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Das Original (S01E01)
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Das wahre Selbst (S01E02)
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Der Sreuner (S01E03)
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Dissonanztheorie (S01E04)
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Contrapasso (S01E05)
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Der Widersacher (S01E06)
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Trompe-l'Oeil (S01E07)
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Spurenzerfall (S01E08)
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Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (S01E09)
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Die Bikamerale Psyche (S01E10)
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Der Freizeitpark "Westworld" verspricht seinen Kunden die Erfüllung aller Wünsche und Gelüste. Jeder Besucher kann in die verschiedensten Rollen schlüpfen, darf einmal ein echter Revolverheld sein, kindlichen Spaß oder die dunkelsten Fantasien ausleben. Vom Sheriff bis zur Saloon-Prostituierten ist das gesamte Park-Personal auf die Wünsche der Kunden programmiert – im wahrsten Sinne, denn es handelt sich um perfekt menschlich aussehende Roboter. Ihre Entwicklung liegt in der Verantwortung von Bernard Lowe (Jeffrey Wright), der seine Geschöpfe bis zur kleinsten Geste detailgetreu herstellt. Autor Lee Sizemore (Simon Quarterman) ist der Geschichtenschreiber in Westworld. Nach seinem Script wird geprügelt, geschossen und gemordet. Sicherheitschef Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) sorgt dafür, dass die Parkbesucher keinen Schaden nehmen. Mastermind und Urvater aller Androiden ist jedoch Dr. Ford (Anthony Hopkins): Als eine Art Frankenstein des Freizeitparks schuf er vor Jahrzehnten die ersten lebensechten Wild-West-Statisten. Eine von ihnen ist die schöne Farmers-Tochter Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood). Trotz brutalster Übergriffe erwacht sie jeden Tag frohgestimmt – bis sich ihr Roboter-Vater Peter (Louis Herthum) abseits des Scripts um ihr Leben sorgt und sie heimlich vor der Gewalt in Westworld warnt. Immer mehr Androiden weisen "fehlerhaftes" Verhalten auf und werden für die Parkbesucher zur Gefahr. (Sky)
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The first season really blew my mind. Each character seemed to live and die in their own storyline, until I suddenly realized that they lived and died in multiple storylines within the park and still get to experience the same in real life in the labs of society. Let me tell you it's a pretty depressing experience for artificial intelligence that is becoming self-aware. The whole season was quite strange. At times it was low-key fun, and at other times a drama of unsuspected depth. Except for a few weak moments, it was a great show. What an ending.
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Crichton's original film Westworld presented, through the name of its famous writer and the participation of Yul Brynner as the star, the closest possible connection to the western genre, which is now perceived as an ordinary and not very interesting B-movie. Although the respected HBO was behind the production, I did not expect something so well-thought-out and captivating, and elaborate, and something that would compel me to watch the entire first season in the shortest possible time. A smart series with a complicated structure that is thought-provoking, with a humanistic focus, with ambiguous characters, and brilliantly cast and directed - what more could you ask for? Westworld plays with the popular idea of the creation of artificial intelligence, which is the responsibility of two technological visionaries - Ford and Arnold. The practical Ford is focused on business and relentlessly pursues his goal of building a giant amusement center that creates a perfect illusion of the Wild West in the 19th century. Its residents are meant to be indistinguishable from humans, nothing more than top-notch machines. His colleague Arnold realizes the consequences of their efforts and playing god begins to frighten him. He becomes an obstacle to progress and his life ends in a futile attempt to stop the project. 35 years later, he paradoxically stands in the way of Ford's society running smoothly. There are inexplicable phenomena in the behavior of the robots, employees are disappearing, tension is mounting, and change is in the air. The authors of the series play a wide-ranging and in-depth game with the viewer, confusing them, playing games on the side, and combining genres. Of course, Westworld is above all a tribute to the classic western with all its identifying features and stereotypical characters. It is also sci-fi, but lovers of romance, nerds accustomed to deciphering a multitude of references and puzzles, and fans of adventure spectacles will also find something in it for themselves. What works wonderfully is the combination and balance of intellect and emotional engagement. The complex structure of the story forces the viewer to think, while the abuse of the artificial beings evokes a wave of sympathy for their fate, not unlike the position of ancient slaves. Wealthy park visitors have the opportunity to torture, kill, and rape anyone of the robots - and they often do. While the robots represented a threat in Crichton's Westworld, in the new adaptation, they represent the more sympathetic part of the series' protagonists. Their desire to understand the meaning of their existence and for dignity humanizes them more than humans full of superiority, selfishness, and callousness. The revolt of the robots brings with it not only destruction but also hope for the restoration of moral values and humanistic ideals. It is hard to say what I would praise the most about Westworld. Is it the cunning variability of characters influenced by reprogramming or the revelation of their identity? The performance of veteran actor Anthony Hopkins as the grand, manipulative, and dangerous park boss? Or perhaps the excellent set design? Regardless, I am looking forward to the next season like a little boy. Overall impression: 95%.
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A very satisfying first season. Badly written, western scenery absolutely beautiful, contrasting with Harris as the killer. Hopkins is wonderful. The diagnostics in the finale, or Talking About God and Shakespeare with Dad is chilling. More and heavier… 1: A huge, thoughtful metaphor for the life that we live today. Narratives written by big corporations, puppets living in a loop of going work and awakened people trying to escape from the grips of manipulation. Nolan and his wife have revived the sci-fi classic from 1973 with such sensitivity that the result is fresh, while also traditional. The awakening of artificial intelligence is a classic topic set in the ritual of regular lives, the loop turning the androids into human beings. The Matrix back to front, where machines suffer under the domination of people. Abrams’ supervision helps the mysterious atmosphere and huge scale, because, despite all the breathtaking action scenes and opulent apparitions, it remains primarily a thoughtful conversational drama, playing heavily with the perception of time. The star-studded casting isn’t just for show. Ed Harris is diabolical, Evan Rachel Wood pretty as a picture. The scenes where Anthony Hopkins appears gets the viewer’s eyes glued to the screen. Clever dialogs, conversations with a reason and a story about the importance of the story and the truth lying within. Dosage of information, the timing and the final bait to make you look keen for the potential next season are all performed with the utmost care. At times it didn’t look like it, but Westworld is the event of the year and you’ll want to watch it again.
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