In just a few short weeks, HBO will premiere the second season of its critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Westworld, making now the time to watch season 1 of Westworld to catch up. It was a long road to TV for Westworld, one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by HBO to date. The series' arrival was delayed multiple times by production issues, as rumors swirled about whether Westworld would ultimately end up being an expensive bust for HBO. Thankfully, that didn't turn out to be the case, with both critics and viewers quickly becoming swept up in Westworld's many mysteries.
A huge hit, Westworld's premiere broadcast earned the best ratings for an HBO series premiere since the debut of True Detective in 2014. Westworld's first season also stands as the most watched first season in HBO history. With Westworld season 2 set to arrive a full 16 months after the end of season 1, chances are many fans could use a refresher. There will also probably be lots of people tuning in for the first time to see what all the fuss is about. Thus, here's how to watch Westworld season 1 online.
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How To Watch Westworld Season 1 In The US
HBO Now: This may seem obvious, but HBO is still the easiest way to watch Westworld season 1. If you don't want to package with any other subscription services, HBO Now is available direct to consumers for $14.99 per month. New subscribers can watch Westworld for free, along with the rest of HBO's catalog for one month by utilizing a convenient 30-day free trial. Season 2 will also be most easily available through HBO.
Amazon Prime: Westworld Season 1 is available on Amazon's streaming serivce. Prime Video is included with a $10.99 subscription to the full Amazon Prime package, or on its own for $8.99, and the HBO add-on is $14.99/month. New subscribers are eligible for a 30-day free trial, in addition to a 7-day trial for new HBO subscribers.
Hulu: Hulu plans range from $7.99/month to $43.99/month, but the base plan plus HBO's $14.99 add-on are all that's required to watch Westworld Season 1 on-demand. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial, which can be combined with HBO's 7-day trial.
Sling TV: Sling TV's base "Orange" package is available for $20/month, with the more robust "Blue" package costing $25/month, with a variety of extra packages typically costing $5, but the important one, HBO, is $15. Both include a 7-day free trial, providing another way to watch Westworld for free before committing to another subscription service.
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PlayStation Vue: PlayStation Vue can be watched from a web browser or mobile app (it has no PS4 requirement) and is compatible with a number of streaming devices. Vue's packages range from $34.99 to $74.99, and the HBO add-on is $15 (however, the $74.99 package already includes the premium channel). Vue has a 5-day free trial, which can combine with the HBO 7-day trial to get you 5-days of streaming Westworld for free before they start charging your account.
DirecTV Now: DirecTV finally has an option for cord cutters with DirecTV Now. Packages range from $35 to $70 per month, and the HBO addon is $5. A 7-day trial enables new customers to watch Westworld for free for a week before charges kick in.
Standalone Digital Purchase: For those who want to watch Westworld season 1 without subscribing to a service, the season can be purchased digitally from Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu. Amazon, Google, and iTunes all charge $3.99 per HD episode or $38.99 for the entire season. Vudu charges $4.99 per episode, but the same $38.99 price for season 1 as a whole.
How To Watch Westworld Season 1 In The Rest of the World
In Canada, Westworld is available to stream on the cable-tied The Movie Network Go service, which offers HBO programs up north (so will also be airing Season 2). Also, Season 1 can be purchased digitally from both iTunes and Google Play. iTunes charges $43.99, while Google Play offers the much lower price of $24.99.
In the UK, Westworld season 1 can be streamed via Sky Go to subscribers with the Sky Atlantic channel, and is also currently available on Now TV as part of the Entertainment Pass (£7.99 a month, but with a free 14-day trial). Season 2 will be available on both services. Season 1 can also be bought digitally via Amazon, Google Play, or iTunes. Amazon and iTunes charge £23.99 for the season, while Google charges £25.49.
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