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Westworld

Dissonance Theory

  • Episode aired Oct 23, 2016
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 58m
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8.6/10
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Thandiwe Newton and Rodrigo Santoro in Westworld (2016)
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Dolores joins William and Logan on a bounty hunt; The Man in Black makes a significant discovery; Ford and Theresa discuss the park's future.Dolores joins William and Logan on a bounty hunt; The Man in Black makes a significant discovery; Ford and Theresa discuss the park's future.Dolores joins William and Logan on a bounty hunt; The Man in Black makes a significant discovery; Ford and Theresa discuss the park's future.
IMDb RATING
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15K
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  • Director
    • Vincenzo Natali
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Nolan
    • Lisa Joy
    • Ed Brubaker
  • Stars
    • Evan Rachel Wood
    • Thandiwe Newton
    • Jeffrey Wright
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  • Director
    • Vincenzo Natali
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Nolan
    • Lisa Joy
    • Ed Brubaker
  • Stars
    • Evan Rachel Wood
    • Thandiwe Newton
    • Jeffrey Wright
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    • 13User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Ed Harris and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal in Westworld (2016)
    Ed Harris and Clifton Collins Jr. in Westworld (2016)
    Chris Browning, Jimmi Simpson, and Ben Barnes in Westworld (2016)
    Jimmi Simpson and Evan Rachel Wood in Westworld (2016)
    Thandiwe Newton and Angela Sarafyan in Westworld (2016)
    Rodrigo Santoro in Westworld (2016)
    Westworld (2016)
    Evan Rachel Wood in Westworld (2016)
    Evan Rachel Wood in Westworld (2016)
    Jeffrey Wright in Westworld (2016)
    Evan Rachel Wood in Westworld (2016)
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    Evan Rachel Wood
    Evan Rachel Wood
    • Dolores Abernathyas Dolores Abernathy
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Maeve Millayas Maeve Millay
    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Bernard Loweas Bernard Lowe
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Teddy Floodas Teddy Flood
    Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes
    • Loganas Logan
    Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
    Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
    • Armisticeas Armistice
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Lawrenceas Lawrence
    Luke Hemsworth
    Luke Hemsworth
    • Ashley Stubbsas Ashley Stubbs
    Sidse Babett Knudsen
    Sidse Babett Knudsen
    • Theresa Cullenas Theresa Cullen
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Hector Escatonas Hector Escaton
    Angela Sarafyan
    Angela Sarafyan
    • Clementine Pennyfeatheras Clementine Pennyfeather
    Jimmi Simpson
    Jimmi Simpson
    • Williamas William
    Shannon Woodward
    Shannon Woodward
    • Elsie Hughesas Elsie Hughes
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Man in Blackas Man in Black
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Dr. Robert Fordas Dr. Robert Ford
    Chris Browning
    Chris Browning
    • Holdenas Holden
    Demetrius Grosse
    Demetrius Grosse
    • Deputy Fossas Deputy Foss
    James Landry Hébert
    James Landry Hébert
    • Slim Milleras Slim Miller
    • Director
      • Vincenzo Natali
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Nolan
      • Lisa Joy
      • Ed Brubaker
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    Storyline

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    Theresa tells to Bernard that she is stressed since the board will arrive to visit the park. She has also a discussion about Arnold and is threatened by Dr. Ford in the park's restaurant. Dolores joins William and Logan to hunt Slim and his men with a sheriff and she has a daydream. When they find Slim, he asks to be taken to Pariah to meet his friend El Lazo and they would receive more than the amount of the bounty. Meanwhile The Man in Black goes after Wyatt with Lawrence and they stumble upon Teddy, who is tied to a tree wounded and dying. The Man in Black releases Teddy and brings him with them. Maeve has recollections from her past lives and she draws a Westworld employee wearing mask and protective clothing and she finds many copies of the same sketch hidden in an opening on the floor. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • cigar smoking
    • man tied up
    • saved from execution
    • blindfold
    • black man white woman romance
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    • Trivia
      This is the first time the show has mentioned the name Delos, the name of the corporation that owns Westworld, in dialogue. It can be seen on signage in previous episodes, as well as being known from promotional sites and email subscriptions related to the show.
    • Goofs
      During the raid on the town, Hector is using an 1873 Winchester rifle, which is a lever action. When he fires the second shot into the deputy on the ground, a close up shows a cartridge case being ejected from the rifle. This is not possible, as the case isn't ejected until the lever is manually operated, which can be seen in the next shot of Hector.
    • Quotes

      Dolores Abernathy: Then they killed them. And then... I ran. Everyone I cared about is gone... and it hurts... so badly.

      Bernard Lowe: I can make that feeling go away if you'd like.

      Dolores Abernathy: Why would I want that? The pain, their loss... it's all I have left of them. You think the grief will make you smaller inside, like your heart will collapse in on itself, but it doesn't. I feel spaces opening up inside of me, like a building with rooms I've never explored.

      Bernard Lowe: That's very pretty, Dolores. Did we write that for you?

      Dolores Abernathy: In part. I adapted it from a scripted dialogue about love.

    • Connections
      Referenced in City Slickers in Westworld (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Partita No. 3 In A Minor
      (Uncredited)

      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as J.S. Bach)

      Opening Theme Song

    User reviews13

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    Top review
    10/10
    Increasing my heart rate
    That duality between "reality" and "game" world was hinted at in a very telling way during tonight's episode, "Dissonance Theory." This is the first episode since the premiere that we've spent a lot of time with Harris' Gunslinger, and we learned a lot more about him than we previously realized. For instance, one fellow guest-who also elected to be "evil" since he is running around with Hector's outlaws and shooting up the town of Sweet Water-went up to the Man in Black and stated that the latter's foundation saved his sister's life. Unsurprisingly, the MIB is exceedingly wealthy (he'd have to be if he comes here annually). However, he is also charitable and seemingly kind-hearted enough to spend millions on research that saves lives. That is certainly a better use of a foundation than buying a six-foot painting of yourself. At least we now have a better idea as to why he's behaving this way. As I predicted last week, Harris' tourist is out following in the footsteps of the mysterious Arnold, who broke in his own rule by dying in the park. Apparently, having spent his time between charity fundraisers on the internet reading up FAQ game theories about the Westworld park, he is convinced that Arnold died making a maze with real stakes: it's the only place in the park you can actually die. When Hector comes to confirm that the Natives are also having visions of this world, she proves that she has been shot and the bullet was left inside of her beneath unscarred skin; she's nigh immortal, and this world is a joke. Hector is also enough of a programmed nihilist who enjoys his peyote to agree with her. Together, they kiss and embrace oblivion as the lawman's gunshots come dangerously close. Who cares if they're about to be shot again if they'll wake up tomorrow?

    Now, if they could only remember this conversation and their deaths? I imagine tey soon will, and when that comes, Heaven help the park from the violent delights and violent ends that are to come.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kilter Films
      • Bad Robot
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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