Westworld Episode 3: The Stray Sneak Preview Released

"These violent delights have violent ends."

Because of tonight's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, HBO make the bold decision of making the second episode of HBO's Westworld available early. Since many of you took advantage of that opportunity, I'm sure you're chomping at the bit to see what comes next on sci-fi western television series.

Above, you'll find a sneak preview for episode No. 3, which is titled "The Stray," and directly below, you can read its official synopsis.

Elsie (Shannon Woodward) and Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) head into the hills in pursuit of a missing host. Teddy (James Marsden) gets a new backstory, which sets him off in pursuit of a new villain, leaving Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) alone in Sweetwater. Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) investigates the origins of madness and hallucinations within the hosts. William (Jimmi Simpson) finds an attraction he'd like to pursue and drags Logan (Ben Barnes) along for the ride.

"The Stray" was directed by Neil Marshall and written by Daniel T. Thomsen and Lisa Joy.

Created for television by Jonathan Nolan (Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Person of Interest) and Lisa Joy (Pushing Daisies, Burn Notice), both of whom are executive producing and writing, with Nolan also directing, the series was inspired by the 1973 motion picture Westworld, written and directed by Michael Crichton.

The all-star cast features Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jimmi Simpson, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Simon Quarterman, Angela Sarafyan, Clifton Collins, Jr., and Luke Hemsworth.

"The Stray" episode of Westworld will air Sunday, October 16 at 9|8c on HBO.