'Mr. Robot' Season 2 News: Sam Esmail to Direct ALL Episodes

By Jess Dailo, Christian Post Contributor Wednesday, December 23, 2015

After a successful first run, fans are holding high expectations for the upcoming season of "Mr. Robot."

It was reported that the development for the second season of "Mr. Robot" has already started. According to Variety, the writers of the series are trying hard to find inspiration for the second season of the series. The big reveal that took place in the previous season left fans wondering just how the series will continue. It was shown that the story had been straight from Elliot Alderson's, played by Rami Malek, delusional perspective.

With that element revealed, there are many questions about how the story will be presented in the upcoming season. While there has yet to be any details revealed, it was stated that the series will explore darker themes, compared to those in the previous season.

Nevertheless, the USA Network president Chris McCumber also shared his excitement over the series. "We are really happy that people are seeing the same things that we see in a show that we love so much. The competition is so intense — there's so many great shows deserving of recognition and of people's time. It's very hard to break through. Our philosophy is now that you have to have an 'always-on' strategy from the moment the season ends."

He also took the time to commend the creator of the series Sam Esmail. He stated, "You have to find voices that are relevant and great storytellers and have such a specific vision. In Sam, we have found that."

It was revealed that Esmail will be the one directing all episodes for the upcoming season of "Mr. Robot." During the first season, he only directed the first three episodes of the season, while posing as a writer for five of the episodes.

"Mr. Robot" season 2 is expected to air sometime in 2016.