Westworld

[RedKnight]

Well it seems, after one episode it's a big guess, that they will run alongside each other to a point of convergence.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

That has honestly sapped my excitement for watching the episode.

[Captain Turdseye]

Yeah, if there isn’t a big improvement in the next episode I’m going to jib it. I enjoyed the first series but not enough to watch it all again and they’ve left it too long before bringing out the second one.

[Tony Moanero]

If you haven't done so already, just watch the film. Balls to these newfangled takes on things. Old is gold.

[VladimirIlyich]

Saw the first episode of series 2 and it was all over the place. If it wasn't for the lack of quality tv series at present I would bin it off myself.

[redheart]

Westworld is one of the worst examples of indulgent  television in what is supposedly the third golden age of TV.

 

Not as intelligent as it liked to think that it is. Dragged on for too long

[Tony Moanero]

What are the first and second golden ages of television?

[Tony Moanero]

I’ve said it before and I’ll saying it again, I don’t know why they have to keep remaking/“rebooting” stuff.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

I’ve said it before and I’ll saying it again, I don’t know why they have to keep remaking/“rebooting” stuff.

$$$$$$$$$$$

[Elite]

What are the first and second golden ages of television?

Eldorado and Bargain Hunt

[Tony Moanero]

$$$$$$$$$$$

Yeah, I get that. But, why remake something like Westworld, which was largely a long forgotten film?

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Yeah, I get that. But, why remake something like Westworld, which was largely a long forgotten film?

$$$$$$$$$$

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Joking aside, it's an interesting concept, it's closer to reality with today's technology, and they can use modern technology to also paint a very vivid picture of what it might be like, and develop the story/possibilities further regarding sentience, and what it means to be alive.

[Tony Moanero]

I get that, but Yul Bryner was Westworld. Admittedly, I’m not familiar with a lot of modern actors, but I’d be surprised if any of them could match let alone better his performance in the original.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

I get that, but Yul Bryner was Westworld. Admittedly, I’m not familiar with a lot of modern actors, but I’d be surprised if any of them could match let alone better his performance in the original.

It's a different story thiugh, with a different take on it. Not a direct remake, more of a pivot IMO.

 

Saying that I'm not sure I'll even watch this season if it's going to disappear up its own arse. Will watch maybe 2 episodes and see, as others have said. Fuck waiting 8 hours+ for a payoff.

[Moo]

Overall I enjoyed that episode, it did have it's faults, mainly that it tried to cram too much in, whereas last season was a slow burn. And I'm hopeful that the two close timelines won't last more than a couple of episodes.

[Elite]

Still as confusing as fuck but that was a great episode. Loved all the backstory to the park and hope they continue to delve deeper.

[Redder Lurtz]

I'm not sure I even know what's going on any more, other than the obvious rebellion storyline. 

[Elite]

Reddit helps a lot to understand things.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Reddit helps a lot to understand things.

The spoilers. The main twist at the end of S1 with the man in black? Knew it, half way through the season.

 

Cheers Reddit.

[VladimirIlyich]

It's started to go all 'Mr Robot' and I binned that off ages ago.

[ZonkoVille77]

Caught the 2nd episode last night. The main thing that stood out for me was the old Delos coughing and saying something along the lines of "time is running short". I guess this means he's dying and wants the tech in WW to keep him alive. Which brings us to the next part - he must have succeeded.

 

So who is he? At the start of S1 there's a geezer sitting on a porch and he sees a photo which 'snaps' him into 'thinking' i.e. coming aware. I wonder is it him, or at least part of his DNA that went into that particular host? The photo might be his daughter or possibly grand daughter, so is it the little girl that went over to Delores at the piano?

 

Bit of a head fuck that show. I think I'll go back to masturbating.

[aws]

The photo isn't a host it's a photo of the fiancé of the Man in Black which he dropped on his first visit decades ago. I think it's the concept of the photo itself which sets Dolores' father thinking.

[Redder Lurtz]

Still no idea what's going on.

[Anubis]

Haven't watched any of Westworld but from what I've read on this thread it smacks of writers trying to be too clever.