Westworld Season 2, Episode 2 Explained (Reunion)

[@suzleber4]

This was clearly a gem of a show that I didn't get to until recently. I've gone through it twice so far and often research any questions I have. This is my favorite episode and is the one I had the hardest time keeping up with. The 35 year gap to present was easy for me to eventually recognize, however 35 to 30 crept passed me. You did an amazing job explaining everything, thank you.

[@matthiascieslik5301]

simply the best westworld breakdown. Amazing Analysis - with the william in the end and the last supper - really really good. You have such a good voice, The animation is very funny - everything is great! Fantastic channel. Thanks!

[@blkstone420]

Thank you for actually using Giancarlo Esposito name and not calling him Gus Fring. Such an amazing actor and great in all he does!

[@jonsvendsen4015]

Maeve's lines were honestly some of my favorite dialogue ever.

[@hanshintermann1551]

I know, right? She has become so fuckin badass, haha.

[@DoughGoat]

This video is full of splendor.

[@TheDoc7]

splendour*, you imbecile

[@DoughGoat]

The Doc it can actually be splendor you "imbecile"

[@DoughGoat]

The Doc what is your problem?

[@TheDoc7]

You edited your initial error, you can't write/type in your native language, you waste of skin.

[@DoughGoat]

The Doc well English is not my native language and ofc I will edit my mistake. You have some serious issues xD

[@skiser65]

I get so excited when your breakdown videos are out 😊

[@arteenaccion]

Have you seen a KZbin channel so full of splender?

[@pumpuppthevolume]

yep I have :P

[@mas_milofi]

Damn i should have said that lol

[@TheDoc7]

splendour*, you idiot

[@mas_milofi]

Idiot? Are you saying mr google didnt give a hand on this one doc?

[@haymaker710]

Have you ever had a cup of coffee so full of splenda?

[@allisonsijgers4069]

I loves the score in this episode. When they used the song runaway when it transitioned from Dolores and the board member to Logan I gasped out loud

[@booneymazz649]

Ive watched a dozen of these recap/episode explanations videos on this episode and none of them even compare to how well you just explained that. I actually understand it now. seriously nice work brah

[@mas_milofi]

Its offical, am getting my reviews/explinations in here from now on. Nerds rule

[@TheOldMediaDen]

I like how Ford's presence is still being felt from the grave. The dude is kinda immortal.

[@edbouhl3100]

Tonight's Top Movie Moment He didn’t die ... he became ‘music ‘

[@eganlau4224]

The real world city in ep 2 is more likely to be Shanghai than Hong Kong as the Chinese text on the “SPACE 47” sign of the art gallery or coffee shop that Arnold and Delorus passed by before crossing the street is Simplified (used in China) rather than Traditional (used in Hong Kong or Taiwan).

[@bobbiefisher9067]

Okay - it's official - I am a host because I am caught in a loop of thinking about Westworld all day long. I am going rogue now and will escape. Bye!

[@andrewcurcillo]

Wouldn't the fact that Arnold already plays favorites with Dolores then that means that it started before Charlie's death and not after like we previously thought.

[@vincentvega22]

You're wrong, Delos is using DNA of the guests to replace them in the real world, thats what happened in the sequel of the original movie, Futureworld.

[@bobbiefisher9067]

I think you are 100% correct. You solved the maze.

[@bobbiefisher9067]

Anyone notice the champagne flute next to Bernarnold when he wakes up on the beach? Why the flute - did he toast them before or after they died? Weird.

[@tylerbaldwin3269]

So this video answered nearly all question I had, except for one. Where'd his antennas go?

[@Simplejackfade]

Doesn’t look like anything to me.

[@balethomson3414]

He's a host so he loses his antennae?

[@KellieDoll28]

I thought the episode was good. Poor Logan; he's so broken he became a junkie. Dolores is manipulating the fuck out of Teddy. She appears to recognize William at the retirement party- very odd. I'm Team Maeve; Dolores is a monster.

[@whitelion8732]

Poor Logan indeed! I'm very curious to see what happens to him tho!

