Années Folles

This episode is a huge turning point and exemplifies why I fell in love with the show. Westworld is finally back to amazing storytelling again. This episode was suspenseful, thought provoking, well paced and left me wanting more. I know it's only the third episode but I hope this is the formula that will be used for the rest of the season and future seasons.

Season 4 starts off a bit slow, but this episode is a true return to form. We are treated to some excellent story-telling, jumping right back into the core plot once again. I should also note, the sound effects for this - specifically the large computer array towards the end - are really good, and quite chilling to hear with headphones or any quality sound-system.

Season 3 was okay but nothing compared to season 1 of course. Now this episode is what i have been waiting for since the end of season 2. Cannot wait for the rest of this mind bending season.

Even though it kinda uses the first season's Westworld park as a set/loop it doesn't feel boring at all. They didn't stick around too long in the old-westworld setting and jumped straight to the goal instead of dragging it out.

There is also a kind of play on fatalism and Bernard (so it kinda feels predictable on what is going to happen in future episodes), but we shall see how they will handle it. So far this is the best episode so far. Can't wait for more.

I enjoyed every moment of this episode. There were a couple of parts I could have done without; but I appreciate that they are part of the reasons I keep coming back for more. I'm intrigued by the new layers added to the Westworld experience and can't wait for the next episode; but I will, of course.