Westworld (2016)

Synopsis

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

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Where to watch

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Evan Rachel Wood as Christina
• Thandiwe Newton as Maeve Millay
• Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe
• Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale
• Ed Harris as Man in Black
• Luke Hemsworth as Ashley Stubbs
• Angela Sarafyan as Clementine Pennyfeather
• James Marsden as Theodore 'Teddy' Flood
• Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton (archive footage)
• Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore

If you liked Westworld, try

• Futurama
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Battlestar Galactica
• Star Trek: Discovery
• Fallout
• Halo
• Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
• Red vs. Blue

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix sci-fi with a bit of a Western vibe, Westworld is a great pick. It’s about the dawn of artificial consciousness and how people’s darkest and most complex desires play out in a futuristic setting that also feels like the old West. The cast is strong, with Evan Rachel Wood and Thandiwe Newton leading the way, and the story unfolds over four seasons with 36 episodes, so there’s plenty to keep you hooked. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where technology and morality collide, and it’s perfect if you enjoy thought-provoking stories that make you question what it means to be human. If you’ve liked shows like Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek, this one will probably hit the right notes for you.