Always strong, reviews for the past few “Mr. Robot” episodes have been positively glowing.
Airing amid that heightening critical enthusiasm, Wednesday’s “Mr. Robot” enjoyed week-over-week gains in adults 18-49 and total viewership.
The episode, which was the penultimate first season installment, drew a 0.49 adults 18-49 rating with 1.319 million total viewers. Both numbers top those of last week’s broadcast, which drew a 0.44 with 1.238 million.
The adults 18-49 rating was the series’ best since the July 8 airing drew a 0.59; the viewership total was the largest since the July 22 episode attracted 1.384 million total viewers.
“Mr. Robot” concludes its first season next Wednesday.
— USA Network led into “Mr. Robot” with veteran drama “Suits.” This week’s episode drew a 0.61 with 2.299 million viewers. The numbers trail the 0.68 rating and 2.306 million viewership average scored by last week’s broadcast.
The “Suits” summer finale airs next Wednesday.