I’m not quite sure where to start with this one, honestly. So…bullet point style
–Bernard being a Host totally shocked me. I got actual shivers the second he said “what door?” He always seemed the most human (which is probably the point). He had a believable backstory, he’s had interactions with his ex wife (is she a Host or…?) and he has a lot of traits that I would consider indicating humanness: philosopher, lover, husband/father, curious.
–The Board is the real enemy here right? At least in the overall grand story. They want that code (intellectual property) for something–I can’t believe they are just paranoid that Ford will wipe everything at a moments notice.
–People made mention of Ford’s Empire–is there another park besides Westworld? Can you have an Empire with just one park?
–Dolores and William getting set up for a love triangle with Teddy? Also, do you think William is right: Westworld doesn’t reveal your basest self but your deepest?
–How BIG is this park?! And does there come a point when the stories are so…neglected (most of the narrative interest seems to be at the center with the town) that sentience becomes more pronounced?
–I wonder if Lee, the head writer, is a Host. He’s such a cliche that now he feels like a old model of a Host before Ford got really creative.
–What does Ford really want? Just to tell stories? If that’s true, then I got a bridge to sell you.
–What’s the endgame? Westworld got renewed for S2 so it’s time to start looking at the big picture. Self awareness for the Hosts is part of it, but I think there’s more. And I think it’s all about the Board.