Westworld

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO , SKA
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 2, 2016
Season #: 4, 3, 3, 2, 1
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 1379 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,248 out of 1379
  2. Mixed: 79 out of 1379
  3. Negative: 52 out of 1379
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  1. marqpas
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    I loved it from the beginning to the end. It's like a giant puzzle in a dream. Great acting, visuals, story and music. A few scenes are etched in my memory forever. (Ford, Theresa and the glass of wine, awesome.)
  2. Catchy
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Best series I've ever watched! Great acting, good chemistry between actors and story is unbelievable good, every episode there's a mind-blowing twist, amazing story writing for each and every episode.
  3. Esett
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    I only saw the first episode and i have to say it has the potential to become one of the greatest TV shows ever made for the simple fact the story can go anywhere. Questions arise in the first episode about humanity, about ethics, about the nature of our reality, through the eyes of androids that are remarkably life like.

    After reading the SJW fulled rhetoric about this show i have to    I only saw the first episode and i have to say it has the potential to become one of the greatest TV shows ever made for the simple fact the story can go anywhere. Questions arise in the first episode about humanity, about ethics, about the nature of our reality, through the eyes of androids that are remarkably life like.

    After reading the SJW fulled rhetoric about this show i have to say i was surprised to find very little violence and sex in the first episode. Actually with very little editing the show could get a PG-13 rating, in the first episode at least.

    Also i enjoyed the first episode the second time around. Once you get a grip with the show, you start to see the cracks for what they are: not cracks at all but details put there for a reason. IF you let go of your biases you can end up enjoying some amazing acting, and some genuinely great music( you'll hear Paint it Black, as sang by an orchestra). Overall its the best show this time of year.    … Expand
  4. benoski
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    I loved the pilot! I think the show has the potential to be the next big for for HBO.

    Parts of it reminded me of certain video games, such as Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption and even Mass Effect to name a few.

    I'm hinged, and I can't wait to see where this show goes. After the first season, I'll probably check out the original film.
  5. zubarsky
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    I thought the show was going OK and i liked it at first. But, it keeps getting better. After watching tonights episode (11/6) I had to go online and give it my support. It's really getting good.
  6. Lakyforever
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    The show is truly suspenseful and entertaining.
    It asks real, meaningful philosophical questions about the future of our race. Questions that will no doubt be daily-life-relevant in the near future.
    It has some of the most powerful acting I have seen on TV. It gave a sense of closure, a rare sense of satisfaction at this season finale. Not for everyone maybe but definitely a must    The show is truly suspenseful and entertaining.
    It asks real, meaningful philosophical questions about the future of our race. Questions that will no doubt be daily-life-relevant in the near future.
    It has some of the most powerful acting I have seen on TV.
    It gave a sense of closure, a rare sense of satisfaction at this season finale.

    Not for everyone maybe but definitely a must watch for those who likes thinking.    … Expand
  7. vcca15
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    I literally can not believe there are people giving this a negative review, then again, people voted for Trump lol. Regardless, excellent show, exciting, interesting premise. It's one of those shows where you can't wait to see how deep it goes and in what direction, the possibilities are crazy, not knowing who is real, what timeline you may or may not be in, so many questions.
  8. Demorase
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    After episode 2 I am fully on board and ready to say that Westworld is an amazing show. Not that episode 1 didn't show potential and very strong qualities, but it lacked something special to hook me, which episode 2 definitely had.

    Episode 1 was a questionable entry point into the series in introducing Westworld from the point of view of the hosts (the robots) who at that point in time    After episode 2 I am fully on board and ready to say that Westworld is an amazing show. Not that episode 1 didn't show potential and very strong qualities, but it lacked something special to hook me, which episode 2 definitely had.

    Episode 1 was a questionable entry point into the series in introducing Westworld from the point of view of the hosts (the robots) who at that point in time have no sentience or humanity yet. If your protagonist is completely passive and can't really feel, understand or remember anything then you don't really have a reason to care and that was in my opinion a mistake for a pilot. It did however do some very heavy lifting in introducing the concepts of the park, the mythology, and how it's run. Also Dolores really wasn't a strong enough character yet to carry a pilot, she will no doubt gain depth in future episode though.

    Episode 2 was in my opinion the real pilot. Introducing Westworld from the point of view of a visitor which was vital and perfectly done. It showed exactly why people would go to that place, what the experience is like, and the metaphor for video games was very clever, with the process of entering the park very much resembling a character creation in an RPG game. Overall a very strong episode with many twists and turns, while also being satisfying as a stand alone episode. Can't wait for episode 3.    … Expand
  9. LordoftheDance
    Oct 4, 2016
    10
    Pilot was fantastic. You can tell it's definitely supposed to be more action packed than GoT, which a lot of people are comparing it to since it's on HBO. Have to say.. It's a fun ride so far. Loving all the characters both in Westworld and at the base.
  10. wesker2012
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    One of the best AI sci-fi tv shows in all of the tv/movie industry. One of my favorite shows. Great production values as well as top notch acting and thought provoking themes.
  11. Riflenator1234
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Critics are stupid. This show has to be one of the most satisfying things I've seen in ages. It's excellent from start to end, and even if the second season is terrible, the first season stands perfectly well on its own. You're doing yourself a massive disservice if you haven't seen it.
  12. ketr1
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    Luke Cage have a higher rating then Westworld i dont know on what planet we life on.
    this show is very good for me a 9/10 its only getting better. i saw Luke Cage and that show get from me a 4/10 the 6 episode i think by my self wtf i'm looking at bad acting ****
    Westworld 2e episode got me thinking like wtf this is a very good show love it.
  13. Nathonas
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    This is the most intelligent show I've ever seen. As soon as I watched the first episode I had to binge the rest of the show.

