We're Pretty Sure This Is What Mr. Robot's Complicated Ending Actually Means

Elliot's therapist helps him (and us) unpack the mystery of Elliot's identities and actions. An imaginary version of her "sits down" with Elliot inside his head and spells out what's been going on, explaining the formation of his different identities, stemming from his traumas. She even breaks the fourth wall to reveal that the audience, too, is part of Elliot's inner world, another "friend" he's created. Finally, she tells the vigilante/hacker Elliot that he needs to let the "real" Elliot take control again.