tv thoughts: Dollhouse
Ramblings about Dollhouse - True Believer
I have to say, I really enjoyed this episode, mostly because you could really fee the Tim Minear touch. Again, I wasn't super thrilled with the main plot, but all the little things happening around the plot have gotten a lot more intriguing.
- The scene between Topher and FredClaire in regards to Viktor's "man reaction" was hilarious. I probably could have watched an entire show of that haha. ("Can you freeze that?" "NO!") Of course, the whole comedic moment masked something much more sinister - what will they do to Viktor or Sierra to remove temptation?? It's not his fault! Or her fault!
- The story of the religious cult didn't do anything for me, mostly because it wasn't as deep as I had hoped. I did appreciate the twist that it was the cop who planted the "Save Me" note, but since the Dollhouse isn't law enforcement, solving that mystery doesn't mean anything - that guy won't be punished.
- speaking of people that need to be caught, what's up with the Gray-Haired-Dude at the Dollhouse that hates Echo so much? When he snuck into the church and punched her in the face, he just leaves...what is he, a James Bond villian? ("I'll just assume everything has gone to plan...what? what?") Or is he just supposed to be a total masochist and he likes to hit her because he knows there will be no repracussions? He had to know that her Watcher would rescue her!
- more pieces to the puzzle - what is the Boss Lady's connection with Echo? She really doesn't want her touched (at least by HER people). Hm...something tells me that Caroline/Echo's case might have been different from the average Dolls?
- I really don't want their to be a romantic relationship between Echo and Special Agent Helo Paul. He appears to be married to his work anyhow, but I would also feel very bad for Mellie. They are clearly setting them up in some way (though being a Whedon show, he'll notice her the episode before they decide to shoot her dead.)
I can't wait until they move away from the assignment-of-the-week format and get into the main story arc. I'm sure FOX pressured Joss to make it have more stand-alone episodes, but you know he can't be held back for long. The show has me asking questions, which is good because it means I'm engaged, right?
I have to say, I really enjoyed this episode, mostly because you could really fee the Tim Minear touch. Again, I wasn't super thrilled with the main plot, but all the little things happening around the plot have gotten a lot more intriguing.
- The scene between Topher and FredClaire in regards to Viktor's "man reaction" was hilarious. I probably could have watched an entire show of that haha. ("Can you freeze that?" "NO!") Of course, the whole comedic moment masked something much more sinister - what will they do to Viktor or Sierra to remove temptation?? It's not his fault! Or her fault!
- The story of the religious cult didn't do anything for me, mostly because it wasn't as deep as I had hoped. I did appreciate the twist that it was the cop who planted the "Save Me" note, but since the Dollhouse isn't law enforcement, solving that mystery doesn't mean anything - that guy won't be punished.
- speaking of people that need to be caught, what's up with the Gray-Haired-Dude at the Dollhouse that hates Echo so much? When he snuck into the church and punched her in the face, he just leaves...what is he, a James Bond villian? ("I'll just assume everything has gone to plan...what? what?") Or is he just supposed to be a total masochist and he likes to hit her because he knows there will be no repracussions? He had to know that her Watcher would rescue her!
- more pieces to the puzzle - what is the Boss Lady's connection with Echo? She really doesn't want her touched (at least by HER people). Hm...something tells me that Caroline/Echo's case might have been different from the average Dolls?
- I really don't want their to be a romantic relationship between Echo and Special Agent Helo Paul. He appears to be married to his work anyhow, but I would also feel very bad for Mellie. They are clearly setting them up in some way (though being a Whedon show, he'll notice her the episode before they decide to shoot her dead.)
I can't wait until they move away from the assignment-of-the-week format and get into the main story arc. I'm sure FOX pressured Joss to make it have more stand-alone episodes, but you know he can't be held back for long. The show has me asking questions, which is good because it means I'm engaged, right?