Westworld Season 2 Super Bowl Ad Explained

What does the new trailer tell us about Westworld Season 2? Who are the masked men with Dolores? What do Maeve’s bulls mean? How do the timelines work in Westworld Season 2? Why is there a mysterious doggo that keeps appearing throughout the series?
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[@lesliegalen7018]

Peter Abernathy did not get on the train. The plan was to put him on the train during the party, but when Sizemore went back to get him, he discovered that all the hosts in cold storage were gone.

[@HaddaClu]

Yup. A lot of people seem to forget that. I guess that's what 2 years in between seasons does to a person's memory.

[@AltShiftX]

Thanks for the correction!

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Crazy Harry the Muppet you're new. Not much of a rind on you...

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Crazy Harry the Muppet it's been a year only. Wake up

[@patrickf2998]

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[@tedcat117]

HBO should give this guy a lifetime membership.

[@ticfortea]

Holy hell. What have we done to deserve this sudden machine gun salvo of luxurious entertainment on a humble monday? Also: "Her victims run away, which makes the Kanye soundtrack all the more appropriate" got me hard.

[@nald4782]

Double time! People are looking up super bowl ads on youtube right about now. Where's the analysis of the power structures in the tide ad?

[@germckenna2446]

You’re spoiling us

[@usakrana8871]

haha right was used to waiting months for a new Alt Shift X so happy he's covering westworld! More content for us during the Long Night

[@Bladeballer57]

he really is

[@staticshotaop561]

Report the video like I did

[@cosmelon46]

i think that wolf is ghost. he's been wandering in westworld that's why we didn't see him in s7 of GoT.

[@bigal6669]

Thor Odinson god of savagery confirmed!

[@CitroChannel]

Ghost wandered right over from Westerosworld, which Delos developed before they began work on Eastworld and Game of Thrones as we've seen it is the park storyline being played out. Some characters like Beric Dondarrion and Jon are clearly hosts as they be been "revived" to continue the narrative. Westerosworld hosts have yet to gain sentience... except for Jon's wolf Ghost, who found his way into Westworld. The Ghost Nation tribe formed around Ghost's presence, seeing him as a deity of sorts that is a harbinger of doom and death, hence why he's seen at the scene of massacres. I'm buying all of the tinfoil, boys and girls.

[@elifdurmus8243]

And he’d the leader of Ghost Nation

[@charleslantzy180]

Dolores, Jon Snow and Danaerys are gonna have a threesome and lead the host and human army against the Night King and the army of his undead

[@charleslantzy180]

But realistically this is more than believable, but would make GoT less epic if it was simulated like the rest of the parks lol.

[@theunundunly5368]

no Game of Thrones this year.....we have Westworld!!!!!

[@kpman644]

The Un Und Unly Exactly. Not really losing out on hbo greatness

[@rooftopsignals7313]

Maybe if you'll make a video about me my shit will start to make sense

[@EncryptedBear8]

Vasari O Not related to your comment but since you are on top I point out some things @ASX. The gagged host is not Peter Abernathy but a human called James Delos, founder of the Delos company. At 30 seconds in the trailer we see light and dark bars in the background. This is a hint for us viewers. A reddit user found out it was binary and actually a hidden IP address which goes to a website called delosdestinations, and there it is hinted that 6 parks exist (among other things). The westworld subreddit is just amazing lol. Credits: www.reddit.com/r/westworld/comments/7vdrvu/the_new_westworld_superbowl_ad_contains_a_hidden/?st=JDATYFW6&sh=7e8b43c5

[@lalaithan]

MrColler123 just made Vasari O's life more confusing.

[@benheal9086]

Now youve complicated matters for MrColler123. Welcome to loopworld.

[@flamesofchaos13]

What door? It doesn't look like anything to me...?

[@lalaithan]

I see a red door and I want it painted black.

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[@donwon7592]

Better bring back Anthony Hopkins.

