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Author: brittmarie033    Time: 1-25-2009 00:05     Subject: Dollhouse Season 1 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)



Discuss Anything About Dollhouse Season 1 Here



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Author: bala    Time: 1-25-2009 00:39     Subject: Reply 1#1 brittmarie033's post

Well that depends on whether people request it
Author: brittmarie033    Time: 1-25-2009 10:48

oh...i thought that maybe new shows got added whether people requested them or not? Well I hope a lot of people start requesting it!
Author: bala    Time: 1-25-2009 10:50     Subject: Reply 3#3 brittmarie033's post

Well member request are more important -there are reason why this site exist
Author: Toomuchtv    Time: 1-26-2009 00:42     Subject: Reply 4#4 bala's post

Thanks for bringing this up, brittmarie!  I thought shows were just automatically added too.  Although anything with Joss Whedon's name on it should be.  I'd like to request Dollhouse too.  I love this site, by the way.  The people at tv-video.net are doing a wonderful job.

Thanks!
Author: bala    Time: 1-26-2009 08:46     Subject: Reply 5#5 Toomuchtv's post

please post in the request topic

http://www.friendvista.com/forum ... id=8060&page=11
Author: Toomuchtv    Time: 1-26-2009 10:57     Subject: Reply 6#6 bala's post

Thanks Bala,
Will do.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-14-2009 03:10     Subject: Dollhouse 1x01 Ghost

Just watched the first episode which i thought was OK i need to watch a few more to see she handles the different situations
Author: spratt89    Time: 2-14-2009 10:51     Subject: `Dollhouse' attracts just under 5 million viewers

More than a fair share of Joss Whedon fans turned out Friday to see the premiere of Fox's Dollhouse. The mythological drama starring Eliza Dushku attracted 4.7 million viewers - a pretty decent jump over the eyeball levels for The Sarah Connor Chronicles at 8 (which lured a mere 3.7 million), according to fast national ratings. In fact, Dollhouse helped Fox double its viewership levels among women versus Chronicles and helped the net finish in second place among adults 18-34 and in first place across key male demos for the night.
So what does this mean for Dollhouse's longterm prospects? Though 4.7 million isn't that great -Fox typically averages 5.5 million on Fridays - the Whedon drama has a better chance of making it over the long haul if it stays put on the night. In fact, network insiders have long cautioned that if the series were scheduled earlier in the week and ended up attracting these kind of (low) viewership levels, it would have been axed by its second or third airing. So relax, Whedonites - Dushku and Co. appear safe for now.
Chronicles will remain as Dollhouse's lead-in until Fox runs out of episodes; later, the Terminator franchise will be replaced by Prison Break for its final six episodes.
Author: bala    Time: 2-14-2009 12:04     Subject: Dollhouse General Discussion (Spoilers)

First of all before i start my discussion i want make it clear that we know members want this show to added on this site and I'm sure in the future if not sooner it will get added so please keep request it on show suggestion topic and not on this topic as this topic is focus on discussion of the episodes and will contain Spoilers .

This has been the most anticipated show for 2009 and it's finally here and the first episode was good but it could been better which is rather disappointing since we know Joss re-worked the first episode because he wasn't happy.

On the whole it was decent effort but begaining of the episode was all wrong in my opinion, it should started with Echo on motorcycle racing the guy rather how it start with the camera angle it made no sense.

The kidnapping of girl was great story-line and i loved how the episode developed when we found one fake memories was based on another person real life-i like reality of that character but the problem with this show too much depend on actress that play Echo, the show is about her and for this show to be successful it needs include other supporting character. i think Eliza did great job with what she was given. i can't wait to see what next episode is like

Amy acher character seem a little disturbed those scratches on her face need explaining which I'm sure Joss will explain future episode. It would been nice if they made her active rather than a doctor.

The clif-hanger always a classic and he did it well. the whole episode except the begaining was good.