    Not only is the story incredibly complex and well-written with unexpected twists, but it also really makes you think about what it means to be human and other fundamental questions of life. The kind of show you'll have to go back and watch again to catch    This is the most intelligent show I've ever seen. As soon as I watched the first episode I had to binge the rest of the show.

    Not only is the story incredibly complex and well-written with unexpected twists, but it also really makes you think about what it means to be human and other fundamental questions of life.

    The kind of show you'll have to go back and watch again to catch details you missed out previously. Absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  14. jonnybgoode
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    Multiple and intricate Plot Lines, great acting, and a seamless movement between the future and the past make this a great show. I look forward to each new episode.
  15. JB_Bees
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    If you're not watching this show, you're missing out. I mean this is FANTASTIC entertainment. Even the male nudity didn't bother me, the plot carried it out.
  16. chezequerz
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Acting is flawless, the depth of concept is very good and the visuals are stunning, this is the kind of first season most series can only dream of. Helped in no small part I'm sure by the inclusion of Sir Anthony Hopkins who plays one of the better roles in his career.
  17. oxXBLADEZXxo
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The impressive acting of Louis Herthum as Delores' father and Jeffrey Wright should garnish talk come awards season. Creepy performances by Ed Harris and Evan Rachel Wood are also noteworthy. This series may be the best thing on TV since Game of Thrones arrived six seasons ago. I recommend you check this one out, and pay particular attention to the nuances of the actors noted above. I hope this series can continue on the same pace, it's a real treat so far. If so, we will see a few members of this cast and crew on stage at the Golden Globes and Emmys in the new year. This show outshines the original, which also made the hair stand up on the back of your neck, and was well acted by Yul Brynner, in the best role of his career. Enjoy!… Expand
  18. LatinCritic13
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    If you watched the original 1970s sci-fi flick of Michael Crichton's Westworld or watched other terrific shows or films like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, The Matrix, Ex-Machina or even played video games like Red Dead Redemption or Mass Effect. I highly recommend you to binge onto this show even though you haven't watched the original Westworld. I gotta tell ya thatIf you watched the original 1970s sci-fi flick of Michael Crichton's Westworld or watched other terrific shows or films like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, The Matrix, Ex-Machina or even played video games like Red Dead Redemption or Mass Effect. I highly recommend you to binge onto this show even though you haven't watched the original Westworld. I gotta tell ya that this show really does feel like that you are diving into the story of Red Dead Redemption or The Matrix combined but it sets in the old wild west with androids! The production design, the outstanding writing, the notable actors, and the soundtrack composed by Game of Thrones' and Prison Breaks' Ramin Djawadi is superb! Trust me, it's awesome, it's gripping as hell, it's sexy, it's bloody epic, and quite yet romantic!

    PS: I think that A LOT of people will start doing their theories like what they're doing to other shows and this show is one of them and it will get millions of people watching this. Good job HBO for bringing this terrific show onto your lineup! :)    … Expand
  19. JAX85
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    best series in 2016 - best story - best story - best story
    best series in 2016 - best story - best story - best story
    best series in 2016 - best story - best story - best story
  20. Brozzzzi
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    Absolutely BRILLIANT show. A renaissance in acting from all cast members, stunning set & costume design, and mind bending concept & writing. Evan Rachel Wood is especially phenomenal in this role.
  21. Pedro10alves
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    This show is fantastic!!! Beautiful cinematography, excellent acting and terrific script!! What else do you want? The team behind did an excellent job at respecting the original script of Michael Crichton and somehow make it fresh!!
  22. Serenityinaz12
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    This show is unbelievable. There were a few episodes earlier in the season that were good but not amazing, but man has this season gotten good. Overall I'm blown away and would put this already as my #3 tv show of all time with X-files #1 and Breaking Bad #2
  23. Rmiles801
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of the best shows ever to come across TV, I'd argue its my favorite ever, and I've seen almost every high rated TV show in existence. That being said, the fact that it only receives a critic score in the 70's is an absolute travesty, any critic who gives this show below a 50 should seriously be fired on the spot, there's just no logical argument you could conjure up toThis is easily one of the best shows ever to come across TV, I'd argue its my favorite ever, and I've seen almost every high rated TV show in existence. That being said, the fact that it only receives a critic score in the 70's is an absolute travesty, any critic who gives this show below a 50 should seriously be fired on the spot, there's just no logical argument you could conjure up to justify that, it actually makes me angry to read such reviews, shame on all of you critics.

