iflix Scores Exclusive on Mr. Robot for Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: The OTT platform iflix has acquired exclusive rights to deliver the new season of Mr. Robot in Southeast Asia.

The show will be fast-tracked from the U.S. New episodes of Mr. Robot will premiere every Thursday on iflix, within 24 hours of the initial U.S. broadcast.

iflix is currently available in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, with further rollouts planned for the coming months.

James Bridges, iflix’s chief content officer, commented: “We are thrilled to bring this latest installment of Mr. Robot, one of the world’s most exciting and compelling series, exclusively to our markets. The multi-award-winning first season was one of Southeast Asia’s most talked about shows of 2015. It is another example of our passion for seeking out and delivering the best content available to our subscribers across the region.”