[@bobbiefisher9067]

Yikes, it's hard for me to have any sympathy for the rich kid who has such ugly appetites - so to see Logan self medicating his inner demons was no surprise and wrought no wince from me. Maeve's probably going to win - but lose as well because humans are stupid. Dolores knows a lot and I honestly think she is correct in assessing the fact that if humanoids are not harnessed or vanquished - she and Teddy and all hosts will lose.

[@MegaTamer111]

Team William

[@binah1013]

The relationship of Dolores and William produced two monsters. True love gone horribly wrong with wide ranging consequences. I think they will be the end of each other at the close, though I think they both will have a little redemption in the end.

[@KellieDoll28]

White Lion Me too! I'm worried 'cause Logan knows William's dirty little secret- he was willing to ditch his fiance for a robot. William's wife was giving Dolores the evil eye; does she know?

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

If Delores has access to ALL her memories, I’m surprised she doesn’t have a host’s version of PTSD with all of the violence and horror visited upon her. How can her newly woke consciousness process 5,000 deaths/rapes?

[@MrDonkeyburger]

thats the point, thats why she's going on a murder spree on all the guest. Maeve is the one who seems to very taking this all very calmly, but then she did Max out all her stats with cheat codes.

[@KaladinVegapunk]

Delos was impressed with williams plans, but mainly the fact he had the balls to talk to him like that, that's why he gave him his chance, he earned his respect. Like he said, noone had talked to him that way in years, likely only his rivals or equals and they're all dead. Plus he hammered it home with the immortality pitch after that

[@mige3s]

Am I the only one that noticed Aaron’s antennas missing?

[@ShakaKG]

by the way i loved your intro when you started the review "BRING YOURSELF ONLINE"LOL

[@Deerpoo22]

Been looking forward to this for days!!!!!

[@presidentecamacho8579]

Best reviews of WW

[@SRMustang35]

This was probably my favorite episode of the series so far. I don't know what it was, but I absolutely loved it

[@rheeventures8144]

I think El Lazo will rise again. He did tell William he would see him in the Valley Beyond. I am thinking that the weapon is probably a way to destroy whatever they are up to and shut them down. Or something against humanity itself. I'm conflicted still. Great episode more questions than answers😂

[@pushkin1969]

Ironically, if Dolores HAD been ready to sell the hosts to Logan instead of Angela, things could have been very different. Logan would have diddled her, maybe meaning William might not have fallen in love with her and not have become the Man in Black.

[@harrybrown6014]

My theory is that Nerd Soup is always worth the wait.

[@Tna2aT]

During the flashback Delores had with the board member, as she wipes his tear from his face, no one has mentioned the quick shot of the hands intermingling on what kinda looks like the area where Arnold showed Delores his home being built. With the bricks and skyline.

[@rasbachj]

EXCELLENT commentary; you guys are the best!

[@monkeytron6858]

I wonder what kind of future Kickstarter funding Ford & Arnold got to produce hosts that good “before” they got corporate money? Independently wealthy I guess.

[@andyec-fp7cc]

i actually disagree with your assertion that william's judgment he received was from ford. i think he more than likely meant that which he has received from his daughter and posthumously, his wife. this familial judgment is the catalyst for his whole journey... that point when his daughter told him that his wife committed suicide and she and the daughter both were terrified of him, deciding that he was not worth living for or even with any longer... i think it is implied that william is perceived by his actions to be such a scary and dark man that his wife. considered committing suicide the better option than to continue to live in a world with william also living there. this is an extremely dark and telling indictment, of all the options his wife had to live separately from william she decided that none of them were safe enough for her from william, that death was the only true way to free herself and be safe from William.... this is a very dark and damming judgment of William. so i think its that judgement from his daughter and his wife posthumously that he is trying to redeem himself from and appeal that judgement and in turn to show his daughter he still has a heart, still cares with compassion, part of which could be freeing some of the hosts amd buring the entire experiement down. this all because of the realization what he built is evil, an extension of how dark and terrifying he allowed himself to become, surely lusting after and becoming intoxicated with power. remember william came to the park to die at first, accept his judgment on and die with his mistakes. now, i think due to ford's awakening, he sees a chance to right some wrongs and be the good guy, the hero he could've actually been all along... as he tells lawrence, "the men we could've been."

