spoiler: part of the Chinese Government.]]
And five/nine is one step in a global power play on their part. Given that Whiterose is in fact [[spoiler:the Chinese Minister of State Security]], s/he would be in a position to "recruit" the best hackers from the country's underworld and arrange them into a group that could [[spoiler: easily pose as an amoral group of mercenary hackers allied with fsociety for reasons unclear]]. The attack on the FBI is to keep them off Dark Army's scent as long as possible to ensure the next step(s) go off without interference. His/her "alliance" with [[spoiler:Evil Corp]] is meant to destablize the American economy [[spoiler:in order to remove competition to the Chinese markets]].

[[WMG: Dark Army is [[spoiler: part of the Chinese Government ]], and five/nine is one step in a global power play on their part]]
Given that Whiterose is in fact [[spoiler:the Chinese Minister of State Security]], s/he would be in a position to "recruit" the best hackers from the country's underworld and arrange them into a group that could [[spoiler: easily pose as an amoral group of mercenary hackers allied with fsociety for reasons unclear]]. The attack on the FBI is to keep them off Dark Army's scent as long as possible to ensure the next step(s) go off without interference. His/her "alliance" with [[spoiler:Evil Corp]] is meant to destablize the American economy [[spoiler:in order to remove competition to the Chinese markets]].

[[WMG: Dark Army is [[spoiler: part of the Chinese Government]], and five/nine is one step in a global power play on their part]]
Given that Whiterose is in fact [[spoiler:the Chinese Minister of State Security]], s/he would be in a position to "recruit" the best hackers from the country's underworld and arrange them into a group that could [[spoiler: easily pose as an amoral group of mercenary hackers allied with fsociety for reasons unclear]]. The attack on the FBI is to keep them off Dark Army's scent as long as possible to ensure the next step(s) go off without interference. His/her "alliance" with [[spoiler:Evil Corp]] is meant to destablize the American economy [[spoiler:in order to remove competition to the Chinese markets]].

Hence the promo art of Elliot wearing both his trademark hoodie and Mr. Robot's jacket.

Since we have learned of Elliot's lapses in memory it brings light to the fact that the last thing he can seem to remember (not including third person flashbacks) is being pushed out the window by his father. I imagine this is a [[Film/JacobsLadder Jacob's Ladder]] situation. The show will end with an 8- year-old Elliot on his deathbed in the hospital after his fall, and the events of the show are his way of coping. This may explain why he cannot remember any other events before the fall, or between the fall and the present.

Since we have learned of Elliot's lapses in memory it brings light to the fact that the last thing he can seem to remember (not including third person flashbacks) is being pushed out the window by his father. I imagine this is a [[Film/JacobsLadder Jacob's Ladder]] situation. The show ill end with an 8- year-old Elliot on his deathbed in the hospital after his fall, and the events of the show are his way of coping. This may explain why he cannot remember any other events before the fall, or between the fall and the present.

Since we have learned of Elliot's lapses in memory it brings light to the fact that the last thing he can seem to remember (not including third person flashbacks) is being pushed out the window by his father. I imagine this is a [[Film/JacobsLadder]] situation. The show ill end with an 8- year-old Elliot on his deathbed in the hospital after his fall, and the events of the show are his way of coping. This may explain why he cannot remember any other events before the fall, or between the fall and the present.

He's actually [[spoiler: another one of Elliot's alters/hallucinations.]] The men in black who have been following Elliot since the beginning of the show are actually Tyrell's men -- they were only looking after their wayward employer. This would explain why they constantly refer to [[spoiler: Elliot]] as "sir" when they pick him up, and seem to treat him with deference. It would also account for why Joanna, Tyrell's wife, seemed so distressed over [[spoiler: Elliot not being able to understand her native language.]] And it's why he [[spoiler: fears/senses that she's aware of his imaginary friend.]] She is. His wife and his lackeys are simply indulging him when he's not "at home," so to speak.

He's actually [[spoiler: another one of Elliot's alters/hallucinations.]] The men in black who have been following Elliot since the beginning of the show are actually Tyrell's men -- they were only looking after their wayward employer. This would explain why they constantly refer to [[spoiler: Elliot]] as "sir" when they pick him up, and seem to treat him with deference. It would also account for why Joanna, Tyrell's wife, seemed so distressed over [[spoiler: Elliot not being able to understand her native language.]] His wife and his lackeys are simply indulging him when he's not "at home," so to speak.

