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Greetings from Lithuania.

"Don't judge a book by its cover" says the old saying. This saying could also be perfectly used for TV shows and by saying cover i do refer to pilots. Pilots are always made with all possible resources, money and etc. to attract the viewer, so usually pilots are amazing. But you can get an overall idea of the show like after watching 2 or 3 episodes.

Same is here with the new high profile TV show "Westworld" (2016-). Opening episode (aka. pilot) was really great, 10/10 in my opinion. Second episode was a bit weaker, but still a very good chapter. Acting by a GREAT cast in "Westworld" is uniformly good, but nothing that specially good for which anyone in here so far could get some big awards. Production values are amazing, clearly a loot of money were spent on this show (although it's not quite "Game of Thrones" also).

Overall, so far a very intriguing plot, amazing production values, great cast doing its uniformly good job will get me to the screen for next episodes. Just hope they won't make "Westworld" into another "Lost" during its run (as much as i loved the first season of that one, they ruined the series later). Great show so far.

In this episode, they have expanded more upon idea everyone questioning from the 1st, how do the guests come in the park and why this park is required in the first place. This episode's story-line focuses on the concept of west-world from the perspective of a new guest and detailing out the answer for first question, for the second question's answer was more subtle and focus on the new guests curiosity and the answer to be revealed at latter period.

The story-line is developing steadily on the human-like consciousness in droids of the park, in a way promising a deep and adventurous proceedings. The Anthony Hopkins's character is full of gravity and viewers will be curious to know about him more, on the other hand Ed Harris's character is full of suspense and shows a glimpse of the idea that without consequences what a man can do.

Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadger

In this episode, we are introduced to two new characters played by Ben Barnes and Jimmi Simpson. They both do a great job at portraying two completely different characters. Thandie Newton also gets a stronger role in this episode. Ed Harris takes the cake for the best performance in this episode. He perfectly portrays a bad guy on a mission.

The story once again is great and engaging. We see more of Westworld and the people behind it.

Pacing and tone are consistent throughout the entire episode.

The science behind the androids and the world itself is still left unanswered.

This episode was slower and not as fast paced at the first episode.

The blend between nudity and violence is once again perfectly mixed.

Pros: Engaging story, good performances by Ed Harris and Thandie Newton, consistent pacing and tone, perfect blend between violence and nudity

Cons: Slower episode and many unanswered questions

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

Very slow episode with two great moments near the end.

That calmness in Antony Hopkins character with deep wisdom is a promising for the coming episodes.. I think this episode clarified some previous mystery and it is getting closer to "Source Code" the movie, but for diversified purposes they make rethink in every belief of human beings