Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail actually started poking fun of this, referencing the network’s shows and slogans in the dialogue.
Mr. Robot has revelled in being disruptive in its first two seasons, screwing with narrative traditions and intentionally leaking episodes.
Asked how USA responded, Esmail told Variety: “Can I just say that was done with pure love and USA knows that.
As with The Girlfriend Experience on Starz, it’s always been a little odd that the show has been on USA, a network not generally known for quality drama.