Let’s Explore The ‘Westworld’ Timeline With This New Video
The beauty ofWestworldis that there are several ways to enjoy it and to talk about it. you’re able to pick apart its mysteries and examine every detail and attempt to discern the meticulous puzzle that showrunnersJonathan NolanandLisa Joyhave so gleefully assembled. You can enjoy it as a scathing commentary on art and entertainment in the 21st century, an examination of how we enjoy ourselves in a world where consequences are nullified. You can respond to its philosophical musings, its grand science fiction ideas, and the clever way it recontextualizes western iconography. I like to think thatourWestworldcoverage here on /Film hasmanaged to touch on all of this.
But today, we’re looking at a video that’s all about mystery solving. If the puzzle box aspect ofWestworldis your thing, you’re in the right place. If you just want the show to unfold around you, this is the point where you turn back.
Still here? Okay. Let’s do this.
One thing that has become increasingly clear over the past six weeks is thatWestworldis set in two different timelines, separated by 30 years or so. Early in the timeline, park guests William and Logan explore the park with Dolores, a robotic Host who has broken free of her loop. Decades later, the host known as Maeve has gained sentience of her own as the park deals with corporate espionage and a variety of in-park issues related to a recent software update. Once you know what to look for (like changing logos, the fact that some characters never interact with others, etc.), it’s easy to discern which part of the timeline you’re watching. And now, YouTuber Zen Zep has started putting the key events ofWestworldin chronological order.
The resultingWestworldtimeline video is an excellent start for everyone looking to dive off the deep end. It’s not comprehensive – And how could it be? The first season isn’t event over yet! – but it does give all of your theorizers out there something to build upon.
Interestingly, this video doubles down the idea that the scenes of Dolores speaking with Bernard Lowe are actually taking place in the past, which suggests a few possibilities. Itcouldmean that these are memories that have been tampered with and that Bernard is acting as a stand-in for Arnold, Westworld’s deceased co-founder. Or itcouldmean that Bernard is Arnold’s son and that we’ve been actually watching Jeffrey Wright play two characters this entire time. Or it could mean nothing at all and everyone is wrong.
If you want to plunge further down theWestworldrabbit hole,we’ve got you covered.
