Geekery: Westworld – The Outlaw Robert Ford

Episode 4 presented a turning point for Anthony Hopkins’ character – see the breakdown.

Hopkins turn as Dr. Robert Ford has been interesting to watch and really adds complexity to the main mystery of the plot – it’s a lot like watching a more subtle Hannibal Lecter. Ford looks like a harmless, slightly senile grandpa, but the workings underneath are much more sinister. It’s really apparent in this scene from “Dissonance Theory” (episode 4), which Nerdwriter breaks down for us…

The video has spoilers for episode 4!

Ford: human or secret robot? Eh?

Author: Mars Garrett

Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Vertigo, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, amazing stunt performances, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)