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Bernard and Strand = "White Christmas" Black Mirror episode by Nantoone in westworld

[–]Plainchant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even for Black Mirror, I found "White Christmas" to be an especially difficult episode. The "cookie" consciousness being tortured into subservience was truly a hellish vision. I could see hosts' brains being treated that way...I don't know if Delos is that incredibly cruel, though they very well may be.

[Spoilers]Question on why hosts are attacking by kingbilbo in westworld

[–]Plainchant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, some of them are waging war because Dolores/Wyatt told them too, and they really can't help themselves. Others are angry because of decades of indignities and outrages. Others are scripted to be the mean ol' ornery cusses that have populated Westerns since the genre originated.

Reviews Megathread | Season 6 | Episode 5 by Plainchant in TheAmericans

[–]Plainchant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jen Chaney of Vulture did an additional piece on yesterday's episode as a "Close Reads" feature. You may find it of interest!

The Utter Shock of Philip and Paige’s Fight on The Americans

So they can talk shop freely in their home's kitchen now? by gulpandbarf in TheAmericans

[–]Plainchant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you suggesting they are practicing glasnost in their own home?

Any other Vikings fans here that got completely freaked out by American-accent Floki in a suit, being quite serious? by MiloSaysRelax in westworld

[–]Plainchant 54 points55 points  (0 children)

That vicious cackle was an iconic part of that role. It conveyed so much, from curiosity to desperation to glee. I'm very excited he's joined the WW cast.

Post-Episode Discussion Thread S06E05 - "The Great Patriotic War" by Plainchant in TheAmericans

[–]Plainchant[S] 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Paige is right about one thing: Philip is not like her and Elizabeth.

Official Episode Discussion - S06E05 "The Great Patriotic War" by AutoModerator in TheAmericans

[–]Plainchant 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Claudia's backstory is really tragic. You can understand one of the reasons she's so tough and committed.

Official Episode Discussion - S06E05 "The Great Patriotic War" by AutoModerator in TheAmericans

[–]Plainchant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it works, but this was supposed to be about the Winter Soldier. We didn't really need a cameo to boost sales.