The Original (Westworld)
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"The Original" is the first episode in the first season premiere of the HBO science fiction western thriller television series Westworld. The teleplay was written by series co-creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who also receive story credit with Michael Crichton, writer and director of the 1973 film upon which the series is based.[1] The episode was directed by Nolan, and is dedicated to the memory of Eddie Rouse, who played Kissy.[2]
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Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 | ||
Directed by | Jonathan Nolan | ||
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Featured music | Ramin Djawadi | ||
Cinematography by | Paul Cameron | ||
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Production code | 276083 | ||
Original air date | October 2, 2016 (2016-10-02) | ||
Running time | 68 minutes | ||
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"The Original" introduces the eponymous Western-themed amusement park from the perspectives of both the androids and the humans. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the visuals, performances of the cast, story, thematic elements and world-building.