Roll on episode 2 and rating was good for this show let hope it keep up.  
Author: spratt89    Time: 2-14-2009 12:14

Yeah I agree they were pretty good for the first episode, will watch the episode in next few days.
Author: waterlilybarb    Time: 2-14-2009 12:45     Subject: Reply 1#1 brittmarie033's post

FYI - I merged the 2 topics, and put the heading back to a discussion thread, thus the edit in post #1.  Sorry if I caused any mix up.
Author: bala    Time: 2-14-2009 12:48     Subject: Reply 13#13 waterlilybarb's post

Thank you i didn't know another member created this topic
Author: waterlilybarb    Time: 2-14-2009 12:53     Subject: Reply 13#13 bala's post

The member was asking whether we'd get Dollhouse here, but discussion had begun in that thread, so I figured it made sense to put them together & put your thread title on it.
Author: bala    Time: 2-14-2009 12:54     Subject: Reply 14#14 waterlilybarb's post

Thanks [ Last edited by bala at 2-14-2009 21:19 ]
Author: bala    Time: 2-21-2009 00:55     Subject: Episode 2

A very good episode-great background and crazy episode.
Author: gabsimom    Time: 2-21-2009 05:37

I am really liking the show so far. Of course I am a bit confused but I am sure I am suppose to be too.
Author: bala    Time: 2-21-2009 05:46     Subject: Reply 17#17 gabsimom's post

what are you confused about ?
Author: gyki98    Time: 2-21-2009 13:08     Subject: ep 1

well i watched the 1st ep and im not too impressed.it was watchable but i wanted to click off at some points.i hope ep 2 is better
Author: bala    Time: 2-21-2009 13:09     Subject: Reply 19#19 gyki98's post

it is better
Author: gyki98    Time: 2-21-2009 15:27     Subject: ep 2

this was 100 times better than the first episode.more action stuff and the storyline looks very very good
Author: bala    Time: 2-21-2009 23:01     Subject: Reply 21#21 gyki98's post

I told you it was good
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-28-2009 05:12     Subject: Episode 3 Stage Fright

Great episode i like the way Echo got the crazed fan and gave the singer a reality check
Author: bala    Time: 2-28-2009 05:57     Subject: Reply 23#23 codebreaker's post

i'm still downloading

last week was fast but todays so slow
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-28-2009 06:36     Subject: Reply 24#24 bala's post

It was the other way round for me i think it took about 6 hours last week
Author: bala    Time: 2-28-2009 06:37     Subject: Reply 25#25 codebreaker's post

i'm also downloading new flashpoint episode
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-28-2009 06:39     Subject: Reply 26#26 bala's post

I am watching the last 5 min
Author: gyki98    Time: 2-28-2009 09:22

i downloaded dollhouse in somethink like 25 mins.i love my internet connection .im gona watch a movie then ill watch dollhouse and terminator.i hope this ep is good
Author: bala    Time: 2-28-2009 12:26     Subject: Episode 3

OK now i see pattern Echo seem always hero in every episode this is going get annoying as episode progress , also the other active who was pretend to be fan when she got kidnap why did she react according to her handler she only react in extreme circumstance her getting kidnap would of been an extreme circumstances-seem to be a hole in story-line.

i know joss created this for Actress but if this show has to be successful they need to show other active on the show as well.
Author: gyki98    Time: 2-28-2009 15:51     Subject: Reply 29#29 bala's post

just like howard stern said,joss made made the show because eliza wanted to be in a whedon show.the think about shows these days is that theres allways some big corporation doing somethink.why cant it be like angel or buffy.
Author: bala    Time: 3-1-2009 00:28     Subject: Reply 30#30 gyki98's post

corporation were also responsible for buffy and angel
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-1-2009 02:13     Subject: Reply 31#31 bala's post

but the corporation wasnt involved that mutch.
Author: bala    Time: 3-1-2009 02:23     Subject: Reply 32#32 gyki98's post

i agree with that but they choose to keep show running because they were popular the problem now there are more choices for tv shows more network and competition-do you think these successful launched now ?
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-1-2009 08:03     Subject: Reply 33#33 bala's post

what do u mean?
Author: bala    Time: 3-1-2009 08:26     Subject: Reply 34#34 gyki98's post