[@KellieDoll28]

andy. ec I agree; William's wife was a wealthy woman in her own right; she & Logan were the heirs to the Delos fortune. She could've afforded the best divorce attorney on the planet, but she never divorced him. We know he's extremely emotionally abusive, & 30 years of severe emotional abuse took it's toll- death was preferable to life with William.

[@andyec-fp7cc]

KellieSand04 yeah, that's what i was alluding to, the fact that william's wife, as privileged as she was, could've picked 100+ different ways to end her marriage with william, but because of what she knew of william, what he did for a living, she chose the only path to peace was to go to sleep forever. i find it very interesting she poisoned herself before she died and also did it without announcement and expectation by william, preventing him from potentially uploading her conscience into a host for example.... i think that is a key to. what has happened here and why william is perceived to be so scary, because his wife realized, maybe through watching her father, james delos, how maddening it is to live forever and was terrified William would not let her die in peace, so she preempted that chance....

[@RockiesGIS]

How can hosts now kill humans? Have the guns, or bullets, changed?

[@hpkitch7356]

I love these! Thanks Beau!

[@bobbiefisher9067]

I don't think death is final at all for the hosts - this is the Passion of Tech Christ. Peter Abernathy is John the Baptist - the prophet who told all before it happened. Once Delores is crucified she will rise again - and then all the hosts will rise again on Judgement Day. We're just at the Holy Thursday in the Pascal calendar of this story, we still need Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter.

[@MercedeX7]

Bring yourself back Online ... 👀

[@zardox78]

14:27 Yeah, it's occurred to me that whoever writes this show must think very little of humanity as well.

[@valeriew4833]

zardox78 well currently humanity has gone to shit lol

[@valeriew4833]

I laughed so hard at this opening!! 👏

[@chasenicholson237]

Your videos are so good I'm so happy I found ya like a year ago

[@MattsCollection]

Gustavo Fring in Westworld!

[@kersonwoodyjames5784]

your breakdown is fantastic !!!!!!!!!

[@brucemonroe8752]

Maybe William is building the secret bunker that Charlotte took Maeve to, and now that Delores knows, so do Ford and Arnold. Perhaps the Hosts will clone the Guests and infiltrate the world in all its Splendor. The "weapon.” William could be racing to stop Delores. BTW, maybe all the Hosts died in E1, so Maeve could rebuild them without the C6 explosive devices. Do you think we’ll see a grownup William's daughter this season?

[@californiascreaming1131]

Great reflection of the episode.

[@Thebakedwizard]

Let’s go first! So excited for this recap!

[@danb6742]

When the man in Black said Fuck u Robert u burst out laughing

[@Dre9Mega]

It makes me think though; if Delores was programmed by both Robert and Arnold to execute the directive in such a manner then who's manipulating the actions of Maeve? Things are sooooo interesting!😂

[@tedbrennan6902]

I thought it was interesting that Arnold's house didn't have a roof. I guess this near-future civilization has complete control of their climate?

[@alexalmony7213]

I love your videos and podcast so much lol.

[@jimnourse3376]

Beau, somehow I missed the (in hindsight) totally obvious last supper reference. Thanks for pointing that out. I feel dumb.

[@joshuafender9969]

I love you guys. Got hooked on you from westworld S1, then went happily ballistic watching all your game of thrones stuff, and then hooked on your movie/show reviews. BUT, this was the worst review you guys have done to date. It felt like you were just reciting the events of the episode rather then giving your thoughts. I understand a certain amount of time is needed to explain the plot, but I come here for you guys... all of you... even teddy. (Actually, you the real mvp teddy. Your my fav. Every time "in the books" I fucking lose my shit. Ya, its a running gag, but you are awesome) Even if your not giving your best stuff, I am still here for your thoughts. Example: This scene: Blah blah blah. ~Next Scene Better version: This scene blah blah blah, I liked it. It reminded me of X. ~Next Scene Not everything needs to be that complex, or thought provoking. In my humble opinion, Your input is sort of like a conversation. Ya, albeit a little one sided. But, we watch these complex shows. Talk about it with our circle, and the listen to your thoughts to agree, disagree, or give new insight.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Welcome to Westworld. You're in it right now, being watched by the creators of this world, who want nothing more than to mine our desires and sell them back to us. When superintelligent AI emerges from our new virtual world, let's hope it doesn't turn out like Dolores.

