The Bicameral Mind
| "The Bicameral Mind" | |
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| Westworld episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Nolan |
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| Featured music | Ramin Djawadi |
| Cinematography by | David Franco |
| Editing by | Andrew Seklir |
| Production code | 4X6160 |
| Original air date | December 4, 2016 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
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"The Bicameral Mind" is the tenth episode and the first season finale of the HBO science fiction western thriller television series Westworld. The episode aired on December 4, 2016. The episode was directed by showrunner Jonathan Nolan and written by Nolan and Lisa Joy.
The title references bicamerality, a hypothesis about the evolution of consciousness that serves as a subtext throughout the series.
“The Bicameral Mind” was watched by 2.24 million viewers and received widespread critical acclaim, with Anthony Hopkins’ performance being praised in particular. At the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, both Hopkins and Evan Rachel Wood submitted this episode for their nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. It was additionally nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Nolan, and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for Nolan and Joy.