Were you not a fan of Westworld Season 2? That might not be Westworld`s fault. Instead, perhaps you aren`t a dedicated enough superfan. That was the idea posited by HBO programming president Casey Bloys, when asked about backlash to the second season.Speaking at the TCA press tour Bloys said, `Most of the reviews felt that the story had been clarified. It`s not for casual viewers; it requires your attention. [Co-creators] Jonah [Nolan] and Lisa [Joy] like to challenge their viewers and many feel rewarded by that. It`s a unique show and thatīs what we`re looking for.`There`s an issue with that line of thought. Simply writing off those who didn`t enjoy the season as not paying close enough attention is a silly route to take. HBO is, after all, the same network that airs Game of Thrones--a show fans obsess over. Dedication and the ability to pay attention to something shouldn`t enter the equation. A quick Google search will show you that those tuning in were paying attention. That wasn`t the problem. Instead, the problem was Season 2 didn`t live up to the hype Season 1 built in the minds of those viewers.Season 1 masterfully built to a point where all of the little plot threads laid out were tied together, opening the door to an even bigger world in the second season. When that season arrived, with a wildly uneven premiere episode, it was clear that something wasn`t the same. Likewise, as Season 2 continued, most of the new characters introduced either died quickly or didn`t resonate like those from Season 1. Meanwhile, the show took its alternating timelines trick to wacky new heights in a dizzying attempt to stump audiences who figured out the Season 1 twist early on.That`s not to say Westworld Season 2 doesn`t have its fans, something Bloys was quick to point out. `The people who love it really love it, even the people who dislike it feel the need to discuss it and talk about it, and let you know they dislike it, and debate,` he explained. `And for a show to aro ...
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