Maeve and Dolores meet up after the massacre, Teddy finally wakes up and we get to see a world outside of the park.

After the previous episode’s focus on setting up the different splinter groups moving round the parks in different locations (and timelines) it’s a case of taking them further on their quests, though with some intriguing diversions. Seeing Dolores in a contemporary setting before she has been installed in the park is a fascinating sequence, taking us the furthest back in time so far, which looks like it could be early 21st Century.

And any concern you might have had that the story of young Billy (Jimmy Simpson) had been played out now that his future self has been revealed… well, he’s back for more, a more ruthless and vicious version who’s clearly on the path to becoming Ed Harris’ Man in Black. We know he’s bad because he has a light stubble and a snarl.

Talking of snarls, Dolores has gone full Man With No Name, her threatening whisper a million miles away from the sweet homesteader, and she’s taking no prisoners. The scene where she tells Teddy to wake up is very telling, and James Marsden’s wide-eyed realisation is very well calibrated. Dolores and Maeve get to meet up again, for the first time  since becoming sentient, and it’s really little more than a passing moment – I assume we’ll see more of this later.

Old William rescues Lawrence (Clifton Collins Jr) yet again, this time from an impending death by ants rather than a lynching, and theirs is a great dynamic. Dolores, Teddy and Angela (Talulah Riley) also meet up with some old ‘friends’, who foolishly fail to take them seriously.

There’s two new roles played by significant guest actors, but we’ve been asked not to reveal them until next week. Instead, I can tell you that the competition and rift between William and Dolores deepens as they both make their way to the same destination.

Verdict: Another fascinating episode that travels as much backwards in time as forwards to enrich the story. While there are still no easy answers, it’s not a frustrating ride, and the complications are being revealed at an acceptable pace. 8/10

Nick Joy