‘Westworld’ Renewed For Season 2; HBO President Says Show Is ‘Fantastic’

Given its success and impact on audiences, it does not come as any surprise that HBO has given its sci-fi drama “Westworld” a second season order.

HBO’s new programming president Casey Bloys said that “Westworld” resonated well with fans from all over the globe, so he is happy to extend its success. “It’s fantastic to have a broad-based cultural and ratings hit to build from,” Bloys told Variety of “Westworld.” “That’s a great, great luxury.”