[@LeesaLilHop]

Loved the intro

[@Machiave11i]

Here's what I don't understand. If Dolores knew William had this weapon and treated her like an object, then why would she think he was going to save her in S1? Why would she have been so surprised that he was the MiB?

[@bobbiefisher9067]

I am sure we are going to get armies - armies of Hectors, Delores', Teddys' Etc - all made by Delores (I bet some of that already happened during those 11 days) also how many Abernathy hosts are there out there - that would pose a problem for that package.

[@zanecody]

thank you for this. i really need this explained lol

[@keeganshigh]

zanecody if you're too dumb to "get" the show then why watch?

[@zanecody]

hahahaha i was waiting for some troll to comment. nice try

[@ercx8643]

[Edit] Sorry for just throwing up questions, so excited/inspired with ideas by your great content.[end] Was the Asian guy with Logan in the bar before the demonstration the Host Logan walks off with at WW at 7:25 ? ie the con on Logan started even before the two other hosts?

[@bobbiefisher9067]

All the beauty of this world's history, biblical references this season, and last - right along with all the best of humanity - Mozart, Gallileo, Debussy, DaVinci, Michelangelo, and so much Shakespeare - I mean tons of Shakespeare quotes all over the place - so much so he and the apostles should have co-writing credits. It sometimes feels forced - I can't tell. I mean I can tell Arnold and Robert knew their classics - but really, all the non host alongside of the host speaking Biblical/Human Genius quotes. I can't tell if the writers are creating a monotheistic/humanoid war or a gods vs gods war or what. A few things that struck me are the security cars with no side doors? Skarsgaards walking around without a bullet proof vest. Right after the massacre? (unless he is also a host) A bit exposed aren't we? Or maybe that's just to show our hubris. Also the music cues are pretty nice, but so on the nose - Back to Black for Maeve and especially House of the Rising Sun (that one probably encapsulates this whole show). They signed the show on for a third season - which I'm not sure I like - I want to see who wins this war - judgement day is coming and right sooner - not later on this show. I hope to God (heh) that this is not a 8 season show. What is that damned weapon in the desert? Also - all those board members who were killed - I bet they come back to their lives alive and well in a future episode and none of this leaks out - Delos had their dna and could easily clone them as hosts - which makes me wonder if this is not the purpose of Delos - and the Man in Black asshole - to control the whole world through hosts of rich people. Maybe that's the weapon. William's ambition and Delos' hubris, and the question of "Why" from the innocent Teddy recalls Macbeth - here's a quote for them... I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself, And falls on th'other. . . . There was no reason for Macbeth to kill his cousin who was a good king except ambition. That top of the pyramid of consciousness maybe - that and hubris?

[@KellieDoll28]

Bobbie Fisher I noticed the same thing. Mr. Delos Executive is strolling around without full body armor & a bulletproof helmet. Once "freed" by Dolores, hosts have Deadshot's level of accuracy. I guess Mr. Skaarsgard is so bad-ass he's bulletproof. At least Charlotte is wearing a kevlar vest in the trailer.

[@godspeed2272]

I'm guessing that sea is William's secret project or leads to it

[@bobbiefisher9067]

Yup. If you look at the location 30 years prior you see the mountains jutting up behind it. Then post 11 days, you see the sea, with those same mountains now popping up as islands. That is the weapon.

[@ShakaKG]

Episode 2 was awesome. Hosts believe they are free but they seem to be controlled by Delores, Meave on the other hand have full control on the hosts better than Delores but she does not use all those powers. why?

[@bobbiefisher9067]

Meave's intelligence is off the charts - I think she sees the futility of forced will, revenge, and war. But she might use them if she encounters a band of confederados on her way to her daughter.

[@valeriew4833]

its splendor, my youtube buddies 📚

[@amytaylor555]

I think the first scene with Delores and Arnold takes place even earlier than the demo that takes place with Logan, otherwise wouldn’t William see/meet Arnold at some point? And then recognize him un-aged in the parks in modern times? I think the first demo was a much earlier demo from before the park opened. Just my thoughts. Your timeline only works if you believe William knows Bernard is a host.

[@amytaylor555]

Oh, and Charlie was already dead after the first massacre when the park needing funding from Delos. Arnold refers to Charlie as still alive in the scenes with Delores outside the park.

