His intelligent charm and gravitas made him the perfect choice to play Ford, the Delos Park Director. Ford talks about how Arnold had seen his son die and tried to create another living being, Dolores. He seems to have a strong affinity for the hosts, often preferring the company of hosts like Old Bill to his own employees. Technically, he did. Ford warns him that he may not like what he finds, and is amused when Bernard pulls out a gun. Occupation Lee Sizemore 15 episodes, 2016-2020 . "Myself, a team of engineers, and my, Ford shares his name with the historical figure. Ford angrily shouts at a technician who covered up a host's genitals as he interviewed him, saying the hosts have no modesty and feel no shame. Anthony Hopkins como Robert Ford, cofundador y director de Westworld. That the world owed me nothing. Episode 2: How HBO's Westworld indicts its own viewers. Westworld's real problem, though the source of this uncertainty might be a lack of definition when it comes to Robert Ford himself. Bernard looks at Dolores, then follows him. I said last week that the version of Ford we saw in Episode 9 seemed puzzlingly omnipotent compared to former iterations, which seemed powerful but capable of doubt (remember when he caught a glimpse of the maze on the domino table and went running to his office to consult Arnold's notebooks? Westworld ended season one with a bang-right to the head of Anthony Hopkins ' Robert Ford when Dolores shot him and set off the robotic uprising. True to his word, Ford is about to take Bernards memory of Theresa. Bernard becomes angry, and refuses to help Ford in any way. $10.00. The lack of clarity on any of these points robs them of resonance. After shutting down Clementine, Ford reveals to Bernard that he could have shut down Bernard anytime but did not do so as he hoped that, given free will, Bernard would have decided to become his partner once more. In order to get out of Ford's control, Bernard finds and deletes all of the code Robert had left in him. Afterwards he instructs a now robotic Bernard to "help" Theresa who has "grown weary". Smiling cuelly, Ford then tells Theresa that there needs to be a blood sacrifice in order to restore things. You can find Part 2. Co-Founder of WestworldPark Director of Delos Destinations (formerly) He shows Bernard that the little boy is an old electro-mechanical model. But what happens when two characters are merged in this way? But as satisfying as this all is, much of the finale gave the impression of conclusiveness, of questions answered, without actually offering much in the way of persuasive detail. It was the question on everybody's lips ahead of the season premiere, and chatter only intensified after Westworld season 2, episode 4 - The. After Arnolds death, Ford threw himself even more obsessively into his work. Theresa mentions that she visited the restaurant as a child with her parents and that she may be sitting in the same seat she did back then. Arnold's theory of what the top of the pyramid could be was the Bicameral Mind, in which the hosts would hear their programming as an internal monologue in order to boost consciousness. Ford enters the stage, welcoming the guests once again. However, Bernard has a flashback of himself strangling Elsie, a co-worker that investigated Theresa, suspecting her of the manipulation of Hosts. Ford tells Bernard that there is no real difference. What little we do know is this: Ford wasn't the kind of man to . Seasons To take advantage of all of CharacTours features, you need your own personal He serves as the main antagonist of Season 1 and the secondary antagonist of Season 2. We've all, it seems, been aching for consequences. The new narrative is called "Odyssey on Red River" and he speaks about how wonderful it will be. It's as good a test of Ford's real feelings as we're likely to find in a show this cagey. Ford takes control of Bernard and forces him to take the gun from Clem and point it at his head. (He tells her that he's seen her kind come and go and they have "almost always" found a way to get along.) Arnold then ordered Dolores to kill all other Hosts to prevent Ford from opening the park, intending for Dolores to help him destroy Westworld. Later on Ford is seen in one of Dolores' memories as a young man, walking through the corridor of an underground Hub, looking for Arnold. Any of these would rob the finale of its most arresting, most astonishing moment. Again, Ford asks if she has any record of contact with him since, and Dolores answers no. Ford tells the shocked Bernard that these Hosts are first generation hosts and that they only listen to Ford's command. They don't speak but William tips his hat to her and she smiles back at him as Logan calls him away. The company consults to mining companies as well