“Westworld” chronicles an android uprising in a high-tech Western-themed amusement park. It sees Evan Rachel Wood lead a band of androids as they fight for their freedom and survival.
Read on and find out where you can watch Westworld in Canada.
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What Is Westworld About?
“Westworld” is a dystopian sci-fi Western that centers on the story of a state-of-the-art theme park dubbed “Westworld.” The park is designed to replicate life in the wild west and is populated by sophisticated human-like androids called “hosts.”
Guests could relive the time of the cowboys and engage in all kinds of activities and debauchery at the expense of the hosts. Things began to go awry when the subservient hosts started to develop self-agency. What followed a massive uprising led by an unassuming host named Dolores Abernathy.
The series premiered on HBO on October 2, 2016 and spawned a total of four seasons and 36 episodes with a 48–90-minute runtime. The series was supposed to have a fifth and final season until it was unceremoniously canceled in November 2022.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of Westworld?
“Westworld” is based on the 1973 sci-fi Western of the same name. The talented duo composed of Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy produced the series. It has a star-studded ensemble that features the likes of:
- Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy
- Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe / Arnold Weber
- Anthony Hopkins as Robert Ford
- Ed Harris & Jimmi Simpson as The Man in Black / William
- Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale
- Thandiwe Newton as Maeve Millay
- James Marsden as Teddy Flood
- Aaron Paul as Caleb Nichols
- Vincent Cassel as Engerraund Serac
- Luke Hemsworth as Ashley Stubbs
What is the Rating for Westworld?
“Westworld” is rated 18+ in Canada, which means viewers younger than 18 are restricted from watching the series. The series uses coarse language and extremely graphic depictions of sexual and violent content.
How Many People Watch Westworld?
“Westworld” generated 6 million viewers with the premiere of its pilot episode. It gained an additional 3.3 million views from HBO’s streaming platform. Its viewership declined significantly with later seasons, but the critical reception remained positive.
How Are the Reviews for Westworld?
“Westworld” received praise from critics for its impressive set design, engaging narrative, and the captivating performances of its cast. The series received an 80% score from RottenTomatoes, a 71 Metascore on Metacritic, and an 8.5 rating on IMBd. Check out what critics have to say:
- “The depth of Westworld lies not in asking questions about memory, free will, and what makes us human, but in whether we can become more human than what we let ourselves to be, whether our stories can be richer and more meaningful than what the culture allows.” – Jeff Jensen of Entertainment Weekly
- “The initial cool shock of Westworld has passed, and now, six years since the show’s premiere, we can just settle in for more of the comfortably familiar. Albeit with a few new tweaks that approximate, ably enough, the thrill of true innovation.” – Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair
Where to Watch Westworld in Canada?
You can watch the revolt of Dolores and her fellow Android hosts on several streaming platforms.
Is Westworld Available on Streaming?
Crave
You can watch and download “Westworld” on Crave. The streaming platform offers monthly and yearly subscription plans that provide unlimited access to all of Crave’s content.
Plan | Price | Number of Devices |
Monthly Plan | CAD$19.99 | 4 Devices |
Yearly Plan | CAD$199.90 | 4 Devices |
Amazon Prime Video
You can watch all four seasons of “Westworld” on Amazon Prime Video, which offers two subscriptions with a 30-day free trial except for the Quebec area. Quebec residents can choose to purchase a 2-month free trial for CAD$7.99.
“Westworld” is currently unavailable for streaming outside of the US, so you would need a VPN to stream the series via Prime Video.
Plan | Price | Free Trial | Number of Devices |
Monthly Plan | CAD$9.99 | 30 Days | 3 Devices |
Yearly Plan | CAD$99.00 | 30 Days | 3 Devices |
Is Westworld Available for Rent (VOD)?
Google Play Store
You can watch all four seasons of “Westworld” on the Google Play Store. You can purchase seasons 1 and 2 at CAD$33.43 and seasons 3 and 4 at CAD$30.75. You may also purchase individual episodes for CAD$4.00.
Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store also offers the entire series for purchase, with prices for each season ranging from CAD$22.99 to CAD$34.99, or opt to buy individual episodes instead at CAD$3.49 to CAD$4.49 each.
iTunes
iTunes offers all four seasons of “Westworld” for CAD$59.99.
VUDU
You can also purchase the series via VUDU. You can purchase seasons 1 and 2 for CAD$33.43 or seasons 3 and 4 for CAD$30.75. You can also buy individual episodes for only CAD$4.00. Just set up a VPN and you’re good to go.
Is Westworld Available on Cable or Free TV?
“Westworld” is no longer airing on HBO, but you can still watch the entire series on home media. DVD and Blu-Ray copies of Westworld can still be purchased online.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch Westworld?
You would only need to use a VPN if you would “Westworld” via Amazon Prime Video or VUDU.
Sci-Fi Meets the West
“Westworld” is an enthralling series that sees the rise of an android rebellion set in the Wild West. It features the grit and angst of a classic Western with thought-provoking sci-fi themes concerning artificial intelligence and identity. While it’s no longer airing, you can still relive the rise to power of the hosts via streaming, VOD, or home media.