Assuming buffy and angel didn't exist you never heard about it and they decided make a tv show called buffy do you think it would as be successful as it was when it launched 10 years ago?.
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-1-2009 10:50     Subject: Reply 35#35 bala's post

i believe so.if it would be the same it would be still well received.
Author: bala    Time: 3-1-2009 11:04     Subject: Reply 36#36 gyki98's post

think about back than there weren't as many sci-fi shows around so i believe only reason it was successful was because it had no competition.
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-1-2009 13:12     Subject: Reply 37#37 bala's post

it did have competition.x-files was 1.im not the biggest sci fi fan so i dont know mutch of em but im sure there were more.if u ask me if buffy was to be just created it would not have competition in storytelling qality(besides supernatural that has been incredible lately)
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2009 12:00

looking forward to tonight episode
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2009 12:21     Subject: Reply 39#39 bala's post

Yes me too
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2009 12:30     Subject: Reply 40#40 codebreaker's post

it look good from the promo
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-7-2009 05:21     Subject: Episode 4 Gray Hour

Echo’s stint as a safe-cracker doesn't go well when she malfunctioned after the phone call i think this is becoming something like My Own Worst Enemy
Author: bala    Time: 3-7-2009 05:32     Subject: Reply 42#42 codebreaker's post

Yeah this episode wasn't as exciting as last one.

Alpha seem to be good bad guy
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-7-2009 06:57

i liked this episode.i think this is the best episode this far.i cant wait to see alpha.
Author: bala    Time: 3-7-2009 06:59     Subject: Reply 44#44 gyki98's post

it was good episode i thought begaining was a bit stupid with mother in labour
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-7-2009 07:00     Subject: Reply 45#45 bala's post

well it was one of the jobs echo had to do.she doesnt just do action stuff only.i think that was the point of it
Author: bala    Time: 3-7-2009 07:07     Subject: Reply 46#46 gyki98's post

yeah i know

they could of plan the episode better
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2009 05:40     Subject: Episode 5 True Believer

Good episode lets hope Echo remembers Laurence Dominic long enough to give him a beating and that was funny when they were looking for the man reactions
Author: bala    Time: 3-14-2009 07:13     Subject: Reply 48#48 codebreaker's post

This shows just been added

http://viptv.net/movie/4ac152cff779d6be7b1e8ef2e85a2b55.html
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2009 07:34     Subject: Reply 49#49 bala's post

That is good news but when i refresh the home page it is still not updated
Author: spratt89    Time: 3-14-2009 07:53

it has now
Author: bala    Time: 3-14-2009 10:12

Quote:
that was funny when they were looking for the man reactions
yes it was look tapes last 3 months
Author: shinny    Time: 3-15-2009 10:16

I just caught up on all five episodes. First off I'll just say that's it's good we have a rule about new shows and not judging it by the first episode!!

The first episode was awful, really bad. I agree with you Bala, it was arranged badly. I actually think the second episode was better as a "pilot" than the first.

That said, I really like the premise of this show. Plus, so what if Echo is the hero each episode, she is the man character. There is always a hero. I do agree that it would be nice to see a little more with the other actives, they are just a bit boring at the moment.

I also can't wait to see Alpha or what his deal is.

It's good that after each wipe, Echo retains a little of what happened. As time progresses, she's going to build up a picture of what is going on.
Author: bala    Time: 3-15-2009 10:21     Subject: Reply 53#53 shinny's post

Well after 2nd episode it remained ok it just bad pilot. it's good thing you watch rest of episodes
Author: shinny    Time: 3-15-2009 10:25     Subject: Reply 54#54 bala's post

Yep, I always apply our rule, lol !!
Author: bala    Time: 3-15-2009 10:28     Subject: Reply 55#55 shinny's post

I'm glad it been added onto this site save me from download anymore
Author: bala    Time: 3-21-2009 05:22     Subject: Dollhouse 1x06

