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orangerful) wrote2009-03-15 09:38 pm
orangerful) wrote2009-03-15 09:38 pm
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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 andFredClaire 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 andSpecial 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
- 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
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?
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-- Yeah I was a little disappointed by the cult thing. I'm usually more interested in that kind of plot, but it was hardly developed. It was more about that one ATF officer being a douche and the security officer at the Dollhouse being a douche than anything else.
-- He should DIAF. I really don't like him, and clearly from the end Echo remembers that he is not a good person. Like in the earlier episode when he was telling her all this mean stuff to her face right in the middle of the Dollhouse. What a fuckwit.
-- Yeah DeWitt (boss lady) seems to be getting fed up with the security officer guy's douchebaggery too. Which is promising.
-- Mellie/Paul ftw. Which means it will go down in flames just after he realizes she's there and has boobs or just after they get together. Plus, I am still holding out that they get together and the plot twist that pulls them apart is that she is a Doll too. I loved that interaction with them this episode though with her bringing his meds and having a key to his place. (D'awwww) Plus some manicotti. lol. I relate to her so much. Lookit! I made you some food! Love me?
-- The preview for next weeks...let's just say I can see why they kept saying wait till episode 6. It looks good.
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I'm calling him Officer Fuck Wit in the rest of my recaps. I suggest you do the same to avoid confusion.
DeWitt...why can I not remember that!?
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Oh I certainly can be on board with that one. I have no interest in recalling his real name.
Prolly for the same reason that I can't remember her first name. XD