Mr. Robot: Relevance and Popularity in Today's Society

Arthur Gates highlights the timely relevance of Mr. Robot in today's social landscape.

### The Timeliness of Mr. Robot: A Conversation with Arthur Gates
* 🎉 Arthur Gates congratulates Mark on the success of "Mr. Robot," highlighting the show's **intense and engaging nature**.
* 💡 Gates reflects on the show's popularity, noting its **relevance to current societal issues**, especially in light of events like the **Edward Snowden revelations**.
* 📺 He emphasizes the importance of addressing contemporary topics, stating that the show captures "**what's worth what's happening today**."
* 🗣 Gates recalls how creator Sam Esmail acknowledged concerns about the show's longevity, asserting that "**I want it to be relevant now because this is our time**."
* ⏳ He appreciates that the series doesn't aim for **eternal relevance** but rather serves as a "**periodic piece**" that resonates with the **current moment**.
* 🌟 This focus on present-day issues contributes significantly to the show's popularity, making it a **timely reflection of societal challenges**.

Hey, everyone. It's me, Arthur Gates. Mark, congratulations to the show of the summer, man. Talk to me about starring on Mr. Robot. Well, it was fantastic. I mean, intense some scenes, some days. It was intense. But I mean, just knowing now that it was so popular, it's awesome. Yeah, it's such a socially relevant topic, especially coming off of the Edward Snowden stuff. This is really relevant. Talk to me about being able to share that relevancy. What's worth what's happening today? Well, I think as Sam said, a lot of people said, Well, this show is gonna be outdated in like three years because of technology and stuff like that. But he said, Well, I don't care because I want it to be relevant now because this is our time. We live in. So I think that's a great thing, not trying to be like, We're gonna be relevant forever, but This is very like a periodic piece, and I think that's a part of the popularity that it's right here, right now.

Mr. Robot's Martin Wallström at NYCC with Arthur Kade

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Arthur Gates discusses his intense experience filming Mr.

Robot, which has gained popularity due to its socially relevant topic.

The show's creator, Sam, aimed for immediate relevance rather than trying to be timeless, contributing to its popularity.

Gates believes the show's focus on the present moment is a key factor in its success.