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Westworld

2016 – 2022Show4 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

Sci-Fi & FantasyWestern
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic718.0Rotten Tomatoes80%75%

A gripping, intricate western series about the mind and technology, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S1E10 "The Bicameral Mind" 9.7

Episodes

8.9
8.4
8.0
7.9

Story

These violent delights have violent ends.

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Complex Non-Linear Mystery
  • Existential AI Consciousness
  • Visually Stunning Western Pastiche
  • Dark Satire of Human Nature
  • Hans Zimmer Score Icon
  • High Concept Puzzle Box
  • Moral Ambiguity & Despair
  • Uncanny Valley Horror

Cast

24 of 377 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard J. Lewis, Jonathan Nolan, Frederick E. O. Toye
Written by
Michael Crichton, Lisa Joy, Jonathan Nolan
Produced by
Noreen O'Toole, Stephen Semel, Jordan Goldberg
Music by
Ramin Djawadi

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 2016 · August 14, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2016
Last aired
August 14, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

Vanity Plate, And Starring, Rule of Symbolism +9

  • Vanity Plate
  • And Starring
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Reliably Unreliable Guns
  • Shout-Out
  • Comeback Mechanic
  • Gambit Pileup
  • Characters Dropping Like Flies
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Torch the Franchise and Run
  • Love at First Sight
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys

12 of 173 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Westworld?"

Questions about Westworld

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Westworld?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Westworld from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Westworld worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71).

Which season of Westworld is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is The Bicameral Mind (season 1, episode 10) at 9.7, and the lowest is Crisis Theory (season 3, episode 8) at 7.2.

Can I half-watch Westworld?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for complexity and 10 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Westworld?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Westworld use?

Vanity PlateAnd StarringRule of SymbolismReliably Unreliable GunsShout-OutComeback MechanicGambit PileupCharacters Dropping Like FliesThe Bad Guy WinsTorch the Franchise and RunLove at First SightAll Girls Want Bad Boysand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 tropes for it, including Vanity Plate, And Starring, and Rule of Symbolism.