[@Veefy]

Could be back for a few flashbacks or even “dream sequences” stored within the Hosts that they might unlock and experience

[@dragon672]

Don Won As a host.

[@Urthwrm]

could possibly be coming back. we never got a real answer as to who Ford was building in the field lab when Bernard killed Tess

[@Alex-gb6zw]

Am I dreaming? Send us a signal if they are like torturing you to do so many videos, and I'll send them a thank you card!

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Ahaha

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I am surprised that videos from this channel never gets featured on the trending list!

[@isasolaris226]

Lol I got the Westworld ad before this vid

[@bigal6669]

Islom Mashanlo me too. I thought 💭 “wow, how appropriate, probably the most appropriate targeted ad ever”.

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[@bcnofne5]

At Shift X. So glad you're doing videos on Westworld. I've been watching episode reviews as I binge watched the first season and nothing compares to yours. Even after all I watched you still hit different angles and I learned new things. Looking forward to Season 2.

[@kentroklus]

Alt shift x doing Westworld videos is the best think that could’ve ever happened to me. Thank you.

[@tarapred]

I fricken love your videos they're so detailed and complex. Never stop making them, especially Game of Thrones and Westworld!

[@slashmastah]

How the hell does ASX not have a million subs already?

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[@BerndKrannich]

Wow, congratulations on the quick turnaround on this video. Especially with your elaborate style of presentation!

[@AmitHDD10104]

JAYSUS, this was amazing! Thank you for putting the time & effort for creating this masterpiece.

[@wangtoriojackson4315]

I bet that shot of Abernathy isn't in the past. It's in the present, and he was captured before he could get out of the park with the data.

[@HaddaClu]

Sizemore never finished the data upload. In the finale at the end he goes down to cold storage to continue working on Abernathy, but cold storage is empty.

[@Backdrifts]

I believe that is James Delos, founder of Delos Inc, not Abernathy. From a distance, flailing in a chair, they do look alike. I'm guessing the guards are trying to patch up some painful wounds. ..and the gag is on him so as to not attract hosts.

[@wutangalex]

It is James Delos being played by Peter Mullan. He is also the face we see in the smashed mirror. Still loving having a new video though.

[@Fuksias]

Did i tell you you're awesome Alt Shift X? I think i did, but I'm gonna say it again. You're awesome! Certainly one of the absolute best storytellers on you tube. Not to mention you managed to make sense of Westworld in 16 minutes, I'm pretty sure that's an unbeatable feat in terms of word count.

[@TheGreatKtCrtr]

From what I understand, a lot of the footage is exclusive to this trailer only and won't actually be seen in season 2. So it's possible you may be extrapolating something that is merely meant to be an artistic choice.

[@acrustykrab]

Katie Carter where did you hear that?

[@Lupercal06]

Djawadi said that "Jonathan Nolan directed the spot" so I guess you're right. Then again there's also a different version of the trailer with different footage so this might be in the actual show.

[@TheGreatKtCrtr]

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[@TheGreatKtCrtr]

My guess, is a lot of the slow motion shots are artistic filler, things that appear to be in real time are probably from the show

[@wendyc1902]

It's been done in trailers from Walking Dead and Game of Thrones

[@zazzrazzamatazz9970]

Another video already! You're a madman! Keep up the fantastic work!

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[@Gman-109]

Alt/Shft/X, love the recent work you've been doing, happy to see you picking up some other shows and material.

[@antygoniusz]

Fantastic job team AltShiftX, as usual. I do not know if you guys still follow requests about what movies to make videos about, but I am 100% sure that a lot of us would like to see "Leftovers" covered. It is really mind blowing show, and a piece of art really. The show combines of 3 episodes and is finished already, but its full of twists and turns. As a big fan of your channel and Leftovers, I am just gonna leave it here =) much love

[@19guy92]

Will you do episode explanations of Westworld season 2 like you do with GoT? Love the channel

[@wendyc1902]

Not much if GoT left, so I would assume he's got to "shift" into something new... Nothing ever as vast and deep as Game of Thrones but Westworld is PERFECT!

