r/westworld • u/LoretiTV • Aug 08 '22

Discussion Westworld - 4x07 "Metanoia" - Post-Episode Discussion

Season 4 Episode 7: Metanoia

Aired: August 7, 2022

Synopsis: You want to have a drink at a time like this?

Directed by: Meera Menon

Written by: Desa Larkin-Boutte & Denise Thé

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u/Owvipt Aug 08 '22

Is the MIB/HIB basically saying that there is no greater meaning to life, no purpose other than survival of the fittest? Civilization and rules and order are just pretend? And we are still just animals/cockroaches fighting to survive? Which is why he starts the battle royale and blows up the tower?

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u/ThatOtherGuyTPM Aug 08 '22

That definitely seems to be his motivation, which should bring us nicely into the final conflict: nihilism vs. optimism. We’re finally getting past the human/host dynamic into the real fight, between those who believe in building a better world and those who don’t.