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This video's a challenge. Alt Shift X is about straightforward analysis, focused and clear. But Westworld is anything but straightforward. It's a maze of rabbit-holes, twists, and dead ends... wrangling it into a neat explanation is like herding homicidal robot kittens. 

But we've now got a script together that gets to the heart of the story. It's a super close reading of the text, using the show's own words to understand its message. And it's concise – about 10mins long. While the Timeline video asked 'what happens in Westworld S2?', this new video asks 'what does it mean?' Together, they'll help bring some clarity and meaning to this bewildering show (:

Thanks for your patience on this video! It'll be done next week – with an early release for Patrons.

ASX

PS: We're working on the list of non-GOT series to choose from in the upcoming Patron vote – so far got Dune, Watchmen, The Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, Berserk, BioShock, Half-Life/Portal, Lost, The Matrix, The OA, American Gods, Bojack Horseman, Legion, Dirk Gently, and Dark. Anything else we should add?

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Samantha K Enriquez

The OA please please PLEASE!!! The quality of analysis and theories out there are GARBAGE (for the most part...although there are some good ones) and I know you'll do it justice! Side note, if you do make one for The OA, I'm happy to provide posts on the subreddit that I thought were of actual merit. Also, I wouldn't mind seeing Handmaid's Tale, Legion, and American Gods videos from you. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work!!!

Angelina Salazar-Frank

The Handmaid's Tale, PLEASE! Next vote would be for American Gods, Lost and The Matrix.

Ed Kennedy

I've said it before and I'll say it again! The Expanse would be huge. The fan base has picked up a ton with the renewal and new watchers come in all the time and are blown away. The biggest hurdle to overcome are those first 4 episodes in S1 (where lots of people stop because it's slower / more political) and I think that is where some Alt Shift X explanations would be immensely helpful. The books are just absolutely wonderful and I would love to see how you compare/contrast them. I know ultimately it comes down to your fan base and what brings views, but I would personally be extremely happy to see you do The Expanse!

tomfii

Maybe The Leftovers? :)

Charlie Wessel

The Alientist on TBS was an amazing period piece.

Dylan Z. Neill

I'd like to see you're take on American Gods. Maybe a quick video explaining the different gods and their origin stories.

Brainbot1

I definitely vote for Legion, Mr. Robot would also be great. I say stay away from the video game analysis but the market is definitely there.

hayburtz

The Expanse!

Liam Scott-Curtis

Whatever happens, it should be chosen with ranked choice voting... if that isn’t too much of a hassle.

Ed Kennedy

If you do a poll, please make it public so we can rally the fanbases of our chosen shows. I know the Expanse fan base is ready to mobilize for a good cause!

Paul Baker

Counterpart!!!! The world needs more JK Simmons

Ragnar

A part of me would love for you to do The Expanse, but I also am trying to avoid book spoilers for now (at least until I start reading them, maybe after college)

Jeffrey Boerst

Hey ASX, As you're considering shows that are no longer on as well as current ones, may I suggest Utopia? Only 2 series long, but definitely a fun one! "Where is Jessica Hyde"? The opening scene of the entire show just grabs you by the junk and says "I am a force to reckon and you're now hooked!" ;) Oh, and per video games, the Fallout series would last you a good half decade... lol!

Jeffrey Boerst

Oh ya! DEF-inately put Rick and Morty on the list! Oh, and what about Warcraft?? That's a fairly densely webbed history, indeed.

GemmaG

I'll second that!

Adam Kirkman

I think a Legion S2 breakdown would be helpful.

Alt Shift X

Yeah I kinda agree John. Other channels have already thoroughly covered Rick and Morty, not sure what I'd add...

Alt Shift X

Yeah I see the merits of ranked choice voting, but hosting the vote on Patreon would A) keep the process simple, and B) prevent non-Patrons from gaming the vote

Alt Shift X

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! This vote is gonna be so cool

Brian Keller

Better Call Saul/Breaking Bad? Would be quite enjoyable over the next few years as the two connect. Shouldn't be near as hard to create as Westworld.