"403 Forbidden" is the first Christmas-themed episode of the USA Network drama Mr. Robot, produced and aired as the third episode of its fourth and final season.
Synopsis[]
On Christmas Eve, Wang Shu advises Zhang to call off the Deus Group meeting. Instead, he sets the meeting for the next day. Zhang recalls his former lover Chen committing suicide after his forced marriage. Zhang chooses to make Tyrell CEO of E-Corp. Elliot approaches Krista on the street, but she fearfully pushes him away. Elliot and Darlene argue about the plan. Elliot and Mr. Robot hack Cyprus Bank employee Olivia Cortez. Finding her in a bar, Mr. Robot buys her a drink. They talk about their families before Elliot kisses her and she takes him home. Vera's informant keeping tabs on Elliot delivers a picture of Elliot and Krista to the butcher shop out of which Vera's smuggling drugs. Vera shoots him for being unreliable. While Olivia sleeps, Elliot gets a passcode he needs and sends it to Darlene. Olivia comes to him and opens up about her issues with drugs and self-harm. On their way to Allsafe, Elliot mentions to Mr. Robot that they're being followed by a white van. Going home instead, Elliot finds Tyrell has broken into his apartment. Before Elliot can warn him that the Dark Army is likely listening, Tyrell reveals that he will be the CEO of E-Corp and how his position will let them take down the Dark Army.
Songs[]
- Uncredited
- "Time (Clock of the Heart)" - Culture Club
- "Lover's Tears" - Fei Fei Feng
- "Sick of Myself" - Matthew Sweet
- "Jingle Bells" - Stan Reynolds & His Orchestra and Laurie Johnson & His Orchestra
- "Kelly" - Van She
- "Flesh Without Blood" - Grimes
Cast[]
| Actor/actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Rami Malek | Elliot Alderson |
| Carly Chaikin | Darlene |
| Martin Wallström | Tyrell Wellick |
| BD Wong | Whiterose |
| Elliot Villar | Fernando Vera |
| Christian Slater | Mr. Robot |
| Dominik Garcia | Olivia Cortez |
| Jing Xu | Wang Shu |
| Eugene Shaw | Chen |
| Ross Kurt Le | Zhi Zhang |
| Jas Anderson | DJ |
| Gloria Reuben | Krista Gordon |
| Adam Garcia | Manny |
| Ajay Perez | Isaac |
| Dean Scott Vazquez | Miguel |
| Jayden Martinez | Juanito |
| Jahneer E Williams | Javi |
| Jessica Mosher | Waiter |
| Christian DeMarais | Evan Floyd |
| Jim Stanek | Jason |
| Jonas Cohen | Mr. Gray |
| Carrie Vu | Chen's Bride |