| "shutdown -r" | |
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| Mr. Robot episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Sam Esmail |
| Written by | Sam Esmail |
| Cinematography by | Tod Campbell |
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| Original release date | December 13, 2017 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
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"shutdown -r" is the tenth episode and season finale of the third season of the American drama thriller television series Mr. Robot. It is the 32nd overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Sam Esmail. It originally aired on USA Network on December 13, 2017.
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 and Darlene are taken by the Dark Army, while Angela meets with Price.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.454 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, directing, editing and score.