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|director = [[Stephen Williams (director)|Stephen Williams]] |
|director = [[Stephen Williams (director)|Stephen Williams]] |
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|writer = [[Roberto Patino]] |
|writer = [[Roberto Patino]] |
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|music = [[Ramin Djawadi]] |
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|photographer = Darran Tiernan |
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|editor = Ron Rosen |
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|airdate = {{Start date|2018|6|17}} |
|airdate = {{Start date|2018|6|17}} |
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|length = 59 minutes |
|length = 59 minutes |
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|guests = * |
|guests = * [[Sela Ward]] as Juliet |
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* [[Jimmi Simpson]] as William (archive footage) |
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* [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]] as Logan (archive footage) |
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* [[Martin Sensmeier]] as Wanahton |
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* [[Jack Conley (actor)|Jack Conley]] as Monroe |
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* David Midthunder as Takoda |
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|prev = [[Kiksuya]] |
|prev = [[Kiksuya]] |
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|next = [[The Passenger (Westworld)|The Passenger]] |
|next = [[The Passenger (Westworld)|The Passenger]] |
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"'''Vanishing Point'''" is the ninth episode |
"'''Vanishing Point'''" is the ninth episode in the [[Westworld (season 2)|second season]] of the [[HBO]] [[science fiction]] [[Western (genre)|western]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller]] television series ''[[Westworld (TV series)|Westworld]]''. The episode aired on June 17, 2018. It was written by [[Roberto Patino]] and was directed by [[Stephen Williams (director)|Stephen Williams]]. |
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The episode's plot includes the Man in Black and Emily discussing their relationship and their family, Teddy's achievement of consciousness, Maeve receiving a message by Ford, Charlotte reproducing Maeve's newfound abilities via Clementine and a choice by Bernard regarding Ford and Elsie. |
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Emily takes William to a relay point, intending to get him to a hospital. They discuss the pain of Juliet's suicide, after she got drunk at a Delos charity event, shown in flashbacks. After they had taken her home, Emily decided she needed to be taken back to an acholohism rehab client against Juliet's refusal. William had taken her to bed, hiding a data card that Dr. Ford had given him earlier as an early prototype of William's personality from his visits to Westworld among Juliet's books. They were too late to stop her killing herself. |
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"Vanishing Point" received generally positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised the performances of Ed Harris and James Marsden and the plot advancing to the [[The Passenger (Westworld)|next episode in the second season finale]]. However, the focus on the Man in Black's backstory and the efficacy of some plot twists received mixed responses. It was [[Ed Harris]]'s pick to support his nomination for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actor]] at the [[70th Primetime Emmy Awards]]. |
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Both William and Emily bore the responsibility of her death, but Emily accuses William of hiding himself in Westworld to avoid it. William, however, continues to believe Emily is a host made by Dr. Ford, since she has knowledge of the data card. When Delos security arrive to extract them, Emily tries to warn the team that William has become delusional. William overpowers them, kills them with their guns, and then kills Emily. He goes to prove to himself Emily is a host when he sees the data card in her hand. Some distance away, William contemplates suicide, recalling the last words he told Juliet. In flashback, he admits to Juliet while putting her to bed that when he first visited Westworld, it reveal a "stain" in his personality that led to dark acts, and had come to accept Westworld as his true home. Juliet had saw through that; after William left her bed, she found the card, saw the violent acts recorded on it, and hid the card in a music box for Emily to find before killing herself. In the present, William opts to not kill himself, but instead tries to prove to himself that he may be a host. |
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Emily takes William to a rally point, intending to get him to a hospital. They discuss the pain of Juliet's [[suicide]]. Emily wants to use the Valley Beyond to revive her mother's consciousness and better understand her motives, which arouses William's suspicions. He reveals his plan to destroy the Valley Beyond and accuses Emily of being a host, as she has knowledge of the data card. When Delos security arrive to extract them, Emily tries to warn the team that William has become delusional. William kills them and shoots Emily. He goes to prove to himself that Emily is a host, but finds the data card in her hand. Riding away aimlessly, William contemplates suicide, but instead tries to prove to himself that he may be a host. |
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| ⚫ | In the Mesa, Charlotte works with a technician to reproduce Maeve's ability to reprogram other hosts via Clementine. She conducts an experiment using Clementine to force hosts to turn on one another. With the test a success, Charlotte plans to turn Clementine loose within Westworld and kill the hosts from within. Bernard, still under Dr. Ford's control, gets close enough to the incapacitated Maeve so she can receive a message Ford left for her in Bernard's mind. Upon accessing it, Maeve finds Ford speaking to her, telling her she has more to do. |
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| ⚫ | Bernard goes to find Elsie |
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| ⚫ | Bernard goes on to find Elsie and tells her that Delos has been replicating the mind of every guest to the park. The replicas are housed in a facility called the Forge, located in the Valley Beyond. They set out to beat Dolores there, but Ford warns Bernard to not trust Elsie and kill her. Bernard fights back and removes Ford from his programming. He abandons Elsie for her own safety while continuing to the Valley Beyond alone. |
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| ⚫ | Dolores, Teddy |
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| ⚫ | Dolores, Teddy and the Horde also head to the Valley Beyond. They are stopped by members of the Ghost Nation defending the Valley. The two groups attack each other, and the Horde is wiped out as Dolores leads the massacre that kills all but one Ghost Nation warrior. Teddy cannot bring himself to shoot him as the warrior flees. Teddy finally achieves [[sentience]] and tells Dolores that he realizes she has made him into a monster. Unable to protect her anymore, Teddy kills himself. |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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The episode features actress [[Sela Ward]] playing Juliet, wife to William and |
