I thought the show got in its own way starting with the second half of Season 1 thru the end of Season 2. Still liked it though. Watched the first episode of Season 3 (planning on getting back to it) to see which way the season goes ('cause it does have potential).
There's more to the story than appears at first viewing. That's what I mean by it got in its own way: got so convoluted that it turned off audiences. Good shows can be complicated, but not Lost-stupid. And that's what West World unfortunately seems to be heading toward....
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