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[Television] Dollhouse (New Joss Whedon Show) starts tonight!

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  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    So far it is ok. It is not the best but far from the worse

    When did HELO become a B*d*ss
    He is kicking folx around . . .

    The Fight between him and Echo was pretty good

    Rocket River
     
    #41 Rocket River, Mar 25, 2009
  2. Rocket River

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    I might be the only one watching this but . . . .
    So far it looks good.

    Last night's Episode was good and I look forward for the Finally


    Rocket River
    . . . Never saw that coming . . . Good to see the guy from Firefly again
     
    #42 Rocket River, May 2, 2009
  3. Xenon

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    I'm still watching it and it has improved dramatically the last few episodes. Unfortunately the only thing holding the show back is the fact that Eliza Dushku is a horrible actress. Great to look at but can't act worth a crap.

    I'm looking forward to the finale.
     
    #43 Xenon, May 2, 2009
  4. arkoe

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    I skipped last weeks... couldn't take much more of the Mellie/Ballard storyline. Only watched last night's because Tudyk was in it... glad I did, thought it was excellent.
     
    #44 arkoe, May 2, 2009
  5. Hayesfan

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    I agree last night's episode was fantastic!

    I am beginning to doubt it will be renewed though. It looks like fox is trying to decide between it and TSCC.

    TSCC probably has a better likelihood of sticking.
     
    #45 Hayesfan, May 2, 2009
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    I haven't been able to catch the episodes live, but I hook my computer up to the TV and watch 'em on hulu. I'm realliy liking that setup (though I certainly prefer the live 1080i broadcast to hulu's 480p).
     
     
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  7. Rocket River

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    Last Nite's Episode. . . . . caught me completely by surprise

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    #47 Rocket River, May 2, 2009
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    He went from being a leaf on the wind to a Star Destroyer on the wind. Good to see Wash and his versatility.

    I feel bad for the people who gave up on the show after a few episodes. Just reading the imdb is a laugh.
     
    #48 HAYJON02, May 2, 2009
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    But lately she's in the more subplots so we get to see more of Topher and awesome Victor.
     
    #49 Astro101, May 2, 2009
  10. HAYJON02

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    I was skeptical of her acting range initially as well, but this show has put my reservations to rest. She gets to play a different character every week. She's done a good job. Is she the BEST character actor? No. I'll grant that. But every actor would kill to be Daniel Day Lewis. If anything, Joss is the only guilty one for being too loyal to his alumni. Tudyk has done an AMAZING job based on one whole episode playing two characters. Acker as always plays vulnerability extremely well. They make the audience really feel along with them.
     
    #50 HAYJON02, May 2, 2009
  11. rrj_gamz

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    I've really enjoyed this show...the season finale is coming up and can't wait...

    Echo is so f'n hot...
     
    #51 rrj_gamz, May 3, 2009
  12. Invisible Fan

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    The chick who plays Sierra has been a better actor than Eliza Dushku.

    It's too bad this show won't last.

    I don't get why Fox takes risks on these shows but won't see things through...
     
    #52 Invisible Fan, May 4, 2009
  13. aghast

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    Acting talents aside, from what I've read, it was Dushku who had the holding deal already in place with Fox, and she's the one who brought in Whedon to pitch his/their series idea. (Dushku is listed as a producer, whatever that means.) So, without Dushku, there would never have been a "Dollhouse." If anything, it's a case of Whedon's loyalty being returned in kind.

    Agreed; nicely said.

    "I'm a leaf on a...OHMYGODHEHASAKNIFE!!!"
     
    #53 aghast, May 4, 2009
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    I know what you mean, I was totally taken by suprised, very solid, looking foward to the finale
     
    #54 GRENDEL, May 4, 2009
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    I also like the fact that Dominic (spoiler, even though it's not a spoiler, but it kind of is if you don't know about the NATO names)
    called the doc "Whiskey". I guess she's a doll as well, as some might have suspected.
     
    #55 Astro101, May 4, 2009
  16. Royals Ego

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    amazing episode last night!!! amazing!
     
    #56 Royals Ego, May 9, 2009
  17. aghast

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    ^^

    "I was making art." Yep; they were. This is to what television should aspire.

    The two best finales (along with the Terminator: Salvation extended advertisement) came from the two series most likely to be cancelled.
     
    #57 aghast, May 9, 2009
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    It is most unfortunate.
    I am interested in the next chapter

    Rocket River
     
    #58 Rocket River, May 9, 2009
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    Sad to see this series go
     
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  20. DCkid

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    Surprise: Fox RENEWS 'Dollhouse'

    http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/05/dollhouse-second-season.html

    In a stunning move, sources say Fox has renewed Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse” for next fall.

    The official announcement will not be made until Monday at the network's upfront presentation, but sources confirm a deal has been struck for another 13 episodes. Fox plans to continue the show on Fridays next fall.

    The low-rated series was last seen given up for dead by the media in a field somewhere.

    But the show's DVR numbers are huge (averaging a 40% bump from live-plus-same-day to live-plus-7), online streaming is strong. It’s a sci-fi show, which tend to bring in strong ancillary revenue such as DVD sales for sister-company studio 20th TV. And it’s said that Fox execs rather like the series, especially the latter half of the season. Besides, a show airing in the fall on Fox is a bit like running in midseason on most networks -- it’s not the network's strongest part of the year and maybe ... maybe ...

    All right, fine.

    The move is tougher to explain than most, especially based on the show's ratings. A “Dollhouse” pickup is a shock, an underdog comeback that blows away NBC’s will-they-or-won’t-they hand-wringing over “Chuck” (psst, they almost certainly will). In fact, "Dollhouse" might very well be the lowest-rated in-season scripted drama to ever get a renewal on a major broadcast network. Almost certainly if based on where the show concluded -- about 2.8 million viewers and a 1.0 among adults 18-49.

    Basically this is a case of a bunch of minor decision-making factors successfully ganging up on the biggest factor (ratings). In addition to DVD sales, streaming and DVR influences, Fox received some serious budget concessions from 20th TV and Whedon to continue the show, with 20th now shouldering a greater portion of the load.

    Another factor was the show's unaired 13th episode, which Whedon shot on a shoestring budget for the "Dollhouse" first season DVD set. Whedon presented it to the network as an example of how "Dollhouse" can achieve a high-quality production with a lesser budget.

    The renewal also means Fox is bringing back all three of its freshman dramas for a second season -- "Fringe," "Lie to Me" and "Dollhouse" -- which is a nice boast in challenging year for broadcasters.

    Along with NBC renewing low-rated "Friday Night Lights," and strongly considering modestly performing "Chuck," and the CW stations considering bringing back very weakly rated "Reaper," there's seeming trend this spring toward networks looking beyond live-viewing ratings when contemplating the fate of shows with passionate fanbases that they can monetize in non-traditional ways.

    Last year, in the wake of CBS canceling fan favorites "Jericho" and "Moonlight," the sense was that vocal minorities could no longer sway the suits.

    This year, cult TV shows have been like creatures in a George Romero movie; you can never trust that they're dead.
     
    #60 DCkid, May 20, 2009
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