As Theresa noted before she died, perhaps Ford has been “playing god,” for long enough.
But as the scene played out and Theresa died at the hands of her own robotic lover, it seems that perhaps Ford is just getting started.
More importantly, though, it means that the rules have changed in Westworld.
While the scene was tragic in numerous ways, it also opens the door wide open in the theme park for other outcomes, especially considering the plans Maeve was hatching this week.