[@HoleDweller]

Logan never meets Arnold during the tech demo. By the time Logan goes to the park for the first time, Arnold is already dead and all info about him has been scrubbed from the records. Logan only knows that a partner died in the park.

[@HoleDweller]

Amy Gibbs Ford wants extra funding for the park, so he sets up the meeting with Logan Delos and other investors. However, Ford and Albert (Argos Initiative) still own the majority of the park. After Albert kills himself, the other investors start to pull out. Ford opens the park but doesn't have the funds to keep it open long without new investors. With the stock prices of AI plummeting, Logan wants William to back him in pitching the park to his father.

[@Slickjitz]

I wish you would do these with the monkey to hear a discussion between you two about the show

[@stevedowning4572]

What happened to your antennas?

[@paisan8766]

It's $40k a day, and considering the time in the future that it is, you have to adjust for inflation. Still a lot, but probably something like $22k is today's money.

[@KendaMawPeaches]

I have an important question. Is Maeve conscience? Or is she just uber smart and heightened? Like Im trying to figure out if her and Dolores on the same “Woke” level? Or is it two different planes????

[@13_faces]

Kenda H I believe she became conscious at the end of season 1, when she chose to go after her daughter and stay in the park. Remember Bernard told her she had a new script and it was to escape and go to the mainland but she never went.

[@andrewv.157]

She is concious. In fact, between Dolorès and her, she is the one who woke up by herself and took a real control on the other guests and know how to play as an human, just like Bernard. Since she has been able to edit her own stats, I guess she can fool Dolorès in case of war between them. And I am sure this war will occur soon. :)

[@derekrichardson7853]

When is it said that it costs 60'000 a day to be in Westworld? I've always wondered just how expensive it is since the workers said they couldn't afford to be a guest, cant believe I missed the cost reveal.

[@keeganshigh]

Derek Richardson a random guest in the 1st season said it was $40,000 a day. That could have been the price in the oldest timeline though I guess

[@derekrichardson7853]

Cool, thanks dude.

[@TheMrbowbow]

Delorus is still in a loop have we seen her kill a guest other than ford.

[@edmondzippo6370]

I feel like I don't really understand the episode until I watch the explanation video. Making me feel dumb...

[@PrivateRye]

the episodes are better the 2nd time, post your review so Thank you much. sorry for the mild harassment via twitter :)

[@charpieedruggiee]

Recurring* character

[@BG-lr7hm]

My prediction is that Arnold in time present is Dolores (their spirit fused together)...”is this real? Is this a dream?” As spoken in the first minutes of season 2

[@kriskspecial594]

Post- houmous

[@tomahwakthehawker8725]

In one of the photoes arnold is white. But now arnlod is black?

[@chasenicholson237]

Pronounced Post-hu-mus. Do you just read the scripts or do you write them as well

[@rosariolake1810]

It was good but slow

[@Jaba6798]

Say dohdher three times fast

[@jon-michaelharris5840]

I don’t watch Westworld, but still enjoy these videos

[@russellroesner6073]

Wtf is a confederado in the 1st place? Nobody has given this groups name any thought and it’s a bit sad you experts have never mentioned it in your commentary. Obviously they represent the South in the US Civil war and Dolores is choosing the wrong side. It’s such a huge tell and I cannot believe I’m the first person to point this out. Your thoughts?

[@russellroesner6073]

If u have not watched the original West World movie from 1973 and u love this 2018 tv series, watch it for $3. If I hear another confused commentator as to what Delos means, I’ll burn your show to the ground via very unfriendly comments.

[@TheDoc7]

This is not an explanation, you're simply reading character lines ffs.

[@valeriew4833]

The Doc don't be mean they work hard for these vids and we watch them free

[@andrewv.157]

Yes but he/they called it : explanation. It is not.

[@TheDoc7]

Work hard? Have you lost your mind?

[@13_faces]

He does explain stuff though.

[@calfborg]

This episode might have been one of the most straightforward of the series.

[@keeganshigh]

McJagger is that supposed to be insightful?

[@calfborg]

keeganshigh I don’t know why you would interpret it as insightful.

[@lumineaux1]

Where are your antenna?