Global InformationAkane no Mai information
| "Akane no Mai" | |
|---|---|
| Westworld episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Craig Zobel |
| Written by | Dan Dietz |
| Featured music | Ramin Djawadi |
| Cinematography by | Darran Tiernan |
| Editing by | David Eisenberg |
| Production code | 205 |
| Original air date | May 20, 2018 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Akane no Mai"[a] is the fifth episode in the second season of the HBO science fiction western thriller television series Westworld. The episode aired on May 20, 2018. It was written by Dan Dietz and directed by Craig Zobel.
The episode's plot includes Strand and his team analyzing the damage to the Mesa after retaking it in the present, and both Dolores's plans to assault the Mesa in the past and her answer to Teddy's merciful personality; however, it mostly focuses on Maeve's experiences in Shōgunworld, a park based on the Edo period of feudal Japan where guests can experience more extreme adventures.
"Akane no Mai" received acclaim from critics, who praised the performances of Thandiwe Newton and Rinko Kikuchi, the character development of Maeve, and the technical aspects in the Shōgunworld sequences. It represented the second season the most at the 70th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, being nominated for 7 out of 16 nominations for Westworld, and was also Thandiwe Newton's pick to support her nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, which she ultimately won.
- ^ "What Does 'Akane No Mai' Mean on 'Westworld'?". Heavy.com. May 20, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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