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If the first episode was about introducing the world and its characters, the next one focuses on what makes it all tick. This show isn't going to give easy answers, but now I have new theories.
So the Man in Black has been identified as a human, yet I'm still not ruling out if he's a robot. But after this episode, I'm leaning human - only because of what Dolores finds in the ground. Pretty intense scenes with this dude again. I like it and that's all I'll say.
Poor Teddy can't catch a break, while Maeve caught a big one.
Jimmi Simpson's character was a welcome addition, and in the closing moments we got a tie in with some killer words of wisdom from our boy Anthony Hopkins. He had MVP dialogue, I loved the way he described what the experience of Westworld means to its participants. Totally below the surface stuff.
If someone has any theories about what the hell they think is going on I'd like to hear them. I'm officially lost.
If the first episode was about introducing the world and its characters, the next one focuses on what makes it all tick. This show isn't going to give easy answers, but now I have new theories.
So the Man in Black has been identified as a human, yet I'm still not ruling out if he's a robot. But after this episode, I'm leaning human - only because of what Dolores finds in the ground. Pretty intense scenes with this dude again. I like it and that's all I'll say.
Poor Teddy can't catch a break, while Maeve caught a big one.
Jimmi Simpson's character was a welcome addition, and in the closing moments we got a tie in with some killer words of wisdom from our boy Anthony Hopkins. He had MVP dialogue, I loved the way he described what the experience of Westworld means to its participants. Totally below the surface stuff.
If someone has any theories about what the hell they think is going on I'd like to hear them. I'm officially lost.
My guess - there going to discover that the "virus" that is infecting the robots is violence or trauma.
My guess - there going to discover that the "virus" that is infecting the robots is violence or trauma.
***Again SPOILERS***
Yeah, that was evidence of that in both episodes. Two robots having flashbacks or flashforwards. Did you notice that the indian in Maeve's flashback wasn't even commissioned yet? Weird.
Also, The Man in Black has experienced the scenerios already, which should be a no brainer by now, but it makes me wonder how many attempts he's made to get this far? And it's also implied he's some kind of VIP player. Two episodes in and there's too much to digest.
Yeah, that was evidence of that in both episodes. Two robots having flashbacks or flashforwards. Did you notice that the indian in Maeve's flashback wasn't even commissioned yet? Weird.
Also, The Man in Black has experienced the scenerios already, which should be a no brainer by now, but it makes me wonder how many attempts he's made to get this far? And it's also implied he's some kind of VIP player. Two episodes in and there's too much to digest.
Yes - much too digest, indeed. I actually think that some of the second episode should have be incorporated in the first - it would have made it clearer. I will continue wathcing for sure
I love this show. Part of the reason is that it intersects with a couple of novels I am working on. But I just love watching these robots struggling to self awareness, to understanding what is real.
But that said, the storytelling is done in a way that I fear will not draw huge ratings.
As to what is going on, yeah, fun to speculate.
Who will be the "Judas steer" hinted at in the first episode? Seems like Delores. She is spreading the virus through Shakespeare's words and the virus is waking them up. To what purpose? Who is whispering to Delores where to find the gun?
HBO hopes for this to last multiple seasons. There is no way remaining inside the Westworld theme park can sustain that. It will get boring pretty quick. Because there are no life and death stakes. Humans can't be killed, and robots can't really be either. That could change with Delores gun, but still, it's limited.
We all know there will be a robot uprising. But since its the robots that have our sympathy, how will the story make us fear anything?
So I kind of see this like Planet of the Apes, with the robots leaving the reservation. I think someone on the outside intends for that to happen. But it will not go the way they planned, as the robots will prove uncontrollable even by the virus.
Still hard to understand the bullets. When Ed Harris is shot, dust poofs around his shirt. How could they make that trick? Are the guns firing little pellets maybe?
Anyway, great show so far, and we're really lucky there is a network like HBO that can take chances to make something like this.
Thanks to a free weekend of HBO and Cinemax, I was able to watch the 2nd episode last night.
Like the 1st episode, i definitely like what I'm seeing, but again, I feel like it's a bit too big in concept already, with far too few answers to what's really going on. Maybe this is the game plan and maybe viewers enjoy this, but for me, I like things a bit easier to digest.
Pretty shocking to see Thandie Newton running around butass naked, but I'm sure not complaining, either. I love the way HBO pulls no punches and for this alone, i will sign up for HBO, so I can keep watching.
Anyone know how many episodes Season 1 will contain?
No idea how many episodes, but I have read that they hope this will be the next Game of Thrones. That's why they put 100 million into it.
I have a hard time seeing how it will have that kind of success(even though I love it so far), but they certainly are planning for a large number of episodes.
Another cool thing in episode 2: (((Spoilers)))
The scene where the kid stumbles across Anthony Hopkins. And what happens is really cool. The kid is bright and curious. Hopkins helps him see a town in the desert that we can't see. Then Hopkins stops a snake in mid strike. Garden of Eden anyone? He then says the magic words to the kid, and we learn the kid is a robot.
So we have the innocent created being entertained by his creator.
It is kind of a big idea as with many big ideas, the pay off might not live up to the build up.
Also, isn't it ultimately a good thing that everyone's asking questions at this point? Of course, those questions need answers and those answers might be disappointing/problematic/nonexistent, but it's only the second episode. Personally, I'm not even pressed about the show being that good; I only need something to keep me more or less entertained while I wait for better shows (GOT, Fargo), some of which might not meet my expectations themselves.
As for the episode itself... not bad. Some noticeably corny/lame shit creeping in where the characters are concerned, but still on board.
Very cool show. this is right up my alley. they give you bits and pieces and let you put it together as they slowly reveal what's really going on. definitely a show worth repeat viewings of the episodes to pick up the details.
speculation and theorizing is part of the fun. probably why i loved LOST so much.
Still loving this show through 3 episodes. Though I fear the storytelling used will not hold a wide audience for long, which will lead to this show being considered a bust.
I love the idea of characters like Delores struggling to come to grips with what she is, and determined to escape her fate.
The story stimulates so many great questions. For example, when we see some of the human characters allowing and encouraging the increasing consciousness of the robots, sometimes motivated by their own personal loneliness, it brings to mind powerful ideas about the purpose of creation.
I hope audiences continue to be patient with this developing series.
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