Well this episode didn't disappoint but seriously who figured out the next door neighbour was a doll, i mean i figured as much but was confirmed in this episode. the one thing i got love about joss is that his fight sequences are brillant i mean that fantastic watch. grabbing a man couch in middle of the fight was funny.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-21-2009 05:40     Subject: Reply 57#57 bala's post

I am glad they used Paul Ballard neighbour Mellie to get rid of Hearn for abusing Sierra
Author: bala    Time: 3-21-2009 05:57     Subject: Reply 58#58 codebreaker's post

yeah plus she rather more interesting now as character -i can't believe they have sleeper dolls.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-21-2009 06:10     Subject: Reply 59#59 bala's post

Next question will be how long will they be able to keep Paul in the dark about Mellie
Author: bala    Time: 3-21-2009 06:15     Subject: Reply 60#60 codebreaker's post

i think they keep him in dark for some time -he still hasn't figured out victor is a doll
Author: bala    Time: 3-27-2009 23:53     Subject: Dollhouse 1x07

This was a very interest episode about Caroline aka echo and we find out how she became a doll and look like new guy going another doll.
Author: gyki98    Time: 3-28-2009 12:19     Subject: Reply 62#62 bala's post

yep it was a god ep.every ep seems to be quit simple.i would love to see some more twists
Author: bala    Time: 4-4-2009 01:26     Subject: Dollhouse 1x08

Well you wanted twist and guess what it's coming , this was great episode shame it was experiment but it nice to watch how they react to situation. We learnt more rest other 3 actives, victor lost the girl, Sera was sold by a businessman and other women lost a baby . We also better understand of dollhouse
Author: kwargalla    Time: 4-4-2009 09:31

i enjoyed this epsiode but i figured out early on what something was up with the actives waking up out of turn.  It was good to know more background info on the other actives and boy did Cera get screwed over! that business man deserved more than just a couple of victors punches!!!!!  Also it was good that topher got some seance scared into him cause he really does seem to forget that the dolls are people not just toys.  it's to bad that it was doctor lady's plain cause it was kinda cruel to give them what they wanted/needed just to take it away again.  most the time she seems like the caring one but it shows that all the people working there are out to protect the house over the dolls. the one exception may be boyed.

Victor had the best line of the show -
worker drone "we're having banana pancakes for breakfast"
victor "we're gonna die"


loved it
Author: bala    Time: 4-9-2009 22:15     Subject: boys only

[ Last edited by bala at 4-10-2009 06:23 ]
Author: bala    Time: 4-11-2009 01:19     Subject: Dollhouse 1x09

Just when you think you figured something out they throw your curve ball with victor and Catherine-i can't believe she using victor-he a doll and i can't believe she lonely enough dip into merchandise.
Author: bala    Time: 4-24-2009 23:23     Subject: Episode 10

Well this great story-teling episode i thought it was going boring but it was very intresting great performance by actress i mean keep in character for whole episode must of been difficult.
Author: bala    Time: 4-30-2009 22:44     Subject: Dollhouse - Season Recap with SPOILERS!

Author: carlorica    Time: 5-1-2009 03:50

That was EXCELLENT!!!. I can't wait for the final 2 epsiodes
Author: bala    Time: 5-2-2009 01:12     Subject: Dollhouse 1x11

only 1 more episode until season-finale but we know who Alpha is
Author: gyki98    Time: 5-3-2009 11:51     Subject: Dollhouse 1x11

this was great ep.this had all the signs of a josh whedon cliffhanger episode and i love em.i liked how alpha was that earth guy.caught me off guard
Author: bala    Time: 5-3-2009 11:55     Subject: Reply 72#72 gyki98's post

yeah it really did
Author: bala    Time: 5-8-2009 08:47

I'm so excited to watch season-finale tomorrow
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-8-2009 08:52     Subject: Reply 74#74 bala's post

I was going to say you have not watched it yet but you probably checked to see if it has aired anywhere else first
Author: bala    Time: 5-8-2009 09:38     Subject: Reply 75#75 codebreaker's post

my Saturday will never be same again after this episode
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-8-2009 09:49     Subject: Reply 76#76 bala's post

