ScreenRant

Westworld (2016)

HBO’s Westworld is a dystopian science fiction western that is based on the Michael Crichton-directed film, Westworld. The series centers on high-paying guests who visit a western theme park full of human-like androids to live out wild fantasies. Westworld would later introduce a futuristic mid-21st century where the world is run by an artificial intelligence called Rehoboam. The series was incredibly popular during its four-season run but was canceled by HBO in November 2022.

Westworld Season 4 Poster
Westworld
TV-MA
Sci-Fi
Thriller
Western

Cast
Anthony Hopkins , Evan Rachel Wood , Shannon Woodward , Ed Harris , James Marsden , Jimmi Simpson , Jeffrey Wright , Tessa Thompson , Thandie Newton , Rodrigo Santoro
Release Date
October 2, 2016
Seasons
4
Network
HBO Max
Writers
Jonathan Nolan , Lisa Joy
Showrunner
Jonathan Nolan , Lisa Joy
Story By
Michael Crichton

Summary

HBO’s Westworld is a dystopian science fiction western that is based on the Michael Crichton-directed film, Westworld. The series centers on high-paying guests who visit a western theme park full of human-like androids to live out wild fantasies. Westworld would later introduce a futuristic mid-21st century where the world is run by an artificial intelligence called Rehoboam. The series was incredibly popular during its four-season run but was canceled by HBO in November 2022.

latest

Alien and Westworld Fusion
Alien's New WESTWORLD Planet Is the Perfect Fusion of '70s Sci-Fi Franchises

Alien's latest anthology features a brilliant fusion with '70s sci-fi franchise Westworld, both in premise and its use of deeper themes.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Thandie Newton from Westworld.
Westworld Creators' Original Plan Makes Season 5's Cancellation Even Worse

Despite Westworld's success, the show never received a fifth season. While the tentative season 5 plans sound interesting, viewers might never see it.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores during the Westworld season 4 ending
Westworld Season 5’s “Devastating” Cancellation & Original Ending Plan Addressed By Dolores Star

Westworld's Dolores star Evan Rachel Wood addresses season 5's cancellation, the show's potential ending, and expresses hope for a continuation.

By 
Peter Abernathy holding a cup of coffee in Westworld.
Peter Abernathy: The Westworld Character (& Why He's Important) Explained

HBO's Westworld is filled with many mysterious characters who are pieces of the story's puzzle, and Peter Abernathy is a critical component.

By 
6 Biggest Ways The Peripheral Mirrors Westworld
6 Biggest Ways The Peripheral Mirrors Westworld

The Peripheral is a sci-fi series that makes some interesting connections to HBO’s hit Westworld including sentient robots and strong female leads.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores in Westworld
HBO’s Controversial Westworld S4 Decision Can Secretly Help Streaming

Westworld was recently removed from HBO Max and put on Roku and Tubi for free instead. Here is why that could actually be a good thing for streaming.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Christina in Westworld season 4
Westworld's HBO Max Removal Defended By CEO

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of Content for HBO, defends the controversial removal of Westworld from HBO Max after its season 4 cancellation.

By 
HBO’s Westworld S5 Cut Costs Secretly Explain Netflix’s Cancellation Curse
HBO’s Westworld S5 Cut Costs Secretly Explain Netflix’s Cancellation Curse

While the cancelations of many Netflix shows may seem sudden and senseless, HBO’s season 5 Westworld cancelation could provide answers.

By 
Dolores and Teddy looking at something in Westworld Season 4
Westworld Reportedly Still Costing HBO Millions After Cancellation

Even months later, Westworld is reportedly still costing HBO hundreds of millions of dollars after its sudden and surprising cancellation.

By 
Rachel Evan Wood as Dolores Abernathy in Westworld and Thom Yorke in the video for Radiohead's No Surprises
Westworld's Radiohead Obsession Reveals The Show's Biggest Message

Radiohead was the perfect band to soundtrack Westworld's tale of corporate villainy and the conflict between reality and artificiality.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Christina/Dolores in Westworld Season 4
Westworld Finds New Streaming Home After HBO Max Removal

A number of canceled HBO Max shows, including Westworld, have found a new home thanks to a groundbreaking deal made by Warner Bros. Discovery.

By 
Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood), Maeve (Thandiwe Newton), William (Ed Harris) from Westworld season 4.
Westworld's "Final Game" Would've Completed The Show's Redemption

Westworld was ready for full redemption via "one last game” in season 5, but the show’s unexpected cancellation after season 4 changed everything.

By 
Halo Obi wan kenobi star trek strange new worlds
Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Of 2022

2022 was a great year for Sci-Fi TV shows, with big names like Star Trek and Star Wars back on form alongside dozens of high-quality standalone shows.

By 
James Marsden As Teddy In Westworld Season 4 during a dramatic moment
Westworld Star James Marsden Hopes Season 5 Will Still Happen

Westworld was shockingly cancelled by HBO after four seasons, but Teddy actor James Marsden hopes there's still a way to make season 5 happen.

By 
Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale looking worried in Westworld season 4
Westworld Season 5 Website Created To Save Canceled HBO Show

Fans hoping for Westworld season 5 create a website designed to save the show following its controversial cancelation by HBO in November.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores in Westworld season 4standing in street
Westworld & Other Removed HBO Max Shows Getting New Streaming Home

Westworld and other canceled TV series that are being removed from HBO Max will find new homes on free, ad-supported streaming services.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood looking shocked as Dolores Abernathy in Westworld.
Westworld Will Be Removed From HBO Max After Surprise Cancelation

Westworld will be removed from the streaming service HBO Max following the sci-fi show's surprise cancelation last month after four seasons.

By 
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores and Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale in Westworld season 4
All The Westworld Mysteries That Won't Be Solved Now It's Been Canceled

Westworld season 4's abrupt end will count as the series' end now that season 5 has been canceled. Here are the mysteries that'll remain unsolved.

By 
Luke Hemsworth as Stubbs in Westworld
Westworld Star Luke Hemsworth Reacts To HBO Show's Untimely Cancelation

Westworld's Ashley Stubbs star Luke Hemsworth reacts to the HBO show's untimely cancelation, which he found out about on his 42nd birthday.

By 
The peripheral robots westworld robots
The Peripheral Shows How Weird Westworld's Robots COULD Have Been

HBO's Westworld and Amazon's The Peripheral easily draw comparisons, but The Peripheral is showing just how weird Westworld could have been.

By 
See more articles +