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Jun 2022
1h 34m

'Westworld' Season 4, Episode 1 Recap

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Joanna, David, and Danny break down the Season 4 premiere of 'Westworld,' from the new opening title sequence to theories about how the upcoming season will play out. They start by discussing what's going on with the flies, and getting into how Caleb's story has changed since last season (6:32). Then, they talk about Christina and if she really is a new, hum ... Show More
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