Dollhouse

[ThirdMarioBro]

So, I initially thought about not even watching this because Joss Whedon + Fox = cancellation after 13 episodes, but I caved in because the plot device appealed to me so much. I've always imagined that technology will eventually get to the point that we can erase/rewrite human memory. It's inevitable really, and this basically shows us all the moralities that come with such power both ways. The dolls are like an advanced form of slavery...walking flesh bots with no real person inside, and no means to fight back. Gives you a glimpse of something the future might hold.

That, and Eliza Dushku is so fu*king hot. New favorite TV show...at least until Fox cancels it for another season of human Tetris.

[The Stryker]

Eh, didn't care for it. Very slow paced and it seems like the premise will wear out it's welcome in a month or two.

It's kinda hard to relate to the characters when their personalities are different every week.

[Anarky]

Basically: Cool, but should go places already or it will be a Foxwhedon.

Also, there are weekly reviews of the show on my site, where you can read what I've thought of the episodes:

http://independentcomicssite.net/200...-11-ghost.html
http://independentcomicssite.net/200...he-target.html

If someone would be willing to take over the weekly reviews that are due Saturday or felt like reviewing some other show, drop me a line. [/blatant "We Want You"-line]

[Tinuvielsdreams]

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

So, I initially thought about not even watching this because Joss Whedon + Fox = cancellation after 13 episodes, but I caved in because the plot device appealed to me so much. I've always imagined that technology will eventually get to the point that we can erase/rewrite human memory. It's inevitable really, and this basically shows us all the moralities that come with such power both ways. The dolls are like an advanced form of slavery...walking flesh bots with no real person inside, and no means to fight back. Gives you a glimpse of something the future might hold.

That, and Eliza Dushku is so fu*king hot. New favorite TV show...at least until Fox cancels it for another season of human Tetris.

The first two eppy's are on the Fox website for viewing. I saw a short clip from the first one but haven't gotten around to watch the whole show.
No kidding about cancellation though, I still crave more Firefly.

[Wes]

I've posted my general thoughts on "Dollhouse" over on Scary-Crayon. Long article short -- I find the characters and the major subplots to be largely uninteresting, and I think Eliza Dushku lacks the acting talent to excel in a role that requires her to be a different person every week. I'll keep watching because Hulu makes the show easily accessible (and because Amy Acker is gorgeous), but I'd definitely have better things to do than watch this show every Friday at 9:00 PM.

Eliza Dushku needs a sammich badly.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I finally saw the first 3 eppys. I liked "Ghost" the best out of the 3 because it felt more plot intensive to me. It also showed a more unique spin on the personalities and the vulnerabilities. The dolls at first seem like they only exist for fantasies but they have other purposes.
The third episode tried to have a deep plot but all the skin probably overshadowed it a little bit.
I am not sure if I am hooked yet but I am curious to see where it goes.

[Roseangelo]

I've been stockpiling episodes to watch later, depending on if I end up convinced it's worth watching. I'm only just starting to watch Buffy for the first time ever, so I figure this one can wait for now.

[Jester]

Originally Posted by Wes

I've posted my general thoughts on "Dollhouse" over on Scary-Crayon. Long article short -- I find the characters and the major subplots to be largely uninteresting, and I think Eliza Dushku lacks the acting talent to excel in a role that requires her to be a different person every week. I'll keep watching because Hulu makes the show easily accessible (and because Amy Acker is gorgeous), but I'd definitely have better things to do than watch this show every Friday at 9:00 PM.

Eliza Dushku needs a sammich badly.

Wait...Fred's in this too? Hmmm.

[Wes]

Jester: Indeed she is! Granted, she only gets a few minutes of scarred face time per episode, but any Amy Acker is better than no Amy Acker.

Rose: "Buffy" is infinitely better than "Dollhouse" (until Seasons 6 and 7, anyway -- I haven't seen a lot of TV worse than those, especially considering how good Seasons 2-5 are, but then I wouldn't generally watch anything that bad on a regular basis), so yes, take your time.

"Buffy" is also infinitely better than 2005- "Doctor Who."

Tinuvielsdreams: I think I agree -- "Ghost" probably was the best episode. Not that that's high praise, but yeah.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by wes

"buffy" is also infinitely better than 2005- "doctor who."

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[Wes]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

liiiieeess

Ha ha. Well, despite remaining a general fan of the franchise, I kinda hate new "Who" -- approximately 50% of the episodes have made me want to spit and most of the remaining 50% would garner 6.5/10 ratings from me. The only episodes that ever really impressed me were Moffat ones, though I admit to liking many scenes from the Dalek episodes... just because. But then, I liked what I saw of that awful Dalek porno too. Daleks make everything better.

Considering that "Dollhouse" does not make me want to spit -- it's just kinda meh, and I at least get some pleasure from Amy Acker (though "Who" did have Freema... mmm) -- it is arguably significantly better than new "Who" as well.

[Buffy]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I've been stockpiling episodes to watch later, depending on if I end up convinced it's worth watching. I'm only just starting to watch Buffy for the first time ever, so I figure this one can wait for now.

It's about time!
I liked the first 3-4 seasons the best.

I'm starting to like dollhouse, it's ok, but at the moment I'm more into fringe.