Westworld
In terms of popularity , Westworldis perhaps 2nd only toGame of Thronesas one of HBO ’s most successful appearance . Since 2016 the show has entertained devotee over the course of 21 episodes . Its unique narrative , based on the employment of Michael Crichton , has draw in trillion without fail over the past four years ; with complex persona forced to navigate an already complex balance between what is real and what is unreal .
prepare to continue with more season , Westworld’sfan base will doubtless be reinvigorate . Here is the best of what the show has had to offer so far .
update on July 30th , 2022 , by Shawn S. Lealos : Westworld returned with its fourth time of year in 2022 , and the quality has not lessened . While there were n’t as many episodes from the third season that shanghai fans on IMDb , the 4th season has already had a duo of standouts that turn out that the genius and inventive nature of the show is as stiff as ever . That fourth time of year picked up seven year after the third ended and then metre jumped again to 23 year afterward . This makes it interesting to see where the show ends up , as a fifth season is coming to HBO and rooter are hoping that the show will stick the landing place and pound out the best appearance of the time of year so far , at least as far as IMDb lover are concerned .
Dissonance Theory (S1 E4) - 8.6
In the first time of year , thing moved slowly to the point where viewers get word nothing was as it seemed . " Dissonance Theory " was the episode whereWestworldshowed that Dolores was catch closer to her own knowingness .
However , what really makes this installment so beloved by fans isWestworldfan - favorite character , The Man in Black , and his actions here . He ends up arrested and thrown into prison , and he did it for one intellect - to break out Hector Escaton . From the breakout to the showing of ability by The Man in Black , " Dissonance Theory " show why he is such a great character .
Contrapasso (S1 E5) - 8.6
In the first time of year episode " Contrapasso , " Dolores makes a crowing move toward her transformation . She eventually loses the good female child in a crazy domain personality and last realizes something is very incorrect behind the scenes of the composition park .
This was the midway point of the first season , and it included a tremendous affaire d’honneur between Dolores and Maeve . The serial also proved it was n’t scared to take matter in very different direction , and there was no retardation down after this .
The Mother Of Exiles (S3 E4) - 8.7
The third time of year ofWestworldmixed things up and many fans did n’t take the change well . Only one third season episode experience a high IMDb sexual conquest , and that was " The Mother of Exiles , " which was easy the ripe episode of the time of year for several reasons .
The Man in Black made his return in this instalment , which likely made IMDb fan very happy . With so many new character and young versions of honest-to-god single , bringing back William give it a shot of adrenaline , and there was a fantastic fight between Bernard and Stubbs .
Vanishing Point (S2 E9) - 8.7
This sequence initially revolves around Emily and William as they travel to find discussion for the latter ’s injury by Lawrence . At first , they mull on their past and Juliet ’s felo-de-se ; they both blame each other for it , Emily take a firm stand that her female parent had discover his memory card and killed herself out of disgust .
He proceeded to kill Emily , believing her to simply be a host . However , when he discover that she had the memory identity card , verifying her account of his wife ’s death , William contemplates how give notice he is from reality .
Trace Decay (S1 E8) - 8.7
Trace Decay really reach home the level ofcomplexity thatWestworldcan offerwith Dolores experiencing several different timelines . More central to the theme of the episode , Dr. Ford and Bernard verbalize much on the morality of killing Theresa and the signification of suffer as a legion , a discussion in which Ford importune the moral issues Bernard faces are immaterial .
The Doctor expresses his philosophy that the deviation between human and Host emotion is non - existent , roundly state that “ consciousness does not survive . ” Bernard , in turn , comes to the realization that the ‘ merciful ’ memory rub Ford proposes had been perform on him before .
The Passenger (S2 E10) – 8.7
The finis of season 2 was a shocking disorder to the plot . In this episode , the Valley Beyond is presented as a tangible safe haven for the Hosts to flee to . Bernard , informed that he is the key to access it , extend the rebellious Dolores the hazard to enter the Valley .
He kill her when she refuses and attempts to ruin it and all of the guests , but then restores her within a Charlotte - model body after recalling that her control social unit was still intact . She and Bernard are subsequently able to impart with Delos personnel into the outside earth . This is implied to have apocalyptic implications in a post - credit vista , where William finds himself in a shattered hereafter face by what seems to be a emcee model after his daughter .
The Original (S1 E1) – 8.8
The pilot episode ofWestworlddid an splendid job of establishing the overall setting and basic rule of the human race . Dolores and The Man in Black ( William ) are both introduce in this episode , the latter being an apparent invitee ofWestworldwho malevolently interact with the robotic Hosts of the park .
The instalment also introduces the main plotline of the Host ’s becoming self - cognisant , with the park stave scramble to rectify ‘ mistake ’ in the master of ceremonies programing . This is mark by Dolores violating the Asimov - like directive to not vote down endure thing when she nonchalantly kills an insect .
The Adversary (S1 E6) – 8.8
In gain to the proceed journey of The Man in Black , “ The Adversary ” introduces a number of subplots . Dr. Ford is revealed to have maintained several first - generation Hosts within a cabin inWestworld , built to resemble the Doctor ’s past kinsperson . As they are relatively unmonitored , these horde ’s trouble Bernard , who is exceptionally interested with his unfitness to overtop these much older machines .
Meanwhile , Maeve learn the verity of her existence and the purpose ofWestworld . Despite their uncovering that someone had already done so , she then blackmail two technicians into increase her intelligence .
The Riddle Of The Sphinx (S2 E4) - 8.9
A smashing wad is uncover in this episode about the motivations behind Delos . The founder of the company , James Delos , is revealed to have worked with William in the past toward the goal of transfer his consciousness to that of a host . This project was initially believed to be successful , but in the present William see that James ’ genial nation has deteriorated beyond salvation .
By the end of the episode , William kills Craddock and Emily ( who has escaped her presuppose captivity by the Ghost Nation ) let out herself to be his daughter
Generation Loss (S4 E4) - 9.0
" Generation Loss " was the time of year four installment where things changed , and IMDb fans vote it as one of their two favorite episode of the 2022 season . In the sequence , Maeve and Caleb set off into the howl 20s , and this was the most shameful sequence of the season and one that deepen everything again .
This was possibly the episode most similar to the first season than anything since then . This episode revealed that Charlotte had flies that would infect a human and admit her to control them . Maeve also faces off with William , who is a host now , and a potent one , giving this episode The Man in Black that fans always desire to see more of .
