In a series known to push storytelling ambitions, Season 3 of Westworld was arguably the series’ biggest gamble, as it took the exploits of the Western-themed narrative out of this setting and brought the attractions’ sentient robots, or “hosts,” into the dystopic real world. While this pivot surely provided the series with a number of new storytelling avenues, it also resulted in the most cumbersome and complex journey the series has seen yet. After the first four episodes of Season 4, the current arc feels like it’s earning a bit of a soft reboot, trimming the storytelling fat for a more streamlined story, which comes with the benefit of being a more accessible experience. However, it also suffers from feeling like the previous season was ultimately a prologue to the twisted world of Delos and their deadly hosts, making us question where this ship is headed.