There should be 13 episodes this season have they canceled the last episode
Author: bala    Time: 5-8-2009 09:52     Subject: Reply 77#77 codebreaker's post

yes didn't you seeTHIS TOPIC
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-8-2009 10:08     Subject: Reply 78#78 bala's post

I think i did but forgot it so we have to wait for the DVD to watch episode 13
Author: bala    Time: 5-8-2009 10:12     Subject: Reply 79#79 codebreaker's post

Big Question whether it get renewed?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-8-2009 10:16     Subject: Reply 80#80 bala's post

This is one of my top 10 shows so i hope it will be renewed
Author: bala    Time: 5-8-2009 10:17     Subject: Reply 81#81 codebreaker's post

me too i really have my finger crossed but given fox renewed Fringe  I'm bit concerned.
Author: bala    Time: 5-9-2009 03:11     Subject: Dollhouse 1x12

Wow what an episode i still can't believe the revelation about whisky i didn't see coming are all women Dolls in the show-every women we have meet on the show. i still can't believe they wiped Omega that was next generation of Dolls and she wasn't as crazy as Alpha. i was very happy with this episode
Author: Mnemosyne    Time: 5-9-2009 05:57

I didn't see that coming with Saunders either, I had expected one of them to be a doll, but I thought it would be Topher, because he always says it's "his" chair, so I thought they would have a Topher for each dollhouse... but I was totally wrong obviously  or maybe they are all dolls and we just don't know it yet, after all it must be quite difficult to find loyal employees for this kind of work
I didn't like the first few episodes too much, but by now I think it's a pretty good show, I hope they pick it up for another season, but judging from the ratings I somehow doubt it
Author: bala    Time: 5-9-2009 06:04     Subject: Reply 84#84 Mnemosyne's post

Well that's good if the show gives you surprises you don't expect isn't that a good thing.
Author: shinny    Time: 5-9-2009 06:57

Yep, I didn't see it coming about Dr Saunders either. Very interesting. There is obviously much more going on there between her and Topher. They have some prior history, I wonder what it is???

Poor Victor, I felt so sorry for him. I wonder what they will do with him now.

And now they have Paul working with them. I wonder what direction Season 2 could take (if it does get renewed) ? - Perhaps Paul will stay on to protect the Dolls from Alpha? We'll have to wait and see !!
Author: bala    Time: 5-9-2009 07:08

Quote:
There is obviously much more going on there between her and Topher. They have some prior history, I wonder what it is???
I was left a bit confused about that i wasn't sure why she did what did hacking into files-what does she mean you gave me computer skills that i don't need as a doctor. i wasn't actually sure if it's history or the fact he feel guilty that he been lying to her.
Author: Mercuriel1    Time: 5-11-2009 00:47

I think that almost all of the major characters we've seen so far are in fact dolls.  I think Mnemosyne made a good point about loyalty.  remember how ballard found that there was more than one dollhouse (and dewitt said there were more than 20 located in multiple countries), and that the dollhouse has many connections to governments and all sorts of important ppl and agencies?  if there's a second season, I think that's what it'll be about - tracing the lines of power all the way to the top, to the ppl or person who is in charge of the whole dollhouse network.  that and catching alpha. it's even possible that ballard will find out dewitt is a doll, tell her, and she'll be so upset by the news that she'll help ballard try to take the dollhouse down from the inside.  

I was pretty sure dr saunders was a doll.  it was cool to see some of her history.  I was really surprised that the dollhouse would imprint those kinds of personalities tho; seems to me it should have been obvious letting lose those kinds of personalities on the world was a terrible idea.  it illustrated a total lack of ethics.  it seemed as if someone hadn't thought, "these personalities will do bad things," but had only thought, "these personalities will do things."  it was more like the folks in charge (who allowed alpha and whiskey to be programmed as very dangerous psychopaths) have no sense of right and wrong.
Quote:
Originally posted by bala at 5-9-2009 15:08  
i wasn't sure why she did what did hacking into files-what does she mean you gave me computer skills that i don't need as a doctor. ...
I think when dr saunders/whiskey overheard ppl talking about "whiskey," she somehow recognized that had something to do with her.  I think saunders/whiskey hacked into the files simply to see if she was a doll, and that was all the information she wanted at that time.  and for some reason, she *wanted* topher to know what she'd done.   

