Westworld Delivers
HBO knows that Game Of Thrones is drawing to an end in a couple years and is eager to find a replacement franchise which will garner as much hype, awards and help drive and sustain viewership. Enter, Westworld!
If you like Humans, Deadwood with a splash of The Truman Show then you will love Westworld.
I was lucky enough to see the first 4 episodes and I am now saddened to know that I need to wait almost 2 months before I can continue watching. I will likely re-watch the series on a big screen with big sound because this series deserves it!
Westworld is about a futuristic theme park experience, which costs guest $40K per day to live amongst life-like AI robots in a western theme world where they are free to do ANYTHING they want. The world is massive and storylines change as "guests' interact with the "hosts".
The series takes an interesting twist as the robots start to question their existence and start remembering past lives from various storylines. This glitch in a software update has some employees concerned, while others are fascinated and want to explore this more ignoring all repercussions.
Westworld is elegant, simple but the motives of each character is deep and complicated. From the creators to the guests to the hosts, Westworld's exploration into a futuristic hedonistic experience only leaves you wanting more.
HBO is banking that this will fill a gap that Game Of Thrones will leave when it departs. I hope that the momentum can continue and if the first 4 episodes are any indication of greatness then HBO has bet on the right horse.
While Game Of Thrones featured, at the time, unknown character actors, Westworld brings together a stellar cast with the best acting chops the TV industry offers. From Sir Anthony Hopkins as the creator of Westworld, to Ed Harris as an evil Gunslinger, to Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, a sweet western girl who questions her existence, this ensemble cast doesn't miss a beat.
Don't forget to tune into HBO on October 2nd to see what all they hype is about. I promise you won't be disappointed.