as governmental agencies relative to mining activities, including . Still in shock about Bernard being a host, Theresa calls Ford a "f*cking monster" and implies that the board would have Ford dismissed as well. The boy says he can hear the bell. When she indirectly voices her suspicions, Ford mentions that he knows that Theresa was responsible for the problems with Clementine. Together with his partner Arnold, Ford created the theme park Westworld, where rich guests are able to live like in the wild west, among androids, called Hosts, which act like the inhabitants of the created world. Ford then appears behind the two, revealing to Theresa that Bernard is a Host and has been programmed not to see something that can hurt his mental psyche or feelings, including the door and the blueprints - both leading to the revelation of Bernard's true identity. Ford seems unconcerned about leading a boy further away from his parents, and acts as though he has known the boy for quite some time. Intending to show her the Hosts Ford kept secret, Bernard is surprised to find that they are gone. Ford hurts her by accident, squeezing her hand too hard and she asks him to stop, he quickly orders Analysis Mode. Bernard then reveals to Ford that he looked into his own code, finding out that he and the other first androids were not written by Ford but by Arnold. Ford then holds out his hand, wishing Bernard good luck and telling his old friend Arnold good bye. Though other employees need touchscreens orVoice Command's to make the hosts shut down or perform another action, Ford can control all of the hosts in the park - even animal robots - with a mere flick of his finger. After Theresa's death, Ford claims that they have a great deal of work to do on the new storylines, and the two leave the basement. Westworld (2016) He manages to get Bernard reinstated as head of Behavior. Ford marvels at Bernard's display of emotion, calling it "a thing of beauty". She orders Ford to announce his resignation the same night, after introducing his new narrative. If you are 18 years or older or are comfortable with graphic material, you are free to view this page. Ford begins to tell how he and his brother brought the dog to a park and removed its leash. We hear Robert Ford quoting Shakespeare "The coward dies a thousand deaths" Ford is examining Teddy as he upgrades him for the new narrative. Theresa claims that Bernard is not under his control as he led Theresa to the cottage to show her the androids, but Ford reveals to her that he had ordered Bernard to bring Theresa down here. But . One man's life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of the knowledge which I sought, for the dominion I should acquire. You can find. What does it really mean, for instance, that Arnold merged Dolores with the Wyatt character? Westworld scenes of Dr. Robert Ford (Part 1) camai 4.76K subscribers Subscribe 16K 2.7M views 6 years ago All the scenes of the great Sir Anthony Hopkins from Westworld. He says that he maintains them himself, that these are some of the only hosts left that Arnold built, and that he keeps them for sentimental reasons. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Ford walks through the desert and meets a Little Boy. He could have just told them both to go into analysis mode, or freeze all motor functions, or reveal their secrets to him. Initially portrayed as a brilliant but caring inventor, he is eventually revealed as a cruel monster destroying everything that threatens his ideas for a perfect Westworld. No, I've strayed a bit from where I'm supposed to be." To the characters of Westworld, both human and host, Ford is somewhat of a supernatural figure, able to see and know just about everything about the park and its denizens. And a killing, this time by choice." He continues his story, saying that 'they' would have destroyed all his work, and destroyed Bernard, and that he won't let that happen. (Avoiding Spoilers) Living. Maybe Ford's trying to shock them into consciousness by showing them how awful humans are. The whole dramatic point of a typical villain's monologue a confession delivered safe in the knowledge that the recipient will soon be dead is that it's honest because it has no reason not to be. [16] Clifton Collins Jr. como Lawrence / El Lazo, un anfitrin. He said that Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin never died. Bernard notes that some hosts are remembering, because of Arnold's code having access to partially purged memories. Hosts can kill humans, and William seems thrilled. Defined more by narrative back stories explaining how they've changed than by observable arcs, the Man in Black and Robert Ford are the least believable inhabitants of the world they own and created, respectively. Ford explains to Theresa