Westworld

[squ1d]

Anyone else watching this show?

It's a serialization of the Michael Crichton novel that was made into a movie in the 70's. The central premise is a Wild West theme park populated by self aware androids. Ripe for delicious existential themes.

I'm loving it so far.

[geonuc]

I've watched several episodes and agree, it's a good series.

[SciFiFisher]

I have managed to watch the first two episodes. I will probably binge watch the entire season some time when I have insomnia or can fob the boy off on someone else for several days. Too violent for a 6 year old.

[squ1d]

Just noticed I posted this in totally the wrong forum group. LOL.

#blamesphone

[SciFiFisher]

Just noticed I posted this in totally the wrong forum group. LOL.

#blamesphone

#farmboyhands #teeenytinyscreens

[Sigma_Orionis]

[squ1d]

Just noticed I posted this in totally the wrong forum group. LOL.

#blamesphone

#farmboyhands #teeenytinyscreens

#truth

[SciFi Chick]

Well, that answers my question. I shall move it for you, because I suspect this show will be generating discussion over time.

What network is airing this? More importantly, is it on any of the streaming services? I have Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu.

[squ1d]

HBO

[Thumper]

Didn't we talk about this somewhere else like a month ago?

[SciFi Chick]

Didn't we talk about this somewhere else like a month ago?

Yeah, but it was buried in another thread. I think it was the binge watching thread.

[geonuc]

I'm five or six episodes in to it now and it's getting quite interesting. The last one I watched had a bit of a shocker in it at the end.

[Thumper]

Was there gratuitous $ex and profanity?

[SciFiFisher]

Was there gratuitous $ex and profanity?

Define gratuitous.

[gethen]

Still liking it here too. Thandie Newton rules.

[Thumper]

Was there gratuitous $ex and profanity?

Define gratuitous.

gra·tu·i·tous
ɡrəˈt(y)o͞oədəs/
adjective
1.
uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
"gratuitous violence"
synonyms: unjustified, uncalled for, unwarranted, unprovoked, undue; More
2.
given or done free of charge.
"solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice"
synonyms: unjustified, uncalled for, unwarranted, unprovoked, undue;

Umm, I retract my previous statement.

[vendic]

Definition 1 sounds like most politics.

[geonuc]

Still liking it here too. Thandie Newton rules.

Her character sure seems to be shaking things up a bit.

[Thumper]

Flipped by the local morons babbling on the radio this morning and they were talking about the last episode, and how many plot twists were revealed. This was supposedly the season finale. The next season will debut in 2018!?

Even if I had been able to watch, and even if I would have remained interested for the entire season, by the time 2018 rolls around, I'll have forgotten my name let alone that I had any interest in some remake called Westworld...

[geonuc]

Say what?! 2018? WTF is that about?

[Thumper]

That's what I heard. Mind you the source was local radio morons. I have not verified.

[Thumper]

Confirmed

[Parrothead]

I'll keep an eye out for the first season, hopefully it will re-air on another station up here, like GoT does, at a later date. In the meantime, I can watch the original movie. I also purchased/dl'd colourbox's song "Just Give 'Em Whiskey", which uses samples from "The Prisoner"and "Westworld". I only have this 1983 song on an lp and it pairs up well with Sigue Sigue Sputnik's "21st Century Boy".

[squ1d]

Arguably the best show on TV this year. I'm not thrilled, but I'll remember it in 2018.

[SciFi Chick]

My husband starting watching season 2 yesterday, which reminded me I had never watched season 1. Just finished the first episode. Wow! Excellent writing. Reminds me of a number of books/shows I've watched, but it takes all to the next level. I can't wait to continue.