The acclaimed hacker thriller about a troubled cybersecurity engineer drawn into a plot to topple corporate America was filmed in New York, whose gritty edges give the show its paranoid, off-kilter mood.
Where was Mr. Robot filmed?
Mr. Robot was filmed in New York City.
Every Mr. Robot location, explained
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The city – Manhattan
Elliot’s world used Manhattan and its streets.
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Coney Island – Brooklyn
Key scenes used Coney Island and Brooklyn.
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The studios – Greenpoint
Interiors were built at studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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A paranoid New York
The show captures an uneasy, off-kilter version of the city.
Planning a visit
New York – the show’s real setting – is an accessible, iconic city.
Mr. Robot Fun Facts
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Filmed in New York The hacker thriller used the gritty side of New York.
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fsociety The show’s hacker collective became a cultural touchstone.
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Malek's breakout Rami Malek won an Emmy as the hacker Elliot.
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Unusual framing The show’s off-centre camerawork became its signature.
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A tech-accurate thriller The show was praised for its realistic hacking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Mr. Robot filmed?
In New York City.
Is it set in New York?
Yes – in the city.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Rami Malek.
When did it start?
2015.
