Season 2 Episode 3 of HBO’s Westworld is titled “Virtù e Fortuna” which, if you’re up on your Machiavelli, you’ll know relates to the use of "cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous” behaviour in the pursuit of advancing your own goals. That pretty much nails what this episode is about and, amidst the chaos of the rebellion and uprising happening, it’s gripping to watch.
The main focuses of the episode are Dolores and Maeve, who are fighting for their freedom in two very different ways. Dolores continues to amass an army and must take a stand against Delos, which in turn reveals more of her darker side. Maeve, Hector, and Sizemore, meanwhile, find themselves confronting ghosts of a forgotten past. All in all, it’s another fascinating, sharply written episode of Westworld.
As always, there’s plenty to unpack, so Lucy and Tamoor are here to breakdown the episode, pick out all the key moments, analyse the important clues, and discuss the most meaningful developments.
Westworld Season 2 premiered on April 22 on HBO and Sky Atlantic and is set to have 10 episodes. For those late to the party, check out our Westworld Season 2 Episode 1 and Episode 2 breakdowns to get caught up on everything that happened so far. And if you're about to start the second season but need a quick refresher on everything, we have a handy Westworld Season 1 story recap.