2016 – 2022 · Series · TV-MA

Westworld

Name: Westworld
Director: Andrew Seklir, Anna Foerster, Craig Zobel, Frederick E. O. Toye, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Helen Shaver, Jennifer Getzinger, Jonathan Nolan, Jonny Campbell, Michelle MacLaren, Neil Marshall, Nicole Kassell, Paul Cameron, Richard J. Lewis, Stephen Williams, Tarik Saleh, Uta Briesewitz, Vincenzo Natali, Craig William Macneill, Lisa Joy, Meera Menon, Amanda Marsalis
Genre: Western, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2016
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Peter Mullan, Steven Ogg, Zhang Bo, Thandiwe Newton

Critics

Audience

In a futuristic amusement park styled after the Old West, lifelike artificial beings serve visitors who can indulge nearly any desire. As these creations begin to develop signs of awareness, the series explores consciousness, free will, human cruelty, and the boundaries between programmed behavior and genuine choice.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy cerebral science fiction, morally complex characters, and layered mysteries, but it’s Not for you if you prefer straightforward storytelling, brisk pacing, or lighter entertainment; fans of Altered Carbon may find it appealing.

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Cast

Evan Rachel WoodPeter MullanSteven OggZhang BoThandiwe NewtonJeffrey WrightTessa ThompsonAaron Paul

Directors

Andrew SeklirAnna FoersterCraig ZobelFrederick E. O. ToyeHanelle M. CulpepperHelen ShaverJennifer GetzingerJonathan NolanJonny CampbellMichelle MacLarenNeil MarshallNicole KassellPaul CameronRichard J. LewisStephen WilliamsTarik SalehUta BriesewitzVincenzo NataliCraig William MacneillLisa Joy

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