[@Jdazzo88]

Support his Patreon! Alt shift x is the king of GOT breakdowns and is now stepping into Westworld

[@Kajed8963]

we're not getting new GoT episodes anytime soon, and there's only so much videos you can make about various characters and lore of the series. So analyzing another hit series that serves as a kind of GoT replacer would be the right way to go for this channel.

[@Farhan-me5km]

Episodic*

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been following u since got,theres so much material from westworld.can't wait for more content about this show.

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At this point I really dont understand why this channel doesnt have millions of subs more plz !

[@cowboyhank456]

Great analysis! I'd love to see more of your style for all episodes or just a single one for the whole season, this complex series really deserves it in my opinion

[@SHARKVADERS]

Free Ghost!!!

[@aerynsunx]

Thank you for doing videos on Westworld. I'd love to see you do a character breakdown of Maeve. I think her journey is incredibly fascinating. You may consider doing a separate video on the relationship dynamic between Maeve and Felix. But of course, I leave it up to one whether you'd cover it separately, or as a part of Maeve's overall narrative.

[@JJ_957]

3 videos in the span of a week? This is amazing!!

[@ular48]

Great video as usual!! Alt Shift X keep making such wonderful analysis

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is this heaven

[@tedawilson]

So glad you're taking up Westworld -- thank you, Alt

[@Halgrenos]

Another one so soon? Damn, I love this channel! ^.^

[@EFTIXISX]

Please keep em coming. This is great! Cheers!

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I love this fucking channel...Your ability to explain my favorite shows and books in such depth yet briefly is a skill that shouldn’t go unnoticed. You are a genius who deserves way more subscribers and recognition. My sister and I love this channel and always get excited when you post something new! Keep up the good work my friend!

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My week has gotten so much better!

[@darthsavage4025]

A new Westworld ad just dropped, and now I'm on your channel mashing F5... I need to learn patience

[@jonsnow6636]

Great video again. Love the quick upload as well. Keep up the good work and have a great day.

[@TerracotaBolsas]

this was quick! Great analysis and attention to details! :-)

[@sgouropan302]

you spoil us friend

[@hichtwo]

Blink twice if you're hold hostage.. dafuq 2 vids in one day !!!!

[@Saint_Magnapinna]

That's not Peter Abernathy, that's James Delos. delosincorporated.com has his pic.

[@BrothersByBud]

Haven't been been thing hyped for a show in a long time. The first season was a literal maze, hopefully the second season can keep up that same feeling of wonderment.

[@gibsong0797]

Please continue making Westworld videos! They're awesome

[@davidwilliams9948]

Your videos are awesome! ever thought about doing stuff on short shows like The Good Place?

[@michaelmcwalters9719]

Cool video. I think Westworld is perfect for your style of analysis. Would love to see episode recaps once S2 gets underway.

[@DavidCruickshank]

What a wonderfully edited video.

[@Minion_Mike]

Damn, this channels been on fire the past few days!

[@lossietesamurai]

Thanks man. I love your videos.

[@genericman423]

love your videos. would you do a Legion explained?

[@dragoncurveenthusiast]

That snow white joke killed me XD 2:08

[@JeffMuehlbauer]

Yessssss. This was awesome. I hope to see more Westworld videos in the future! Cheers!

[@HistoricHisterics]

Great content, keep doing more westworld!

[@Vorusen]

So happy you are doing Westworld videos man!!! Been a long time fan since your first few game of thrones videos and I'm glad you are moving to another fantastic show. Ok question tho .... Where the FUCK were you when season 1 released and I had all these questions and I had to go to random KZbin's to get my answers?!?

[@PuertoricanFrodo]

Love the Westworld videos, my man.

[@DragonBallStrike]

First show i've seen in a while that incorporates literary themes, and is not just a shoot-em-up bang bang crowd pleaser. You know what I mean? Makes it quite enjoyable to pick apart and connect the dots of the show.

