(HBO) Westworld

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Westworld is a dystopian science fiction television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Produced by HBO, it is based on the 1973 film of the same name (written and directed by Michael Crichton) and, to a lesser extent, the film's 1976 sequel, Futureworld. The story begins in Westworld, a fictional and technologically advanced Old West-themed amusement park po[CENSORED]ted by "host" androids. The park caters to high-paying "guests" ($40,000 a day) who can indulge their wildest fantasies inside the park without fear of reprisal from the hosts, whose programming prevents them from harming humans. Later, the plot of the series expands to the real world, in the middle of the 21st century, where people's lives are led and controlled by a powerful artificial intelligence named Rehoboam (Rehoboam).

Nolan and Joy serve as executive producers, along with J. J. Abrams, Jerry Weintraub, and Bryan Burk. The first season aired between October 2 and December 4, 2016; it comprised ten episodes. In November 2016, HBO renewed the series for a ten-episode second season, which aired from April 22 to June 24, 2018. Westworld's premiere on HBO had the network's highest viewership ratings for a premiere. since the first episode of True Detective in 2014. Additionally, the series ranks as the most-watched first season of any HBO original series. An eight-episode third season premiered on March 15, 2020. In April 2020, HBO renewed the series for a fourth season.

The series has received largely positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its cinematography, story, and acting.

Synopsis

In an unspecified future, Westworld, one of six theme parks owned and operated by Delos Inc., allows guests to experience the Old West in an environment po[CENSORED]ted by "hosts," androids programmed to cater to guests' every wish.

Hosts follow a predefined set of interlocking narratives, but have the ability to deviate from these narratives based on the interactions they have with visitors.

The hosts repeat their narrative anew each day—having erased their memories of the previous day—until they are reused or saved for use in other narratives. For the safety of visitors, hosts may not harm any life form; this allows visitors almost unlimited freedom to engage without punishment in any activity they choose with the hosts, including rape and murder. Staff are housed in a control center called "The Table," connected to the park via vast underground facilities, overseeing daily operations, developing new narratives, and repairing hosts as needed.

cast and characters
Main article: Westworld characters

    Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy / Wyatt, the oldest hostess still working at the park. Initially assuming the role of a rancher's daughter, she discovers that her entire life is an elaborate lie.5
    Thandie Newton as Maeve Millay, a hostess, who acts as Sweetwater's madam, but her unreconciled memories of her from a previous role of hers led her to become self-aware.
    Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe, head of Westworld's Programming Division, and a software programmer for artificial people. Wright also plays Arnold Weber, co-founder of Westworld.
    James Marsden as Teddy Flood, a host. He is a gunslinger who returns to Sweetwater to find Dolores, hoping to rekindle their relationship.
    Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Armistice, a hostess. She is a brutal and ruthless bandit, and is a member of Héctor Escaton's gang.
    Luke Hemsworth as Ashley Stubbs, Westworld's head of security, tasked with monitoring human-host interactions and ensuring the safety of guests.
    Sidse Babett Knudsen as Theresa Cullen, Westworld's quality control officer, who is responsible for keeping the park from becoming disorganized.
    Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore, the narrative director of Westworld, whose artistic temperament aggravates his co-workers.10
    Rodrigo Santoro as Héctor Escaton, a host. He is the leader of a gang wanted for robbing the Mariposa Hotel in Sweetwater.11
    Angela Sarafyan as Clementine Pennyfeather, a host. She works as a prostitute for Maeve and is one of Westworld's most po[CENSORED]r attractions.10 Lili Simmons portrays another host who fills the same role when the original Clementine is removed.13
    Shannon Woodward as Elsie Hughes, a rising star in the Programming Division tasked with remedying strange behavior in the park hosts.
    Ed Harris as the Man in Black, a veteran guest sadist who seeks to uncover Westworld's innermost secrets.
    Anthony Hopkins as Robert Ford, co-founder and director of Westworld.5
    Ben Barnes as Logan Delos, a regular guest who introduces William in the park.
    Clifton Collins Jr. as Lawrence / El Lazo, a host. He is a charming but dangerous criminal with a knack for maneuvering and negotiating with the various criminal elements of Westworld.12
    Jimmi Simpson as William, a reluctant first-time visitor to Westworld, bonding with his future brother-in-law, Logan. Initially dismissive of the park's lewd attractions, he gradually discovers a deeper meaning to the park's narrative.12
    Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale, CEO of the Delos Destinations Board, which oversees Westworld and other parks.
    Fares Fares as Antoine Costa, a member of Karl Strand's security team.
    Louis Herthum as Peter Abernathy, Dolores's father. Bradford Tatum also portrayed Peter Abernathy in the first season, after he was released.20
    Talulah Riley as Angela, a host who welcomes newcomers to the park.
    Gustaf Skarsgård as Karl Strand, the Delos chief of operations, who leads Delos' attempts to retake Westworld from the rogue hosts.
    Katja Herbers as Emily, a guest at Raj Park who escapes to Westworld during the Host uprising.
    Aaron Paul as Caleb, a construction worker.

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