We Can Wait for Mr. Robot

I was eager to see the first season's final episode of Mr. Robot earlier this week, but the recent shooting of a reporter and camera man was too similar to this last episode to go forward.  Hence, we will all have to wait until next week to wrap up Mr. Robot.  This is a sensible response to an insensible act.

The USA Network posting this announcement to its website:

The previously filmed season finale of Mr. Robot contains a graphic scene similar in nature to the recent tragic events in Virginia. Out of respect to the victims, their families and colleagues, and our viewers, we are postponing the finale until Wednesday, September 2 at 10/9c. Our thoughts go out to all those affected during this difficult time.

Sadly, the continual gun violence in our society goes on unabated and one could probably suspend much of our evening television at this point except for a few comedies.  And now even the movie theaters are conducting security checks. The reality show that is America's streets can be a pretty scary place these days.  

Update:  Documentary Now! also switched out an episode out of respect for those impacted by the Virginia shooting.

Second Update:  It was worth the wait. Mr. Robot's final episode of the season was confusing, overwhelming, and open to multiple interpretations by all involved. It was fascinating to watch Elliot even reach out to the audience to try and understand the events over three missing days. We left the season with the world falling apart and Eliott spinning out of control.  The second season cannot come soon enough.