Westworld Finale

I'm commenting as I'm watching the Westworld finale live - so needless to say, SPOILERS FOLLOW.

Note to self, don't read ANY of the internet coverage of Season 2 - some of the great twists in the series were called early in various internet threads and discussion.  It kind of spoiled the surprises, but I don't think detracted too much from my enjoyment of the series.  In many ways, this show was purposely constructed for internet discussion and dissection.

Jeez, so much jumping between timelines, even in the same scene.  There is going to be a lot of that.

The setting is amazing - makes me want to spend some time in Utah.  Maybe next year.

Dolores is clearly the key to everything - including the "center of the maze".  Consciousness?  And, to no ones surprise on the internet, is she also the mysterious Wyatt?

Interesting fact - I've actually got Jeffrey Wright's autograph (he starred in a Bond film)!

So many good actors, who don't look as though they are just phoning it in.  Always an encouraging sign.

Excellent, looks like we're finally going to get the robot uprising, led by Thandie Newton.  And with a lot of gratuitous nudity.

The Man in Black is William.  That was an early internet theory that was always considered solid.  And now confirmed.  Even though Ed Harris looks nothing like the younger guy.

Classic line - "for f*ck's sake he's one of us and you're one of them"!

Excellent reveal - Thandie Newton escaping was programmed.  Is this Anthony Hopkins' new story line?

These violent delights have violent ends indeed.

Well this just got very crazy - did Anthony Hopkins just unlock Dolores?  Well he certainly seemed to turn off the safety control.  And he didn't seem like the kind of actor who would commit to multiple seasons, so I'm not surprised he was a goner.

Excellent, if a bit pretentious with the whole consciousness, reveries, Michelangelo thing, finale - looking forward immensely to where this is going to go next season.