20 Best TV Shows Of 2016
9. Westworld
Even before anyone outside the cable channel had seen an episode, Westworld was being billed as HBO's next big thing, the new Game of Thrones, the show that would 'save' a network in need of another major hit.
Westworld, thankfully for HBO and us viewers, certainly delivered. The pilot episode did a stunning job with its world-building, introducing us to this world of robots, guests, and the people who make it all happen.
From there we were off on a journey that piled mysteries on top of riddles, wrapped them in enigmas, and served it all up with a side of sex, violence, and Shakespeare.
Pretty much the entire cast were on top form, from Anthony Hopkins' thoughtful musings and monologuing as Dr Ford, to Thandie Newton's fiery Maeve, and best of all Evan Rachel Wood's seemingly sweet Dolores. It looked great too, with sweeping vistas contrasting with cold labs.
It all could've stuck in the web it was spinning, but creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy handled it deftly, with a finale that entertained, excited, resolved threads, and setup plenty more for Season 2. HBO's next big thing, indeed.
Best Episode: The Bicameral Mind