The writers of cable TV's most thought-provoking drama continue to tell the story from the hosts' perspective. Although creativity points should be awarded for this idea, the further reduction of the value of human characters (with the notable exception of Charlotte Hale) continues Westworld down a trajectory that will probably further dog its ratings. A revenge tale through the eyes of Delores may have been a fresh idea briefly, but when paired with predictable tropes from this lead and other characters (such as Angela) the adjusted "perspective" starts to become stale. Positive notes: as always, performances are seamless, and Jeffrey Wright continues to weave a Bernard character that almost impossibly has more layers with each episode. Also, action sequences in S2 E7 make the hour fly by quickly. One can only hope from the evocative S2 E8 teaser that the final three episodes of this season will pull together a narrative that is more engaging and original.