that Arnold lost his perspective and went mad, unlike himself, because he has always seen things very clearly. Maybe it doesn't matter that we've accomplished so much for the basest of reasons, but of course the peacock can barely fly. Ford appears in the Sector 17 cottage that Bernard has found. Were the drawings she made and hid for herself to find scripted? Bernard immediately beats Theresa to death while Ford gazes at the Host machine. Ford casually recalls that Arnold felt the same way, and he couldn't stop Ford either. Otherwise, you should close this page and view another page. If so, why? Ford then turns to leave, ordering Bernard to eliminate Theresa. His father was an alcoholic (this was something he would later include in the 'family' Arnold had made for him). Noticing this, Ford smiles secretly. 18 episodes (see below) Ford speaks of his life-long love of stories. He says after the dog caught and killed the cat, he sat there confused. Crimes Hi. Appeared in Ford denies it, claiming that the relationship was, after all, her idea. He reveals to Theresa that he knows about her relationship with Bernard, and follows this with a thinly veiled threat to her to stay out of his way. Which makes a certain clip from the "Westworld" blooper reel even funnier, as Hopkins brings his bright personality to a dark and dingy laboratory. [they shake hands] Dr. Robert Ford : Good luck. Alias Ford Motor Company's; restoring the 108-year-old Michigan Central Station and the Albert Kanhn-designed Book Depositry to be the anchor buildings of this district, bringing together innovators, educators, policy makers, and companies to solve real-world mobility challenges in a dynamic urban community - and sharing those solutuins with cities . They discuss the possibility of sabotage. And how much of the story of Maeve's awakening do we lose by the revelation that it was programmed all along? This is a guy who channels his childhood disappointments into a hunger for power: "My father told me to be satisfied with my lot in life. Dr. Robert Ford is the main antagonist in the first season of Westworld . Westworld (TV Series 2016-2022) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Theresa and Ford both hear and see the approaching excavator on the horizon now. After regaining consciousness, Bernard confronts Ford about what he has learned. Ford explains to him that Maeve's trauma was so great that she just wanted it to stop, and that although the memory was gone the pain remained. Funko Pop! The suffering? Moreover, he chooses the hosts' side andactively contributes in their character development, giving Dolores the ability to make her own choices to fit his new scenario. Ford states that to him, Westworld is not a business venture or a theme park, but an entire world, in which he has designed every detail. (Nor, despite explicitly mentioning Michelangelo, is it a vision of art that maps on particularly well to his fascinating take on The Creation of Adam in the finale.) Bernard asks why Ford would make him kill Theresa, because he loved her. Even after his supposed death, Ford continues to manipulate and intervene in the conflict between hosts and humans as a disembodied consciousness residing in the Cradle. When this problem is 'revealed' and evidenced on Host Clementine, manipulative board member Charlotte Hale blames Bernard for it, hoping that he in turn would reveal critical information on Ford to save himself. Age Goals He thanks the board for coming and celebrating the new narrative "Journey Into Night" After saying a few words on the beach, Ford supervises the staff collecting Teddy and Dolores. HumanAI (digital copy) The group of men leave and he unfreezes the town's hosts. Most, however, consider him to be a raving old man. Ford explains who Bernard is, and that he's kept them separate until now. Ford and William are on a first name basis with one another, but far from friendly. He watches Bernard experience his memories and explains where necessary, talking about Arnold and how similar the two are. RELATED: Westworld Season 2 Trailer Breakdown & Secrets. Dolores smiles asks if she and Ford are very old friends. Theresa leaves, clearly disturbed. He says that he is asking her "nicely" not to intervene in his plans. He pretends to be unaware of what happened to her, asking questions and appearing curious. Theresa meets with Ford, near where a huge excavator digs land for his new story line. Before he can enter the stage, Ford is confronted by Bernard, who has been activated again. However, Theresa finds a door to the basement although Bernard seemingly cannot see it. TV: Westworld - Dr. Robert Ford FUNKO #460. A few hours before the new narrative is revealed, Ford heads into Westworld to meet William, who has searched for the maze. Bernard