"Westworld" will take viewers deeper into Dolores' (Evan Rachel Wood) storyline and Dr. Ford's (Anthony Hopkins) plan for the park in next Sunday's episode titled "Dissonance."
In the promo released by HBO, the sneak peek preview sees Dolores being offered by Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) a privilege to play a game. The goal is to find the center of the maze and in exchange, Dolores can gain her freedom.
"I think I want to be free," Dolores said in the clip.
In Dr. Ford's orbit, meanwhile, it seems that another malevolent layer of him will be unveiled next week. In the same preview, the doctor is seen threatening a yet to be known character. "You know everything about our guests and our employees," Ford said sternly. "So I will ask you nicely, don't get in my way."
As viewers get to know the world and characters of "Westworld" each week, it is only a matter of time before they discover the real villains of this new scifi series. In last Sunday's episode "The Stray," the level of violence definitely increased and more technical glitches of the hosts were exposed. It is palpable that the writers have plotted an even darker material in the coming installments.
As to what happens in "Dissonance," here's how HBO is describing the episode: "Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) joins William (Jimmi Simpson) and Logan (Ben Barnes) on a bounty hunt in the badlands. The Man in Black (Ed Harris), with Lawrence (Clifton Collins, Jr.) in tow, finds a critical clue in his search to unlock the maze. Dr. Ford (Anthony Hopkins) and Theresa (Sidse Babett Knudsen) discuss the future of the park. Maeve (Thandie Newton) is troubled by a recurring vision."
Co-executive produced by Jonathan Nolan and JJ Abrams, "Westworld" is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. The series also stars Ben Barnes, Ed Harris, James Marsden, Luke Hemsworth and Shannon Woodward.
An all new episode of "Westworld" airs every Sunday at 9PM on HBO.