    To the show though, I've never enjoyed a show quite this much, I watched the entire thing in the span of about a week, couldn't stop.. if not for my job it would have been in the span of 2 days easily, I'm not going to break down the details because I'll be writing a review that's 10k words, giving this a 10, which I don't think I've done for anything on here yet, can't wait for s2.    … Expand
  24. bcdserra
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Finally a show that gets better and more interesting as it goes instead of tricking you with a flashy start and boring you in the second half.

    I wasn't really into it for the first couple of episodes but in the end I see this as a masterpiece.

    I'm sure the first day reviewers who gave it an unfair 0 must feel really really stupid right now.
  25. kilgore777
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    Superb! Phillip K Dick would be proud. I am so happy to see series like WW and The Expanse embrace science fiction as a viable format instead of spoon feeding the audience with some uninspired, insipid.... rot. WW is thought provoking and the first two episodes held me spellbound... the world through the eyes of the android.... (vague spoiler alert, sort of...) The fact that the andysSuperb! Phillip K Dick would be proud. I am so happy to see series like WW and The Expanse embrace science fiction as a viable format instead of spoon feeding the audience with some uninspired, insipid.... rot. WW is thought provoking and the first two episodes held me spellbound... the world through the eyes of the android.... (vague spoiler alert, sort of...) The fact that the andys have a "subconscious," due to sloppy program practices of not completely wiping their memories is a brilliant idea, and it brings them just that much closer to being human. But, getting back to the show... everything about WW is movie quality, from the gorgeous natural backdrops to the casting, sets, acting and (intricate, wonderful) screenplays. This is not a show for the casual viewer or those with short attention spans, but if you are looking for some thought provoking viewing, you have found your show! While WW could have gone the route of cheesy action/adventure, it strives and succeeds in so much more.... We truly live in a new age of TVs golden years and I am glad to say that HBO has another winner with West World.… Expand
  26. beachldy
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    Stimulating and intriguing from the onset, this is a series totally fun to watch! If anyone loves a mix of science fiction and the Old West, this is the show not to miss from HBO. Even finishing the first episode will leave you with questions, like..... "Who is Ed Harris's character in "actuality", and what is the mission he's on? " Love it!
  27. EasyTab
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    In the near future a high-tech, highly realistic adult amusement park called Delos features theme parks of various designs. These worlds are populated with lifelike androids that are practically indistinguishable from human beings, each programmed in character for their assigned historical environment. Based on the feature film that was created over three decades ago by Michael Crichton,In the near future a high-tech, highly realistic adult amusement park called Delos features theme parks of various designs. These worlds are populated with lifelike androids that are practically indistinguishable from human beings, each programmed in character for their assigned historical environment. Based on the feature film that was created over three decades ago by Michael Crichton, Who is also known for his work in Jurassic Park. Considering the names that are behind this colossal project, it goes without saying that I had high hopes for this series. I am someone that isn't easily impressed. At least, that's what I'm told. So, When I say this show has surpassed my wildest expectations, it should give you an idea of what awaits you. Emphasis on "idea". As, this is one of those shows that is hard to describe. Mainly because it renders a world where the only limit is your imagination. It thrives on human desire, or another way to phrase it, human design. HBO has invested a whopping one hundred million dollars on this project and I for one hope they get there moneys worth because this series deserves it.… Expand
  28. VieRus8u
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    First show since the walking dead, that made me shout out loud YESSSSSS.....now i have a handful of shows that I can say I cant wait till the next episode .....the next season!!!
    Only thing that is bad......that I have to wait so damn long til the next season :O(
  29. geistreiches
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    never did i watch a season 2 times, I'm now starting my 3rd run through.. its fantastic, try using a headset for this one, the music is amazing, its a real experience.. awesome, i hope this series will last long, it fits so well in our time.. amazing, thanks
  30. GuerillaTaktics
    Oct 30, 2016
    10
    Critics are being way overly hard on this one, as they are with most science fiction. This is really good solid entertaining sci fi with an excellent concept and a great adaptation of a classic, with the same creator as jurassic park.
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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Julia Bembenek
    Oct 18, 2016
    90
    With a star-studded cast (notably featuring Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, Anthony Hopkins, James Marsden, and Jeffrey Wright), lush production design, epically sprawling story, and astonishingly huge budget, HBO is banking on the J.J. Abrams-produced Westworld to become a tentpole series. In a rare case, the network's investment pays off.
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  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Oct 17, 2016
    70
    Westworld is explicitly, and often wittily, an exploitation series about exploitation, full of naked bodies that are meant to make us think about nudity and violence that comments on violence. It’s the kind of trippy conceptual project that would be unbearable if it weren’t so elegantly made. So far, it works, mostly--not because it’s perfect but because it gets under your skin.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 4, 2016
    100
    It isn’t just great television, it’s vivid, thought-provoking television that entertains even as it examines the darker side of entertainment.
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