The fourth season of Westworld has fans very excited for the long-awaited return of the sci-fi show. With a stylish genre approach, thought-provoking themes, and a huge scope, the how delivers what many fans are looking for in a series like this.
As they enjoy the new season, fans may also want to see what other television shows and movies are able to capture that same feel as Westworld. Whether it is the overall vibe of the show, the ideas it explores, or the genre fun it delivers, fans on Ranker have highlighted some shows and movies others should watch if they like Westworld.
The Witcher (2019-)
Westworld is filled with characters, some of which share a long a complicated history together. In exploring these connections, the show often jumps back and forth in time with a complex style of storytelling that viewers have to keep up with.
That might be part of the reason way fans see The Witcher as a similar show as it also tells a story across multiple eras. Both shows are also big adventures that really show how the television format can compete with blockbuster movies.
The Boys (2019-)
Another show that pushes the boundaries of television in similar ways as Westworld is The Boys. The series is based on the comic books by Garth Ennis and focus on a universe in which superheroes exist and are largely entitled, reckless, and even dangerous beings who need to be controlled.
Beyond the large scope of the shows, it is hard to see why fans would find a connection between the shows. The Boys has a much wilder tone and buckets more blood, but the alternate universes that help bring genre fun to life in a real-world setting could be what these shows share.
Star Trek: Picard (2020-)
The idea of robots in a Western-themed park going rogue is a very fun sci-fi idea. However, the show takes that genre concept and uses it to explore much deeper ideas and challenge certain ways of thinking.
It is a similar approach the Star Trek franchise has always taken, telling thoughtful stories within the concept of a space adventure. That approach is carried on in the series Star Trek: Picard which finds Patrick Stewart returning to his iconic role as the retired Starfleet commander begins a new adventure.
Devs (2020)
There is a definite slow burn aspect to the Westworld storytelling as the first season leads up to a much more expanded story in the following seasons. It leaves the park behind and explores the bleak futuristic society with a shady tech company at its center.
Alex Garland's Devs is another sci-fi series that takes its time in telling its story. It also centers around a tech organization that takes ambitious steps forward to change the world but pushes its ethics aside in order to do so.
Mr. Robot (2015-2019)
Part of the reason fans return to Westworld with such excitement is because of its mystery storytelling and endless surprises around every corner. Each season plays on the expectations of fans and seems to delight in presenting one idea only to reveal a hidden reality behind it.
Mr. Robot is a series that also enjoyed keeping audiences guessing. Rami Malek stars as a socially withdrawn hacker who becomes involved in a global struggle between shadowy vigilantes and corrupt corporations.
Prometheus (2012)
Ridley Scott's Prometheus was presented as the beginning of a new saga in the universe of Alien. However, the most interesting aspect of the movie ended up being the android David, played by Michael Fassbender.
Much like the "hosts" in Westworld, David seemed to evolve beyond the humans that built him and pushed back against his creators. It was an interesting story of humanity in a non-human character and it is echoed in Westworld with that being the main theme of the story.
Black Mirror (2011-2019)
Like many sci-fi stories, Westworld is a cautionary tale of what happens when humans grow too ambitious with technology. The creators of the park got caught up in their idea of building artificial intelligence and failed to consider the consequences.
Black Mirror is an anthology series with each new episode tackling the potential dark side of modern technology. While they don't all pack the same punch, some episodes of Black Mirror are unforgettable.
Westworld (1973)
Fans of the hit HBO series might not even know that Westworld is actually a series based on a movie of the same name. The 1973 sci-fi thriller was set in a futuristic theme park designed to resemble the Old West. But when a cyborg gunslinger (Yul Brynner) gets out of control, he begins hunting the guests.
The movie certainly doesn't go as deep with the sci-fi story as the series does, instead, providing a serviceable thriller that feels like a mix between Jurassic Park and Terminator. But fans of the show will surely enjoy seeing where it all began.
Ex Machina (2014)
Artificial intelligence running amok is a concept that has been around in sci-fi for years. However, Westworld not only seeks to make the "hosts" complex and interesting figures, but it also challenges the idea of what they are owed.
It is a similar idea explored in the excellent sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. It follows a computer programmer who is invited to the secluded home of his eccentric employer who introduces him to his unbelievable artificial intelligence creation.
Altered Carbon (2018-2020)
Another theme explored in the series is how humans use technology in disturbing ways. The creation of the park is an unbelievable accomplishment, but it is simply used by the guests to carry out fantasies, often very dark fantasies.
Altered Carbon is another series that introduces the idea of a leap forward in technology that makes the impossible possible but that comes with certain perils. It focuses on the idea of people being about to live in new bodies, becoming seemingly immortal.