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Westworld

TV Show

Westworld is a science fiction Western television series produced in the United States.1)

Creators

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created it.2)

Based On

It is based on Michael Crichton's 1973 film of the same name and, to a lesser extent, the film's 1976 sequel, Futureworld.3)

Plot

In an indeterminate future, Westworld, one of Delos Inc.'s six theme parks, offers visitors to experience the American Old West in an atmosphere filled by “hosts,” androids trained to please the guests' every wish.4)

Length

Each episode lasts between 57 and 91 minutes.5)

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins plays Robert Ford, Westworld's co-founder and Park Director.6)

Ramin Djawadi

Ramin Djawadi, who also worked with showrunner Nolan on Person of Interest, wrote the series' original soundtrack.7)

Premiere

Westworld's ten-episode first season aired on October 2, 2016, in North America and Australia, and on October 4, 2016, in the United Kingdom and Ireland.8)

HBO

HBO is in charge of production.9)

Reception

Critics lauded the series for its graphics, plot, and acting.10)

Ed Harris

Ed Harris appears in the series as the Man in Black, a vicious experienced visitor attempting to unearth Westworld's deepest secrets.11)

Confusing

Wetsworld is the sort of series that you can't get enough of due of the narrative.12)

Seasons

Seasons 1 & 2 have 10 episodes, where season 3 & 4 have 8 episodes.13)

Original

Michael Crichton authored and directed the 1973 picture that inspired the series.14)

Locations

Part of the series was shot at Castle Valley, Utah, east of Moab, where John Ford had done four Westerns.15)