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Watch Live: Westworld Expands Maeve’s Superpowers and Teases Major ‘Cradle’ Mystery 

The latest episode of Westworld was more about the action than the theories, taking us deep into Shōgun World for some nighttime ninja battles and doppelgänger chit-chats. But it wouldn’t be Westworld without having at least one shocking surprise—this time involving our favorite host, Maeve. Plus, there’s that whole “The Cradle” thing. Join the debate! … Continued

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Westworld‘s Shōgun World Was Everything I Expected It to Be, But Not Much Else

It’s the episode we’ve all been waiting for since the season one finale, but it turns out Shōgun World faces a unique problem that I wasn’t expecting, and it wasn’t the ninjas, tyrannical lords, or even “cop-killer” samurai that fill the park. It’s that compared to Westworld, and all the care that Delos and Dr. … Continued

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Game of Thrones Set Pictures Tease a Big Battle in a Familiar Location

Hideo Kojima continues to be full of hope for the Metal Gear Solid movie. Zazie Beetz teases how X-Force will re-introduce the team. Clark Gregg hints at his Agents of SHIELD future. Plus, meet Preacher’s latest villain, get a look at NBC’s new near-future VR show Reverie, and Andy Serkis wants in on the Batman … Continued

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A Westworld Actress Says Fans Keep ‘Mansplaining’ the Show to Her

For the past year, Westworld actress Shannon Woodward has been inundated with fans sharing their own theories. So much so, some have been implying that a star of the show knows less than they do. “Last year, I had a lot of people telling me their theories, and trying to convince me that they were … Continued

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More Rumors About When Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Show Will Be Set

It: Chapter 2 casts some more adult versions of its original stars. Daredevil’s third season may be bringing in one of his greatest foes. Simon Kinberg promises a real and grounded X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but also aliens. Plus, a glimmer of hope for Lucifer’s return, and enter Shogunworld with new Westworld pictures. To me, my … Continued

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Scientists Transplant Memories Between Sea Slugs… Sort of

If you were wondering, “Hey, scientists have done a lot recently, but when are they going to transplant memories like in Westworld?”—we’ve got good news. A team reports that they’ve now transplanted memories between slugs. Well, sorta, kinda. The University of California, Los Angeles researchers gave slight electric shocks bunch of donor slugs, which made … Continued

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Watch Live: We Debate the Strangest Westworld Theory Yet

The latest episode of Westworld was one of the finest we’ve gotten on the series so far. Directed by showrunner Lisa Joy, it confirmed one ongoing fan theory, only to have the door blown wide open on another. io9’s Beth Elderkin and Gizmodo social editor Joe Tonelli discuss whether William’s game is bigger than we … Continued

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The Secrets of Westworld Are Beginning to Spill Out

To say that Westworld finally gave (well, confirmed) answers to a few of its biggest mysteries seems almost like a lie. It isn’t, though—we finally learned (at least part of) why Delos funded the park—but the show immediately piled on so many more mysteries it almost doesn’t feel like an answer. But let’s take a … Continued

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Our First Good Look at Young Justice‘s Next Season

Ron Howard says there’s been talk of a Willow sequel. Ed Solomon teases what to expect in Bill & Ted Face the Music. Paul W.S. Anderson’s Monster Hunter adaptation casts an unsurprising star. Plus, the Supernatural spinoff Wayward Sisters is no longer happening, and a new look at Agents of SHIELD’s season finale. Spoilers now! … Continued

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New Rumors About a Major Meeting of Characters in Game of Thrones‘ Final Season

Could Gwyneth Paltrow have let slip a big secret for Tony and Pepper in Avengers 4? Peter Jackson may be pondering a return to Middle-Earth, or a weird new adventure. Simon Pegg wants in on a Captain Britain movie. Plus, what’s to come in Riverdale’s season finale, and more casting for Stranger Things season 3. … Continued

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This Clever Westworld Sleuth Found the ‘Raj’ Park Months Ago, and There’s Still More to Uncover

Westworld’s latest park reveal may have seemed like a surprise to many viewers, but there have been hints about Park 6 for months. Of course, they weren’t easy to find, but someone did. We’ve got an interview with the fan who first came across the code to “the Raj,” and what he’s since found that … Continued

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Watch Live: Westworld Just Dropped a Ton of Theory Fodder on Us

We’re only three episodes into Westworld’s second season and honestly, things just keep getting more mysterious (or maybe just confusing). I join Beth Elderkin live on Facebook to talk through what’s going on in “Virtù e Fortuna” and try to parse through some of the top theories the internet has to offer. Be sure to … Continued

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That Was a Most Violent and Delightful Westworld

Last week, we got our first extended look at human life outside Westworld. This week, on “Virtù e Fortuna,” we finally got a peek at some of Delos’ long-hinted-at other parks, with callbacks to reveals in the season one finale and the season two premiere. Violent delights abound, of course. We open not in the … Continued

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New Hints About Star Trek 4 Still Tease Chris Hemsworth’s Return

Ryan Reynolds says T.J. Miller won’t be back for X-Force. Jack Black shares his Jumanji 2 dreams. Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his Ducktales debut. Plus, more footage from Solo: A Star Wars Story, and what’s to come on Westworld and Gotham. Spoilers, away! Star Trek 4 Speaking briefly about her role as Winona Kirk in Star … Continued

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Westworld to Welcome Us Back With Season Three

Westworld may have only just entered its second season, but HBO is already saying every fan’s favorite four words: “Bring yourself back online.” The network has announced that Westworld has been renewed for a third season. The announcement was made via Twitter, just days after the second episode of season two, “Reunion,” aired. While it’s … Continued

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Watch Live: Theoryworld, Home of io9’s Finest Westworld Conspiracies

Another episode of Westworld, another bunch of tantalizing clues and an even greater number of questions. This week on “Reunion” we met some new characters, while other characters found themselves together for the first time in a long time. Every Monday myself, Joe Tonelli, and Beth Elderkin are diving into the mysteries, fan theories, and … Continued

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Westworld Reveals More About the Park’s Origins, But Offers Far More Questions Than Answers

After last week’s exploration of the events immediately following the Westworld host uprising—and a short leap ahead, with untold mysteries sandwiched between—“Reunion” offers some juicy hints at the park’s real purpose, and how it ties into the journeys of both Dolores and the Man in Black. We open with a familiar exchange of phrases in … Continued

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Westworld Has to Acknowledge the Racist Appeal of Shōgun World

As the hosts in Delos’ luxury resorts continue with their plans for a mass robot uprising, Westworld is becoming a more expansive, complicated realm—especially with the introduction of Shōgun World, a new park styled to look and feel like feudal Japan. But it’s important to consider that, on quite a few levels, the very idea … Continued

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Updates on the Men In Black Reboot, The Flash, and More

Jon Favreau teases Happy Hogan’s arrival in the crossover shenanigans of Infinity War and Avengers 4. Chris Hemsworth teases a globetrotting adventure for the new Men in Black. It might be a while before we see anything from the next Alien movie. Plus The Flash’s showrunner on how the team is dealing with a big … Continued

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Watch: Welcome to TheoryWorld, Where io9 Dives Into All of Westworld’s Fan Theories

Westworld has returned with its second season, and with it comes a slew of fan theories and speculation. There’s a new maze for us to solve, and we’re here to explore every nook and cranny. Every Monday, io9’s Beth Elderkin and Gizmodo social media editor Joe Tonelli will break down the latest episode of Westworld, … Continued