Watch it now: ‘Mr. Robot’ S3E3, ‘You’re the Worst’ S4E9

Mr. Robot and You’re the Worst both traded in messy people chasing impossible fixes, whether through code or bad decisions. The third season episode of Mr. Robot and the fourth season episode of You’re the Worst still reward rewatches, even years later, because the performances and structure hold up. Here is what stands out now, with updated context for anyone circling back in 2026.

Mr. Robot S3E3: “eps3.2_legacy.so”

Logline: Mumbling hacker vigilante deals with a personality crisis while stopping his own attempted end of the world. Verdict: Spoilers, spoilers! Mr. Robot is hitting the third season with its eye set on a bit of soul-searching, and this episode twists the format just a little, but for grand effect. After a static second season, the show has twisted and turned into a story not about little hacker Elliot (Rami Malek), but about corporatocracy and global currency wars. USA Network has pumped money into the utterly self-confident Mr. Robot to ride the wave of peak TV with its own prestige show. Each week, Sam Esmail creates an episode rife with cinematic allusions and giant sweeping camera motions unlike anything else on television. For the first two seasons, we saw Elliot dealing with the other half of his personality, a dominant and reckless persona that erupts in the form of his own dead dad (Christian Slater) – a.k.a. the titular Mr. Robot. He causes economic collapse before resolving to figure out what his alter ego’s mysterious “stage two” is, as Elliot is scared it might go too far. Unfortunately, Elliot was unable to find answers before being shot by his comrade-in-hacker-arms Tyrell Wellick (portrayed to creepy perfection by Martin Wallström). This episode takes a breather from the heavy “global” story that the third season is wrestling with as we focus down into some flashbacks. Yay! Esmail toys with Mr. Robot’s structure, zooming in on Tyrell as we watch the events of his life from the first season’s ending all the way to the present day. We are finally grabbing a look at how this character works and feels. Wallström plays all the quiet, exiled sadness incredibly well, and his big grins at the mention of his obsession in life, Elliot, are both creepy and somehow a tiny bit endearing. This is an episode about imprisonment, and it shows Tyrell even morphing his appearance to don a hoodie, trucker hat, and ruff beard to embody both sides of Elliot’s persona – a highly clever bit of costuming and character design that clues us into just how far Tyrell, in the rest of the season, will go for Elliot and Mr. Robot’s ideas . . . even becoming him, if that’s what it takes. The gun jammed when Mr. Robot tried to shoot Tyrell, forcing an uneasy alliance on Stage 2. Tyrell also sits through psychological testing and receives a laptop to begin the work, details that sharpen the sense of surveillance and control running through the cabin scenes.

Legacy of Mr. Robot

Mr. Robot finished its run in 2019 and left behind a clear mark on prestige television. The series earned multiple Golden Globe wins and nominations, including Rami Malek’s win for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Its treatment of mental health and corporate power helped push those topics into mainstream drama conversations. The show’s visual language and nonlinear storytelling influenced later series that wanted to blend hacker procedural beats with psychological drama.

Tyrell Wellick’s Enduring Appeal

Tyrell remains one of the most discussed supporting characters from the entire run. The season three character study deepened viewer understanding of his obsession and loyalty. Online discussions still list him among the show’s strongest creations because Wallström balanced menace with genuine need. The disguise sequence in this episode became a shorthand for how far the character would go to stay close to Elliot’s orbit.

Where to Watch Mr. Robot in 2026

Mr. Robot left Netflix in January 2026. Viewers can purchase digital episodes or seasons on Amazon Prime Video and similar platforms. Physical media sets remain available, and occasional licensed clips surface on official network channels. Availability can shift, so checking current listings is the safest route before a rewatch.

You’re the Worst S4E9: “Worldstar!”

Logline: Idiot bozos destroy their lives to form a self-destructive relationship. Verdict: Spoilers, spoilers! This week on Stephen Falk’s You’re the Worst we’re treated to a twisted turn of events involving motherly neglect and ignorant actions. For the past few seasons we’ve seen stupid novelist Jimmy (Chris Geere) and wild publicist Gretchen (Aya Cash) slowly move closer together, before Jimmy sabotaged their relationship at the closer of the third season. Their friends dipsy Lindsay (Kether Donahue) and nice-guy Edgar (Desmin Borges), in this season, have risen to the occasion to become the “serious ones” amid Jimmy and Gretchen’s ruined romance. You’re the Worst is a real oddball of a show from FX, tackling modern relationships with a mature but absurdist edge. In its fourth season, You’re the Worst continues a trend of subverting expectations. This week showed “yogurt tube” Jimmy, after an eight hour phone call with Gretchen, swear off reconciliation and go off to find a quick “shag”. Gretchen helped Lindsay confront her sister, who has wrought torture upon Linds’ life, all the while trying to deal with going serious-but-not-serious with a new beau. There are standout moments in an episode otherwise showing more stalling in the Jimmy and Gretchen reunion, including a rapturous scene as Gretchen looks through a glass door to see Jimmy dipping his biscuit into someone else. She inquires, “What is wrong with me?” before, uh, self-biscuit-dipping, and the moment is equal parts tragic & funny. That’s what You’re the Worst is: the worst and best bits of these characters on display – and it’s utterly hilarious but sad to watch every week. Lindsay’s mother visits and sheds light on the origins of her issues. Jimmy hooks up with someone from his past after the long phone call, adding another layer to his attempt at moving on.

Legacy of You’re the Worst

You’re the Worst ended in 2019 with a finale that used time jumps and offered an optimistic yet grounded resolution. Critics and viewers praised the series for its portrayal of PTSD, depression, and non-traditional rom-com elements. The show treated mental health as part of everyday life rather than a problem solved by grand gestures. Its willingness to let characters stay flawed while still reaching for connection gave the final season emotional weight that still registers on rewatch.