The first image for Mr Robot’s upcoming third season has been released, confirming (as if there was any doubt), that Elliot (Rami Malek) has not succumbed to the gunshot wound he contracted at the end of season two.

Revealed via Entertainment Weekly, the shot shows our protagonist very much alive and seemingly back in business.

“I never intended to have the question of his condition be lingering between seasons two and three,” said creator Sam Esmail. “ We respect the audience too much to leave that as a cliffhanger.

“Season three is about Elliot trying to bounce back and fight against the people who have been using him. Elliot isn’t going to take this lying down.”

The 10-episode run will premiere in October.