Would explain why Tyrell goes from an innocent, short chat with Elliot at the office, to offering him a job because Tyrell thinks Elliot "belongs with" him. Tyrell also acts like a lover who has been dumped, and alternates between pretending he has moved on and trying to win Elliot back throughout the first season. In the bathroom scene, notice how Tyrell pets Elliot with his thumps when he grabs Elliot's shoulders. Also, Elliot dreams about Tyrell being in his home, and we later see that Tyrell knows Elliot's building and apartment very well.

Colby foreshadows this when he insists that Angela will get better results "working from within". White Rose probably got the same idea, and has used inside knowledge to execute a coup within the 1%-of-the-1% by destabilizing the world economy along with fsociety.

It would certainly explain ''a lot''. Ollie goes out of his way to try to make sure "things are cool" between him and Elliot. If Elliot were just the UnluckyChildhoodFriend at best or AbhorrentAdmirer at worst, why would he go so far to try to be friends with him, even if it were for Angela's sake if they had only ever been friends? It would also explain why Angela sounded so relived to see Shayla in his bed - she's glad to see he's showing signs of normalcy and moving on. This would also explain the parts of Elliot's MushroomSamba where he proposes to Angela and later sees himself wearing a tuxedo and Angela wearing a wedding dress. Furthermore, it would explain Darlene [[spoiler:saying "you're family" to Angela]], and why the two of them have some bit of tension between them despite being worried of Elliot's safety and well-being. Given Elliot's deteriorating mental state and refusal to take his medicine, it would (sadly) make sense for Angela to separate from him for her own good.

* [[spoiler: CONFIRMED, though only with his sister, since his dad wasn't real. Darlene outright says as much on the train after TheReveal.]]

Everyone in fsociety immediately accepts Elliot into their group with no distrust or question. He is treated with a respect that no one else in fsociety is treated with. When fsociety is to meet with White Rose, the leader of the Dark Army, Darlene and Mr. Robot know immediately that Elliot is the one she wants to meet. Why would a leader - a leader who meticulously manages her time, no less - meet with a mook? Given the WhamEpisode that revealed [[spoiler:Elliot has severe gaps in memory, including forgetting his own family members]], is it really that far-fetched that he possibly founded fsociety [[spoiler:with his Dad and sister and forgot it]] as a security measure?

It sounds insane, but hear it out to the end. This theory surfaced on the Mr Robot subreddit. The idea is that along the line of themes present in the show (like Elliot's tech billionnaire persona from eps1.4_3xpl0its.wmv), Sam Esmail himself is a fictious character being adopted as a pen name by some other, more experienced director. He is a relatively unknown director with little previous work who comes out with a smash hit series. His wikipedia entry is scarce on information, which could be falsified. Public appearances could be explained with a hired actor. Also, his name is an anagram of Mass Email. So the last one is stretching it, and all of the evidence is cirucmstantial at best, but the biggest hint is the show itself. If any show would do it, it's this one. Some have pointed out he has a girlfriend who has been active on Instagram for a while, but she also happens to be an actor. ''She could be in on the identity ruse.''

* Possibly {{Jossed}} as of the sixth episode, in which Mr. Robot directly interacts with Darlene and Romero in separate locations while Elliot is elsewhere.

Both of them have someone they really really want gone. Vera double-crossed Elliot by [[spoiler: killing Shayla before the jailbreak ever happened]], and Scott has managed to one-up Tyrell in every interaction they've had so far. Tyrell will unknowingly provide the "way in" for Elliot and fsociety to vanquish E Corp forever, but in doing so he will offer to use his money and connections to have Vera tracked down if Elliot will agree to dig up as much dirt as he can on Scott in order to utterly ruin him.

Both of them have someone they really really want gone. Vera double-crossed Elliot by killing Shayla before the jailbreak ever happened, and Scott has managed to one-up Tyrell in every interaction they've had so far. Tyrell will unknowingly provide the "way in" for Elliot and fsociety to vanquish E Corp forever, but in doing so he will offer to use his money and connections to have Vera tracked down if Elliot will agree to dig up as much dirt as he can on Scott in order to utterly ruin him.

** Another online theory is that it's vice versa, where Mr. Robot actually does exist and Elliott doesn't.

He doesn't interact with any member of the main cast other than Elliot [[spoiler:outside of a drug withdrawal-induced hallucination]], and seems to have a [[Film/FightClub Tyler Durden]]-esque single minded violent hatred towards his target of the week. Like Tyler, he's the hacker equivalent of a pure id. And Elliot has a noted, self-admitted history of delusion.

He doesn't interact with any member of the main cast other than Elliot [[spoiler:outside of a drug withdrawal-induced hallucination]], and seems to have a [[Film/FightClub Tyler Durden]]-esque single minded violent hatred towards his target of the week. Like Tyler, he's the hacker equivalent of a pure id.