Titillating. Not a word a throw around easily, but good lord was the premiere good. Mr. Robot is back with a swift kick to the pants. Last year this show came out of nowhere (and on USA, a network not really known for its original shows) and instantly became a hit. So happy it’s back and it looks like creator Sam Esmail has crafted another twisted road to run down.

Season 2.0 starts about a month from the massive fsociety hack on E Corp that’s been dubbed the 5/9 Attack. The economy is reeling (cash has returned to prominence over credit cards, loans are all screwed up, the housing market is barely holding on). The only one left of the original fsociety team is Darlene and Mobley. Mobley takes more of a backseat as Darlene is the clear leader, continuing the fight to change the world. Elliot has taken refuge at his mom’s house in Queens, forcing an environment where he doesn’t have computer access to keep Mr. Robot at bay. Mr. Robot is not happy about that.

Gideon is being hounded by the feds thinking he’s to blame for 5/9. Even if they can’t prove it, he fears he’s going to be the scapegoat.

Tyrell has disappeared to avoid the cops and his wife has taken a new beau and continues to keep the devilish wheels of E Corp moving as public, political and continued hacking keep squeezing them.

Angela has taken a gig at E Corp, seemingly for altruistic spying reasons (and money) but it looks like she may have been swayed to the dark side (Antara’s parting shot at the bar is the greatest).

Every awesome element that makes Mr. Robot great is at work in the premiere. Arresting visuals and soundtrack. Christian Slater is awesome, his scenes with Rami are always intense and on point. You don’t know for sure what’s real or what isn’t, Elliot as the unreliable narrator is fascinating to be with. Theories are already flying at what’s really going on with him. The hacking stuff is cool (hijacking a smart home and a massive malware ransom on E Corp), seeing Darlene continue to push forward as the leader is great. Seeing what Angela is doing is heartbreaking. Slimy stuff with the E Corp’s chiefs (the scene in DC is some brilliant material) and the route with Gideon I didn’t see coming. Mr. Robot is unbelievably intriguing, unnerving and sexy at the same time.

If you don’t watch this show, you should be. Get on Season 1 and catch up (10 episodes). If you do watch, I’m preaching to the choir. I want more right now. Sam Esmail is a genius.