tells Ford that he will lose control of the Host's eventually and that Arnold is still defying him from the grave. Ford asks what the last thing Arnold said to her was. While reliving his memories, Bernard realizes that Ford forced him to murder Elsie. through his creations. He can't understand why he killed her, because he believes he loved her. History In the cottage, Bernard encounters a family of Hosts, the father attacks the intruder immediately. The episode aired on November 6, 2016. By inviting the viewer to look for inconsistencies at a resolution so fine you sometimes need to analyze screenshots to tell time periods apart, it accepts that it needs to nail every detail perfectly. Ford comforts him, telling Bernard that he should be proud of the emotions he is feeling. Ford replies, "Lost? This is an apparent reprise of his partner Arnold's death over three decades earlier. Ford looks upset, and says "No". And on the odd occasion that it has a funny line, it's usually some kind of sarcastic retort or casual act of violence rather than the hosts telling jokes or spitting out one-liners. Furthermore, Bernard has come to terms with being an android and the two openly talk about Bernard's condition and backstory. ), This week, he's leveled up and become Savior Ford, a Christ figure willing to die for beliefs we've never seen him espouse either publicly or privately. Theresa then furiously tells Ford that his time running his "insane, little kingdom" are over, as the board will take him down. What a disappointment all three solutions would be, though. Ford opens his new narrative with the end of the old, particularly the death of Dolores in the arms of Teddy, dying from her wounds obtained by William. (What does this mean? Ford also shares his name with the Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was murdered on April 4th 1865, with a shot to the back of his head. William, to Teddy on Ford, in "Contrapasso", Ford in "Trompe L'Oeil" and "The Bicameral Mind", Ford quoting Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, in "Trace Decay", Ford's final words to the guests at the gala in "The Bicameral Mind", Ford speaking through Lawrence's Daughter to William, in "The Riddle of the Sphinx", Ford's goodbye to Bernard, "The Passenger". Arnold was Ford's creative and businesspartner prior to the park being opened to guests, and he co-created the technology that makes the hosts possible. Living through his creations. Ford reminds Bernard that, while he is allowed to hold the gun, he cannot use it on Ford. Ford is amused, claiming that the board will do nothing as their arrangement is too important for them. He gives a command to Bernard that shuts off his emotions, and tells him that he needs the old Bernard back, the capable Bernard who can cover his tracks. Ford says he wonders if Dolores ever took on a bigger role for herself would she be the hero or the villain? Creator and founder of Westworld The hosts are the ones who are free. Ford talks about how he realized what Arnold had done only after he'd died. One of the greatest shows of all time. William crosses the street to pick up Dolores' stray can of food (the same as in every loop). He is the ParkDirector of Delos Destinations. He explains that in the beginning the Hosts could only feel "Primary Color" emotions; love, hate etc. This is Thesecret1070. Dolores' development is one of the things we care most about in this show, but for all the time we've spent with her and with theories of consciousness, the mechanism driving it is still way too fuzzy. Everything good that has ever happened in your life and everything rotten, this is the man you have to thank. Or maybe Ford hopes to dispense with his human form and live forever as a host (therefore becoming the music, as he says Mozart and Beethoven did in his final speech.) He shakes his hand in a strangely awkward way that puzzles Bernard; gives him the maze game in its borrowed box and leaves the church for the gala. Creating new storylines for Westworld Dr. Robert Ford is a main character in HBO's Westworld, played by Anthony Hopkins. Ford admits that Arnold's plan to prevent the park's opening almost worked, he was only able to continue with the help of a new financial backer, William. The immersive park is filled with realistic animatronic "hosts" created by Ford and Arnold. Ford then orders Bernard to clean up the mess and to destroy every evidence connecting him and Ford to the death of Theresa. Maybe Villain Ford printed a host version of himself in that lab where he killed Theresa, and maybe Dolores killed that instead of the human version. Blue, Code deleted by Bernard from his control unit (digital copy), Ford's goodbye to Bernard, in "The Passenger". ". 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