WESTWORLD CONNECTIONS: The Secret Origin of Westworld Explained

HBO's Westworld is quickly becoming the next Game of Thrones, but what you may not know is that its source material remains one of the most influential and thought provoking pieces of science fiction to date. The Secret Origin of Westworld explains some of the ground breaking themes and tropes that the original Westworld introduced. It refined and influenced modern science fiction like The Terminator and Jurassic Park and now video games like Red Dead Redemption are helping shape the reboot.

Just a quick note: We realize that Arkham VR is listed as a 2004 release here. And yes, we're painfully aware that game came out in 2016. Sometimes, when you watch something so many times, little things will slip through the cracks. Thanks for understanding!

00:30 How established science fiction influenced Westworld.
02:26 The birth of The Gunslinger.
04:44 The modern legacy of Westworld.
05:57 How video games helped shape the Westworld reboot.

Find out more about Secret Origins with our Dark Souls feature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OJxwYHq0MQ

And for more on Westworld, check out the following:

Every Time Westworld Hinted at the Big Episode 7 Reveal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAOlvqU8G00

Westworld is Primed to be HBO's New Game of Thrones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5BWIERIxMA

How Crazy is the Westworld VR Experience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK0eWYHKIf4

Westworld - What is the Man in Black Up To?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA5VkUMleoA

Written by Scott Collura
Narrated by James Duggan
Edited by Kirk Carson
Produced by Zachary Ryan and Justin Davis

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