it seems that topher has a hidden agenda.  when he imprinted whiskey as dr saunders, he gave her certain skills and feelings that had nothing to do with being a doctor.  I think he gave her advanced computer skills so she could and *would* hack into dollhouse computers.  but my question is the same as whiskey's/saunders': why did topher program her to hate him?  

it's a shame this show had such a slow and clumsy start.  it wasn't until around ep8 that this show became interesting to me.  I think that's why it's ratings are low, and I have a feeling it'll be cancelled.  I really hope I'm wrong about that!
Author: carlorica    Time: 5-11-2009 07:21

The Finally was excellent and left itself for another season but it will be hard to say who will pick it up. It is all a ratings thing and it should not be but that is how they make money.

I was surprised about topher but I can understand why he would make her hate him. This is to keep himslef loyal and also not get the active killed. This way he can love her at a distance but not put her in danger.

Fingers crossed that someone picks this up for another season. Maybe they do half a seaon of this and half a season of another show.
Author: Mercuriel1    Time: 5-14-2009 21:58

Quote:
Originally posted by carlorica at 5-11-2009 15:21  
I can understand why he would make her hate him. This is to keep himslef loyal and also not get the active killed. This way he can love her at a distance but not put her in danger.
I don't understand what you mean.  is topher in love w whiskey or the person she was before she was whiskey?  why would whiskey's hatred of topher keep him loyal and her alive & safe?
Author: carlorica    Time: 5-15-2009 03:49     Subject: Reply 90#90 Mercuriel1's post

The reason is the dollhouse does not like employees to get it on with the dolls. If he makes her hate him he can love her from a distance and not get her and him into trouble.
Author: shinny    Time: 5-24-2009 13:28

There was a 13th episode called Epitaph One. There is some talk that Fox will air it but it will definitely be on the DVD for Season one. Apparently the UK will air it when they catch up. I think they are a good bit behind though. It's on the Sci Fi channel on Sky.

Slight spoiler so highlight if you want to see:

It’s a totally non-finale-ish stand-alone episode, and—here’s the crazy part—it’s apparently set in the future, after the apocalypse, amidst total anarchy. And yes, I am describing an episode of Dollhouse, not a scene from Terminator. No word yet on where, when or how we might be able to see it if not on Fox. It will be screened at Comic Con and it will be on the DVD/Blu ray set as well. International markets (Sweden, UK, etc.) will have it on the air. And Fox hopefully too. Maybe they will kick off season 2 with

source


[ Last edited by shinny at 5-24-2009 22:30 ]
Author: spratt89    Time: 5-24-2009 13:47

Yes SCI FI in the UK Just aired the first episode last Tuesday
Author: Mercuriel1    Time: 5-27-2009 16:54     Subject: Reply 93#93 spratt89's post

are they gonna put the ep up here?  I hope so!  

I've heard that fox didn't air the eps in the order joss meant them to be.  anybody know what order they were in originally?

[ Last edited by Mercuriel1 at 5-27-2009 16:56 ]
Author: Mercuriel1    Time: 5-27-2009 16:55     Subject: Reply 91#91 carlorica's post

I see.  thanks
Author: gyki98    Time: 7-18-2009 08:44

Epitaph One is out on bittorrent right now.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-18-2009 12:19     Subject: Reply 96#96 gyki98's post

I have only just got my computer up and running again and i am downloading it in AVI
Author: gyki98    Time: 7-18-2009 13:28     Subject: Reply 97#97 codebreaker's post

i downloaded it but havent watched it.
Author: gyki98    Time: 7-18-2009 22:01     Subject: Epitaph One

wow.whedon outdid himself again.great episode.i hope they continue from the Post-apocalyptic storyline.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-20-2009 01:05     Subject: Reply 99#99 gyki98's post

I have just downloaded Echo (Unaired Pilot) so i have now the two to watch later



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