The Hollywood Reporter shared in an article today:

“The previously filmed season finale of Mr. Robot contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today’s tragic events in Virginia. Out of respect to the victims, their families and colleagues, and our viewers, we are postponing tonight’s episode. Our thoughts go out to all those affected during this difficult time,” the network said in a statement.

It is unfortunate how often art not only imitates life, but life now imitates art in the least becoming of ways.  Kudos to USA Network for recognizing the scenes in tonight’s scheduled episode would hit too close to home, not only for those who were directly affected by today’s events, but for those who may have been watching that interview when the events took place.

Waiting until Sept 2 to air the season finale, and re-airing a critical episode of Mr. Robot feels like a both considerate and responsible decision on the part of the network.  This is not the first time a television show, or network, has found itself in the position of needing to make such a decision — but we can wish it was the last.