Should Dollhouse Be Sent To The Attic?

POSTED BY: Haken
UPDATED: Monday, October 12, 2009 01:49
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PACHELBEL

Saturday, October 10, 2009 6:15 AM

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Originally posted by GWEK:
GLEE isn't great, but I'd say it's about 10 times better than DOLLHOUSE.

It's a shame that DOLLHOUSE (fairly likely) won't have the opportunity to achieve it's potential, but I certainly won't feel the loss like of FIREFLY (or, to be honest, WONDER FALLS or DRIVE or THE INSIDE).

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Right there with ya! I stopped watching Dollhouse after the first episode of season 2. I still mourn the loss of Wonderfalls and Drive!

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SIGMANUNKI

Saturday, October 10, 2009 6:43 AM

I've actually been thinking a bit about the teamwork thing. I don't necessarily think that the lack of it is necessarily a problem. It's the lack of teamwork without conflict. I mean, you watch the show, and know that there are people working against each-other and whatnot (I talking within the Dollhouse). But, that is nothing more than background. So, what one gets is an uneasy feel. But, only at times when the plot specifically requires it. Otherwise, it's like the tension doesn't exist and nothing is wrong.

I think that this could be a point of interest. Namely, make the focus of the show be those interactions rather than something off to the side at best. So, make the show more about the players with the dolls story-lines as background/plot drivers than the dolls themselves. In other words, turn Dollhouse on its head.

There are two problems that I see with this idea though. The first is, I'm not sure if the change is possible. It is a rather drastic change in focus. The second is, I don't think, with the quality thus far, that the writers are even remotely skilled enough to be able to spin such a web of intrigue.

Thoughts?

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PACHELBEL

Saturday, October 10, 2009 4:35 PM

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Originally posted by GWEK:

Honestly, based on ratings from last season, as well as general lack of quality, the show shouldn't have been renewed for a second season. I read somewhere that it was quite possibly the lowest-rated network show ever to be renewed. That's not a great claim to fame.

I always figured Dollhouse was renewed because Fox didn't want another Firefly on its hands. They saw Joss Whedon + low Friday night ratings = future gold mine! Well, they backed the wrong horse.

Also, wasn't Dollhouse only renewed for another 13 episodes? On network TV, that's not a sign of confidence. That's hedging your bets. If the show bombs, they can pull it with less sunk costs. Then they can turn around and release "Dollhouse - The Complete Second Season, including 7 that never aired!"

ECGORDON

Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:20 PM

As far as the thirteen episode order, that is fairly common with all but the most established shows, then they wait for the ratings of the first few episodes to decide whether or not to order the "back nine." Depending on when they make that decision, or the decision to cancel, all of those thirteen might not have been filmed yet and might not be if the decision is negative.

TUJIAOZUO

Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:30 PM

Yeah, thirteen is the standard for most shows when they start a new season. If they keep their ratings up, they get what's called the back nine, which makes the season a full 22 eps. Pretty much everyone gets that treatment, unless you're a powerhouse like Law & Order: SVU. I do believe they just get an automatic full season but then again their demo numbers are HUGE and they are an NBC staple.

It looks like Dollhouse lives to see another day. The ratings went up, so no FOX guillotine for now. Still, I don't think they're going to get their back nine. Even if they do and prove me wrong (more power too you, plucky little show) I don't see getting renewed for S3 in the cards.

I've been hearing the episode was good, so it looks like Hulu and I have a date.

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RALLEM

Sunday, October 11, 2009 1:25 AM

Last season I wasn't too impressed with Dollhouse at first, but began to like it more and more as the season went on, until you could say I loved it. I was expecting something in line with what happened at the end of last season to begin this season, but that didn't happen and all I got was confused to the point where I didn't even watch the entire season premiere and haven't tuned into Dollhouse since. To me Dollhouse is dead.

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DARKJESTER

Monday, October 12, 2009 1:20 AM

As for me, I still look forward to Friday nights to watch Dollhouse. I still enjoy the non-insipid dialogue (the main reason I stopped watching the 2nd Stargate) and interesting turn of phrase.

There are folks who are huge Buffy fans who never got into Angel, Buffy and Angel fans who never liked Firefly, and fans who ONLY like Firefly. I like them all, for differing reasons. And knowing that we'll get even occasional episodes like "Epitaph One" means I'll keep watching Dollhouse.

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

KWICKO

Monday, October 12, 2009 1:49 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJester:
As for me, I still look forward to Friday nights to watch Dollhouse. I still enjoy the non-insipid dialogue (the main reason I stopped watching the 2nd Stargate) and interesting turn of phrase.

There are folks who are huge Buffy fans who never got into Angel, Buffy and Angel fans who never liked Firefly, and fans who ONLY like Firefly. I like them all, for differing reasons. And knowing that we'll get even occasional episodes like "Epitaph One" means I'll keep watching Dollhouse.

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

I love Buffy, Angel, and Firefly, and even like some of the comics, but I just can't take Dollhouse.

I understand that others disagree, and respect their right to do so.

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