The tech dystopia presented by the subgenre feels increasingly of a frustratingly banal present. The end result became one of the most authentic and expert-celebrated depictions of cybersecurity and hacking ever. Robot makes it feel just as ridiculous and chilling without it ever feeling beyond the realm of reality. For as much has been said about the familiar existential cynicism and bitterness at late-capitalism present in Mr. Robot, it became in many ways one of the most uplifting shows of the decade, and you can see why in the pilot.