Mr. Robot: The 10 Best Characters Introduced After Season 1

In its outstanding first season, Mr. Robot introduces a strong cast of core characters that remain fairly consistent throughout the show. These characters like Elliot, Darlene, and Angela are captivating and well-developed over the course of all the seasons.

While Mr. Robot does an effective job of introducing and consistently developing these characters, the show also brings new characters into the following seasons that enrich the series, particularly where the Dark Army is concerned. The best characters introduced after season 1 are those who are entertaining and compelling on their own while also contributing to the development of the original core storyline and the show’s themes.

10 Frank Cody

Frank Cody (Erik Jensen) is a popular conspiracy theorist and talk show host introduced in season 2. His outraged, fear-mongering approach enables him to fan the flames of paranoia, chaos, and misinformation. Erik Jensen’s portrayal of this character bears many resemblances to real-world media personalities who use their platforms irresponsibly and hold enormous sway over public opinion.

Cody becomes even more intriguing in season 3 when it is revealed that he works for Whiterose (one of Mr. Robot‘s best characters) and how she dictates the focus of his commentary. Even though Cody criticizes the government and claims to be exposing conspiracies, he is actually aiding in a conspiracy of his own while in league with a corrupt government official.

9 Wang Shu

Whiterose’s (BD Wong) assistant Wang Shu (Jing Xu) comes into play in the fourth and final season. Unlike Whiterose’s previous assistant Grant, Wang Shu is able to speak her mind more freely in front of her boss. Whiterose talks to Wang Shu more respectfully than when talking to Grant.

Wang Shu is able to be more critical and is even allowed to walk away from Whiterose and the Dark Army when she reaches her breaking point. Given how Whiterose seeks to manipulate and control everyone and everything, it is intriguing to have a character whom she respects, works closely with, and doesn’t look down on.

8 Olivia Cortez

By season 4, Elliot is willing to cross lines that he wasn’t willing to before in order to take down Whiterose and the Dark Army. A disturbing example of this is when he pretends to fall in love with Cyprus National Bank employee Olivia (Dominik Garcia-Lorido) and drugs her. She used to be addicted to drugs and has been clean for eight years until Elliot emotionally manipulates and blackmails her so he can get the credentials to Cyprus National Bank’s Deus Group account.

It is easy to sympathize with Olivia, heartwarming to see her romance with Elliot, and then devastating to see how Elliot betrays and violates her trust. She is a likable and sympathetic character in her own right while also forcing Elliot to look at himself and the dangerous path he is going down by believing that the ends always justify the means.

7 Ray Heyworth

The normally comedic Craig Robinson delivers an impressive performance as Ray, a season 2 character who can come across as both friendly and threatening. Ray is originally only interested in Elliot because Elliot’s tech skills can help Ray save the illegal, lucrative website he is running.

He could never predict that Elliot would enable him to reevaluate his priorities and to take accountability for the immoral business whose consequences he’s been turning a blind eye towards for too long. Ray’s development shows the profound impact (even when it’s unintentional) that Elliot has on others.

6 Santiago

First appearing in season 2, Agent Santiago’s (Omar Metwally) cold and dismissive nature makes him an unlikeable character who places seemingly needless obstacles in Dom’s path. Santiago’s personality and the difficulties he creates for Dom make a lot more sense once it is revealed that he is a Dark Army mole. This makes Santiago a more compelling character as he navigates the pressures of meeting the Dark Army’s demands while trying to not appear suspicious.

Fans have also realized that Santiago’s family was likely being leveraged against him just like Dom’s was leveraged against her by the Dark Army. This in addition to his grisly fate proves that the rude and corrupt Santiago is ultimately another tragic pawn of the Dark Army and Whiterose.

5 Mohammed Biswas

Trenton’s brother Mohammed (Elisha Henig) only appears in a single Mr. Robot episode in season 3, yet he is a memorable character who leaves a strong impression. When Elliot hits rock bottom, Mohammed is the one who unexpectedly brings Elliot back from hopeless despair. Mohammed’s stubbornness, curiosity, and struggle with the loss of his sister, and the untrue, terrible things the media is saying about her leads to an unlikely powerful connection between him and Elliot.

They unexpectedly find solace in one another and provide a way forward after the tragedy of Trenton being framed and killed. Mohammed unexpectedly saves Elliot’s life and gives him the key to undoing the 5/9 hack.

4 Janice

Taxidermist and Dark Army operative Janice (Ashlie Atkinson) uses a sweet tone of voice when she talks, even when the subject is killing or torturing someone. The juxtaposition between her tone and what she’s actually saying makes it disconcerting to listen to her.

She openly threatens Dom’s family when talking to her and clearly revels in making Dom suffer and feel powerless during her arc in season 4. Ashlie Atkinson does a remarkable job of making the audience fear and hate her character, which makes her death one of the most satisfying in the show.

3 Leon

Leon’s (Joey Bada$$) penchant for launching into monologues about everything from Seinfeld to complex philosophy makes him an entertaining character. His interest in Elliot makes more sense when it is revealed that Leon is working for the Dark Army. He is an intellectual fascinated by art while having no qualms about ruthlessly killing someone for the Dark Army.

Leon is also compelling because unlike most of the other characters working for the Dark Army, he is not blindly loyal to them. Although he was introduced in season 2, by season 4, he stops working for them and even chooses to help Elliot, Darlene, and Dom. Elliot was more than a job to him. Leon genuinely likes Elliot and is happy to help him and Darlene.

2 Dominique “Dom” Dipierro

Even though she is one of the show’s major players, Dom (Grace Gummer) isn’t introduced until the beginning of season 2. As one of Mr. Robot‘s most intelligent characters, Dom is perceptive, relentless, and determined to learn the truth and do the right thing. The audience respects Dom and also feels bad for her as she struggles with restlessness and loneliness.

Even though an FBI agent learning the truth threatens Elliot, Darlene, and Angela, fans still find themselves rooting for Dom. Furthermore, the relationship she forms with Darlene is a complex and authentic bond that ultimately forces each character to confront their insecurities and the things holding them back.

1 Irving

As a used car salesman and a high-level Dark Army agent, Irving (Bobby Cannavale) is unpredictable and fans never quite know what to expect from him. He might try to sell someone a used car and crack jokes or he might butcher someone to death with an ax. He can do both of those tasks well and he enjoys them.

He can launch into a heartwarming monologue about his relationship with his kids to get through to Tyrell, only for the audience to later learn Irving doesn’t have any kids and is using his sales tactics. In his final scene, Dom is terrified of what he will do to her, but all he wants to do is to catch up with her and sell her a copy of his debut novel Beach Towel. These unpredictable, cunning, and sometimes lighthearted antics make Irving the show’s best character introduced after season 1, as he first debuted in the premiere episode of season 3.

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