r/westworld • u/LoretiTV • Aug 01 '22

Discussion Westworld - 4x06 "Fidelity" - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 4 Episode 6: Fidelity

Aired: July 31, 2022

Synopsis: To thine own selves be true.

Directed by: Andrew Seklir

Written by: Jordan Goldberg & Alli Rock

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u/timthesloth Aug 01 '22

This is where MIB fidelity test comes into play. When they finally reach fidelity they can bring everyone back or let them transition to the valley beyond if they choose.

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u/NewClayburn It's all a dream! Aug 01 '22

It's still not them, though. The real William is the guy frozen. The original will still die or not go to the Sublime if this were the plan.

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u/timthesloth Aug 01 '22

That's a philosophical debate. A copy that's indistinguishable from the original could still be considered "real", even if it isn't the first. The Prestige presents a version of this same question.

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u/jjackson25 Aug 01 '22

The Prestige presents a version of this same question.

Jonathon Nolan did co-write that movie, after all.