Why Is ‘Mr. Robot’ So Obsessed With 'Back to the Future'?

'Mr. Robot' drops many references to 'Back to the Future,' using them to develop the main character and hint at the eventual story.

June 12, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Amanda Thompson

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Robot Deals With Time Travel and Alternate Universes

Unsurprisingly, Esmail later turned his sights to cinema and directedthe highly successful Netflix thrillerLeave the World Behind.

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