[@itisi7027]

awesome analysis, thanks for the great work!

[@KelsieHuff]

So many vids, loving it!

[@EAraceliMD]

I kept seeing ypur videos on the suggestion page but refused to watch them ... Until I watched the explanation video of Westworld s1... I had to subscribe!!!!!!!

[@nielsdewitte1681]

Great breakdown keep the video's up!

[@About37Hobos]

That was fast nice one

[@sleven8013]

We’re spoiled with this much content!!

[@MrMrAzad]

This was so good!! U are so smart man

[@narayantx]

Ford is the wolf.Excellent job Alt Shift X

[@barcodetat2]

Would love to see breakdown videos for each episode of Westworld season 2!

[@Christopherjazzcat]

Lmao @ the wolf wandering over from the GoT set

[@Mister_Clipster]

I love this!! Can't wait for your season 2 analysis videos *wink**wink*

[@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz]

Got the trailer as an ad before this video, lol. The machines are learning...

[@TarynBell]

You really are diving in and I like it

[@Cyberneticm005e]

I don’t think that’s Peter Abernathy. Looks like the CEO of Delos. Also so happy your taking on Westworld! Look forward to the analysis videos to come from you!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

Awesome vid as always!

[@Nevada10416]

Amazing explanation. You are good. Thank you for this awesome experience.

[@theshiddler1640]

Keep the Westworld videos coming!!!!

[@darthsavage4025]

More Westworld, please!!! Also, if you get bored, a couple videos on Altered Carbon would be cool too :)

[@SHEEMBA]

LOVED the trailer and the atmosphere the song brought

[@chelseacat17]

Love this channel!!

[@Tosak45]

Is it just me or everytime he says Westworld my brain is telling me Westeros?

[@redsocksphan]

Thank you! Id say out of all the TV shows out there. West World needs theory/explanation vids. Or at least makes the show more enjoyable. Because its alllll over the place🤔! Thanks again, and keep up the good work.

[@csuderburg8389]

Yes, please. More videos on Westworld.

[@mastergenki7012]

luv your work bro

[@stephenwarbington3563]

I don't know if the breakdown of the trailer or ending the video giving a shout out to 'shaped like bacon' is better...had me rolling

[@The_Hobo_Zone]

Phenomenal as always!

[@bartistclord1916]

Thank You. None of the other breakdowns would address the wolf-dog nor the other door which is not a mop closet, in the old remote diagnostics chambers. (behind the cabinets in ford's personal R.D.C. under the cabin of Ford's "Family", shown partial covered in episode 9 or 10 when Bernard is naked (flashback, middle aged Ford.))

[@Alia-bc3rc]

I think season 2 would be a lot "more prequel" than the first one. There'll be stories about how Wiliam took control, and the white-faced robots called the drone host that _do_ related with Delos secret (presumably dirty) project. And to complicate things, there gonna more new worlds, so that shot with young Logan in 'real world' probably just another world, like Mesa.

[@jasonspitz3922]

LMAO the ad itself played before your video.

[@cowboyhank456]

I just realized Delos sounds a lot like telos, which is Greek for the ideal end, which might actually make sense in this context. Quite interesting imo

[@jazzykn1ght]

yay you're back!

[@HaddaClu]

Abbernathy never left the park. At the season finale. When Sizemore goes back down to cold storage to continue programming Abbernathy; he's left with all the other hosts.

[@Buenomars]

Jonathan Nolan admitted that some redditors correctly predicted certain plotlines in Season 2 so he had to scramble to make changes and I hope it still works.

[@johnvogel6620]

Wolf is a symbol of guardianship, ritual, loyalty, and spirit. Wolf has the ability to make quick and firm emotional attachments, and often need to trust their own instincts. Thus they teach us to do the same, to trust our hearts and minds, and have control over our own lives.

That part still has me confused - if we asked Dolores what her name was, what would she answer ? Dolores or Wyatt ?

[@Satanthony]

Ivan Haboić she'd say "Neagan"