USA Network is postponing airing the Season 1 finale of computer hacker drama "Mr. Robot" over a scene described as "similar" to the incident in Virginia.
"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," a statement from the network read.
The finale of the show, which stars Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin and Portia Doubleday, will now air next week, on Wednesday, September 2 at 10/9c.
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On Wednesday morning a gunman shot and killed Alison Parker and Adam Ward, a reporter and photographer from WDBJ-TV in Virginia, as they were live on air.
Authorities said the gunman, Vester Flanagan, known as Bryce Williams, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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