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Sep 2016
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Ep1 - 'Mr. Robot' Creator Sam Esmail on ...

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Showrunner Sam Esmail takes us behind-the-scenes of the making of season two of the award-winning drama, from the challenges of directing all the episodes to delivering plot twists and reveals that will surprise ever-vigilant viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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