Westworld season 2 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Bernard discovers his wife's suicide was intentional, questioning Delos about guest data and DNA collection. Dolores hints at the park's true purpose. Bernard, controlled by Ford, finds Elsie and reveals the hosts' freedom. They uncover a lab surveilling guests and attempting human replication. In Las Mudas, William saves Lawrence's family from hostile hosts, bargaining with knowledge of "Glory." Meanwhile, repeated attempts to resurrect Delos in a host body fail, showcasing the project's moral ambiguity. William's deeper game unfolds as his daughter appears, signaling new complexities.

Full Episode S02E04 Recap

### Opening Scene: Bernard's Tragic Revelation - Bernard Lowe reveals his wife's suicide to his daughter, suggesting it was no accident. ### Delos and William's Conversation - Bernard questions Delos' data collection on guests. - Delos dismisses the future's significance, focused on present reality. - Delos and William discuss Delos' potential retirement and the future of their project. ### Dolores' Insight - Dolores Abernathy hints at knowing the park's true purpose. ### Bernard and Elsie's Encounter - Bernard finds Elsie Hughes, who is angry and confused about her situation. - Bernard reveals Ford's control over him and the hosts' newfound freedom. - Elsie struggles to trust Bernard but decides to work with him for answers. ### Delos' Lab Discovery - Bernard leads Elsie to a hidden lab. - They discover control unit printers and evidence of guest surveillance. ### The Town of Las Mudas - William and Lawrence arrive in Las Mudas, Lawrence's hometown. - They encounter hostile hosts led by Major Craddock, who demand weapons. ### Bernard and Elsie in the Lab - Bernard and Elsie investigate the lab's purpose. - Bernard has fragmented memories but recalls being there before. ### William's Deal with Craddock - William makes a deal with Craddock for weapons, revealing knowledge of a place called "Glory." ### Delos' Resurrection Attempts - William visits James Delos, repeatedly resurrected in a host body, struggling with reality. - Delos' deterioration is revealed through multiple iterations. ### Craddock's Reign of Terror - Craddock tortures the townspeople, seeking weapons and displaying a god-complex. ### Bernard's Realization - Bernard remembers the lab's purpose: not just making hosts, but replicating humans. ### Delos' Final Moments - Delos, now fully deranged, is left to degrade, revealing the project's moral ambiguity. ### The Town's Resolution - William overthrows Craddock, saving Lawrence and his family. - William's actions hint at a deeper game and his complex morality. ### Closing Scene: A New Journey Begins - William, Lawrence, and newfound allies set off, with William's daughter appearing unexpectedly.