Book Squad Goals

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Othersode #16: Girl, look at that robutt / Westworld

Join the #BookSquad in the dusty, violent old west as we take on season 2 of HBO’s ‘Westworld’ and spoil literally everything. Find out what “world” squad members want to go to, how we think season 2 compares to season 1, who are favorite characters are, and what worked and didn’t work this go-round. Also, what’s a robutt? We read some great listener feedback about ‘Solo’ and ‘Hereditary’ (and therefore get spooked about ‘Hereditary’ all over again!). Plus, find out what’s on the #BookSquadBlog and what’s coming up on the next fullpisode! Read along with us for ‘Super Extra Grande’ by Yoss, and be sure to catch ‘Sorry to Bother You’ in theaters before our next othersode. What did you think about season 2 of ‘Westworld’? Email your thoughts to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!

0:36 – Intro question—what park would you want to visit?
7:27 – Summary and spoiler warning
9:50 – Thoughts about this season in general
25:00 – Nonlinearity and narrative
27:08 – Interview with Lisa Joy (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-finale-explained-lisa-joy-season-3-1122744)
33:00 – Linearity and character and comparisons to ‘LOST’
37:18 – Characterization and favorite characters
47:20 – Dolores!
53:00 – Radiohead and music and the show
57:11 – ‘Solo’ feedback
1:06:00 – ‘Hereditary’ chat
1:15:24 – What’s on the blog, what’s up next?

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