The episode features actress [[Sela Ward]] playing Juliet, wife to William and mother to Emily. Ward had been drawn to the part both due to how Juliet's story featured the destruction of the Delos family, which she thought would be a challenging role for her, and also due to urging of Ward's son as a fan of the show.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.etonline.com/westworld-sela-ward-on-her-challenging-cameo-and-the-meaning-of-that-data-card-exclusive-104356 | title ='Westworld': Sela Ward on Her 'Challenging' Cameo and the Meaning of That Data Card | first= Jennifer | last= Drysdale | date = June 17, 2018 | access-date = June 17, 2018 | work = [[Entertainment Tonight]] }}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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"Vanishing Point" was watched by 1.56 million viewers on its initial viewing, and received a 0.6 18–49 rating, marking an improvement in viewership from the previous week.<ref name="2.09">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-june-17-2018/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619214050/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-june-17-2018/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 19, 2018 |title=Sunday cable ratings: World Cup scores big for FS1 |work=TV by the Numbers |first=Rick |last=Porter |date=June 19, 2018 |access-date=June 19, 2018}}</ref> |
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The episode received positive reviews from critics. At [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the episode has a 79% approval rating with an average score of 8.34/10, from 38 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "For better or worse, The Man in Black takes center stage in 'Vanishing Point', a worthy showcase of Ed Harris' talents that comes with a few shocking, if slightly underwhelming, surprises."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/westworld/s02/e09 |title=Vanishing Point |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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[[Category:2018 American television episodes]] |
[[Category:2018 American television episodes]] |
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[[Category:Westworld (TV series) episodes]] |
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[[Category:Television episodes directed by Stephen Williams (director)]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 18 August 2023
| "Vanishing Point" | |
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| Westworld episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Stephen Williams |
| Written by | Roberto Patino |
| Featured music | Ramin Djawadi |
| Cinematography by | Darran Tiernan |
| Editing by | Ron Rosen |
| Production code | 209 |
| Original air date | June 17, 2018 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Vanishing Point" is the ninth episode in the second season of the HBO science fiction western thriller television series Westworld. The episode aired on June 17, 2018. It was written by Roberto Patino and was directed by Stephen Williams.
The episode's plot includes the Man in Black and Emily discussing their relationship and their family, Teddy's achievement of consciousness, Maeve receiving a message by Ford, Charlotte reproducing Maeve's newfound abilities via Clementine and a choice by Bernard regarding Ford and Elsie.
"Vanishing Point" received generally positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised the performances of Ed Harris and James Marsden and the plot advancing to the next episode in the second season finale. However, the focus on the Man in Black's backstory and the efficacy of some plot twists received mixed responses. It was Ed Harris's pick to support his nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Plot summary
[edit]Emily takes William to a rally point, intending to get him to a hospital. They discuss the pain of Juliet's suicide. Emily wants to use the Valley Beyond to revive her mother's consciousness and better understand her motives, which arouses William's suspicions. He reveals his plan to destroy the Valley Beyond and accuses Emily of being a host, as she has knowledge of the data card. When Delos security arrive to extract them, Emily tries to warn the team that William has become delusional. William kills them and shoots Emily. He goes to prove to himself that Emily is a host, but finds the data card in her hand. Riding away aimlessly, William contemplates suicide, but instead tries to prove to himself that he may be a host.
In the Mesa, Charlotte works with a technician to reproduce Maeve's ability to reprogram other hosts via Clementine. She conducts an experiment using Clementine to force hosts to turn on one another. With the test a success, Charlotte plans to turn Clementine loose within Westworld and kill the hosts from within. Bernard, still under Dr. Ford's control, gets close enough to the incapacitated Maeve so she can receive a message Ford left for her in Bernard's mind. Upon accessing it, Maeve finds Ford speaking to her, telling her she has more to do.
Bernard goes on to find Elsie and tells her that Delos has been replicating the mind of every guest to the park. The replicas are housed in a facility called the Forge, located in the Valley Beyond. They set out to beat Dolores there, but Ford warns Bernard to not trust Elsie and kill her. Bernard fights back and removes Ford from his programming. He abandons Elsie for her own safety while continuing to the Valley Beyond alone.
Dolores, Teddy and the Horde also head to the Valley Beyond. They are stopped by members of the Ghost Nation defending the Valley. The two groups attack each other, and the Horde is wiped out as Dolores leads the massacre that kills all but one Ghost Nation warrior. Teddy cannot bring himself to shoot him as the warrior flees. Teddy finally achieves sentience and tells Dolores that he realizes she has made him into a monster. Unable to protect her anymore, Teddy kills himself.
Production
[edit]The episode features actress Sela Ward playing Juliet, wife to William and mother to Emily. Ward had been drawn to the part both due to how Juliet's story featured the destruction of the Delos family, which she thought would be a challenging role for her, and also due to urging of Ward's son as a fan of the show.[1]
Reception
[edit]"Vanishing Point" was watched by 1.56 million viewers on its initial viewing, and received a 0.6 18–49 rating, marking an improvement in viewership from the previous week.[2]
The episode received positive reviews from critics. At Rotten Tomatoes, the episode has a 79% approval rating with an average score of 8.34/10, from 38 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "For better or worse, The Man in Black takes center stage in 'Vanishing Point', a worthy showcase of Ed Harris' talents that comes with a few shocking, if slightly underwhelming, surprises."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Drysdale, Jennifer (June 17, 2018). "'Westworld': Sela Ward on Her 'Challenging' Cameo and the Meaning of That Data Card". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Porter, Rick (June 19, 2018). "Sunday cable ratings: World Cup scores big for FS1". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 19, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ "Vanishing Point". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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