It's been confirmed that USA Network's Mr. Robot will be ending with its fourth season. While the original plan was for the show to return with eight episodes, we'll be getting an expanded 12-episode order and the plan is for it to premiere in 2019 (meaning it will have been off the air for a year).
While the idea of a fifth season had been toyed with by creator Sam Esmail, plans changed and a lengthier fourth season was decided on to wrap the story up in an effective way. The creator has made no secret of his desire to not keep Mr. Robot going forever and had this to say about ending it:
"When I first created the world of Mr. Robot, I thought it would be a niche television series with a small, cult following. Over the past three years, it has become so much more, and I am continually humbled by the show’s recognition and by the amazing cast and crew that work tirelessly to help bring my vision to life. Since day one, I’ve been building toward one conclusion — and in breaking the next season of Mr. Robot, I have decided that conclusion is finally here. Everyone on the creative team, including the amazing people at USA and UCP, didn't want to say goodbye, but we ultimately have too much respect for Elliot's journey to extend past its inevitable ending. Therefore, season four will serve as the final chapter of the Mr. Robot story. To fans of the show: thank you for the past three years, and I can't wait to share this exciting final season with you."
It's never good when a show outstays its welcome and it's just a relief to know that Mr. Robot will be given the opportunity to conclude in a way which will hopefully satisfy fans.
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