Mr. Robot is a highly acclaimed TV series with a devoted fan base. This show is famous for its unconventional storytelling method. The show features Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson. He is a cybersecurity engineer who interacts with the imaginary Mr. Robot.
Even years after its conclusion, Mr. Robot remains popular. It’s a slow-burn mystery with a compelling story and top-notch acting. The show delves into the role of technology in a world craving anarchy.
However, Mr. Robot is not the only one who shares ideas of fear of technology. There are plenty of other options and we are going to explore some of those in the post below.
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1. Humans (2015-2018)
Stream on Apple TV & Prime Video
Humans is a sci-fi TV series that aired on Channel 4 and finished in 2018. The show, starring Gemma Chan, is like Westworld in that it explores a world where people can have human-like robots at home to assist with daily tasks.
However, as you might guess, having robots with human-like abilities doesn’t always turn out well. The series is well-written and gained a dedicated fan following. If you enjoyed shows like Mr. Robot, Humans offers another perspective on the risks of technology.
2. Utopia (2013-2014)
Stream on Prime Video
Utopia might not be as famous as Mr. Robot, but it is still an amazing watch. The story is about scientists and a powerful company that can make people unable to have babies. Everyone is in a rush to find a comic called The Utopia Experiments, which is believed to predict diseases.
Although there’s an American version on Prime Video, it didn’t get as popular as the original British one. But if you like shows like Mr. Robot, you might enjoy the theme of a government secret plan and society fighting back in Utopia.
3. Twin Peaks (1990-1991, 2017)
Stream on Paramount+
Twin Peaks is another show similar to Mr. Robot. This particular series has inspired many other mystery shows. It is a famous series that ran for just two seasons in the 1990s but is still considered iconic. The story takes place in a strange small town. Everything seems usual until Laura Palmer gets murdered.
The main characters start an investigation to find out who did it, and in doing so, they uncover many dark secrets in the town. Anyone who has finished watching Mr. Robot is likely to notice the similarities between the two shows. Mr. Robot takes a lot of inspiration from Twin Peaks in terms of themes and styles.
4. Homecoming (2018-2020)
Stream on Prime Video
Homecoming is a show made by Amazon, and it featured Julia Roberts in the first season. She assumed the role of Heidi Bergman, who assisted soldiers as they came back to regular life. Later on, Bergman tries to begin a new life and discovers something is wrong with her old job.
Homecoming is an intense thriller and keeps fans on the edge of their seats. It’s based on a well-liked podcast with the same name. For fans of Mr. Robot, you will surely enjoy the unfolding mystery in Homecoming. So, if you are yet to watch this series, you should start now!
5. Legion (2017-2019)
Stream on Hulu
Next up, we have Legion, a show from FX that didn’t last long but is worth a watch. It is based on a character from Marvel Comics, but don’t expect it to be like the other Marvel shows that you usually watch. The story is about a schizophrenic man named David Haller, who possesses secret powers.
He discovers his true self after falling in love with a patient in a mental asylum. Then he starts to question if what he hears and sees is real. In shows like Mr. Robot, both Elliott and David are characters who aren’t very reliable in telling their stories. They know even less about themselves than the people watching the show.
6. Dexter (2006-2013)
Stream on Showtime
Dexter is a super popular show that ran for 8 seasons. Like Mr. Robot, Dexter shares a theme of leading a double life. Dexter Morgan works as a forensic technician during the day but is a killer at night. The show focuses on an anti-social guy who follows his father’s rules, wears a social mask, leads a dual life, and struggles with relationships.
In both Dexter and Mr. Robot, you end up understanding the main character is the worst person in the show. Dexter is a serial killer who enjoys causing harm, and Elliott is a hacker involved in damaging the economy. Yet, both are perfect protagonists for a TV series.
7. Orphan Black (2013-2017)
Stream on AMC+
Orphan Black is about a street-smart person who gets caught up in a mysterious plot after seeing a girl who looks exactly like her take her own life. The show follows Sarah Manning, a street-smart woman who, after witnessing a woman’s suicide, decides to take on the stranger’s identity, realizing they look identical.
At first, Sarah thinks they might be long-lost sisters, but there’s a lot more to the story, and she finds out about it. The story is all about the lives of different clones, with shady conspiracies. Similar to shows like Mr. Robot, this series keeps viewers on edge and doesn’t let up until the intense ending.
8. 12 Monkeys (2015-2018)
Stream On Hulu
12 Monkeys is based on the movie of the same name by Bruce Willis. Those who have watched the movie will know that James is a scavenger who has to time-travel in the past to stop a deadly plague from spreading. His mission is to wipe out the Army of the 12 Monkeys who unleashed the virus.
For sci-fi fans, 12 Monkeys is a must-watch. The story, characters, and music are all impressive. The show keeps you intrigued with every episode unlocking something new. You may have watched many series similar to 12 Monkeys, but predicting what happens next in this show is tough. If you enjoy great series like Mr. Robot, 12 Monkeys should be just right for you.
9. Counterpart (2017-2019)
Stream on Apple TV and Prime Video
Counterpart is an exciting sci-fi thriller series, starring J. K. Simmons as Howard Silk. The story revolves around Howard, an employee at the United Nations agency, Office of Interchange (OI). He does routine tasks overseeing the checkpoints between the parallel Earths: Prime and Alpha.
The parallel worlds started in 1987 during an experiment in East Germany, when a scientist started interacting with his parallel self. Over time, a pandemic in the Prime world led to significant changes between the two worlds. The story of Counterpart is complex, making it a great watch for those who enjoy series like Mr. Robot.
10. Hannibal (2013-2015)
Stream on Hulu/Amazon Prime Video
This series is based on multiple novels by Thomas Harris. The story is about a famous psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter, who helps patients by day but secretly kills and eats people in his free time. Will Graham, a criminal profiler unknowingly cross paths with him, and Hannibal enjoy playing games with him.
This show is a stylish cat-and-mouse game with serious consequences. Both Mr. Robot and Hannibal share unreliable protagonists and are created by visionary showrunners. This American psychological horror series doesn’t hold back on gruesome scenes, and it’s these powerful visuals that make it stand out.
