Straight off the bat, this is one of the best episodes Westworld has had yet and arguably one of the most well-thought out 70 minutes of television in a very long time.
Every thing from the new developments, brilliant writing, excellent character dynamics, to payoffs taunted as back as the first couple of episodes of the series. And Gosh! What a gem of a director Lisa Joy will turn out to be in the future. From the score to editing, the astounding production design and the breath-taking cinematography; the rainfall sequence, setting sun and one involving Mr. Delos (which I am not gonna spoil for you). 'Riddle of the Sphinx' proves why the wait for almost a year and a half was well worth.
Man in Black's ark is turning out to be one of the most fleshed out aspect of the series and it would really be interesting to explore his conflicts in the coming episodes. Mr. Delos was played to perfection by Peter Mullan in a performance that will remind you somewhat of what you might have felt when the first season started. And his conversations with William, Priceless!
So many payoffs all at once (even the ones we never knew we wanted). It feels good as a viewer when a show looks like it has a definite plan going forward, they set up things to pay it off down the line and the makers want to indulge the audience, than to simply make a buck load of money. 'Breaking Bad' did so and so has 'Rick and Morty'. And it looks like 'Westworld' might just turn out to be considered amongst the Must-Watch in the years to come.
Kudos!
Every thing from the new developments, brilliant writing, excellent character dynamics, to payoffs taunted as back as the first couple of episodes of the series. And Gosh! What a gem of a director Lisa Joy will turn out to be in the future. From the score to editing, the astounding production design and the breath-taking cinematography; the rainfall sequence, setting sun and one involving Mr. Delos (which I am not gonna spoil for you). 'Riddle of the Sphinx' proves why the wait for almost a year and a half was well worth.
Man in Black's ark is turning out to be one of the most fleshed out aspect of the series and it would really be interesting to explore his conflicts in the coming episodes. Mr. Delos was played to perfection by Peter Mullan in a performance that will remind you somewhat of what you might have felt when the first season started. And his conversations with William, Priceless!
So many payoffs all at once (even the ones we never knew we wanted). It feels good as a viewer when a show looks like it has a definite plan going forward, they set up things to pay it off down the line and the makers want to indulge the audience, than to simply make a buck load of money. 'Breaking Bad' did so and so has 'Rick and Morty'. And it looks like 'Westworld' might just turn out to be considered amongst the Must-Watch in the years to come.
Kudos!