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TV Alert: Eliza Dushku and company welcome us back to the "Dollhouse"

Finally, we get to play with dolls again. Yes, Dollhouse is back tonight for the start of its somewhat unexpected second season.

After struggling to find its footing early, the science-fiction meets soul-searching meets ass-kicking series found its footing in its second half. Now Eliza Dushku and company are back and have promised to deliver more of all of the above.

The Joss Whedon series about consensual(ish) brainwashing and reprogrammable people will continue to explore Echo (Eliza’s) burgeoning self awareness. Joss, Eliza and the cast gave fans a sneak peek of the premiere which they call “a tasting menu” for the series:

This season the show has also added appearances by a boatload of Whedonverse veterans including Summer Glau, Alexis Denisof, Felicia Day and the return of Alan Tudyk as Alpha. Also back, though in a reduced role due to her commitment to the new ABC series Happy Town, will be Amy Acker as the Dollhouse guardian Dr. Claire Saunders and former No. 1 active Whiskey. Based on this clip from the second season, we’re all going to wish Amy was around more.

Um, was that just me or was that Echo/Whiskey flashback a little touchy feely? Oh my God, is the ‘ship becoming a reality? If this happens, I’m not even kidding, I will pass out.

So, what else would you like to see in the second season? More Dichen Lachman and Miracle Laurie? More Olivia Williams and her fencing uniform? Or just more Eliza kicking ass and taking names — preferably in leather pants.

The second season of Dollhouse premieres at 9 p.m. tonight on Fox. Check back for bad machine’s snarktastic episode recaps every Monday.

molas's picture

OMG!

Lordy, I knew it!  I just knew there was something girly-gay about that Dr. Saunders (even though that's not even her name and even though that moment with Echo was probably an implant...clearly I don't care!).  Remember her whole nonchalant yet simultaneously passionate speech about people and their sexual needs and homosexual desires being part of that?  I can't recall if she actually used the word "homosexual" but I seem to recall whatever word she used sounded really, really sexy when she said it. 

I am really bummed that Amy Acker's precious time is limited on this show.  She is my favorite on Dollhouse.  Sigh, sigh, sigh. 

Chels's picture

YES!!!

I can't wait for the premiere tonight! I LOVE Eliza Dushku, Joss Whedon, and Dollhouse!! :D I'm stoked to see where this season goes and perhaps we'll see a little Echo/Whiskey action?! Or maybe that's just in my dream world. Lol
BackSeatIndulgence's picture

OMG!!!!

Eliza my heroine and fantasy come true! Yay season 2! My god I love this show :) 

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ditto lol..

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Cat's picture

Actor, producer, awesome person

love it, best credit ever
gabatron's picture

drool......

OMFG! more eliza in leather pants! Please?!  this show is soooo awsome so sad we can't get it in the u.k though *sigh* 

 

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heartofartemis's picture

Laurel Holloman on Dollhouse

My greatest wish is that Josh Whedon would hire LAUREL HOLLOMAN  for  Dollhouse.  She was the  kick-ass vampire hunter Justine on Angel  so he must know what great range and depth she has as an actress.  I love DOLLHOUSE!

ikke's picture

YES!

I can never get enough of Laurel, and i would like to see her in a role that kick ass again. Liked her alot as Justine. She would be a great addition to dollhouse. 

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Firebolt's picture

Why does this happen to me?

Echo + Whiskey? ... I can't breath...

Most recently, I have been stoked about the possibility of Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore dating even though I should know better. Now this.

Why Whiskey? Why must your hotness have limited time on one of my favorite shows ever?

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Mags's picture

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

FINALLY!!! TGIF. And by thank God it's Friday, I mean thank JOSS. I will be glued to my seet tonight at 9:00.  

 

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LuH's picture

This has got to be the show

This has got to be the show with the hottest cast on television! I'm serious, and with the scene between Echo and Whiskey? Wow! I freaking love this!

Oh, and DeWitt is the goddess of all the hot characters in this show. Maybe it's the accent. I'm a sucker for women with british accent! Can't wait to watch the premiere!

bleu_lightning's picture

Whoa! I didn't even know...

Whoa! I didn't even know my favorite sci-fi show was premiering tonight. Where have I been?

Love Olivia Williams and Eliza Dushku, but since Amy Acker's days on Dollhouse are limited, I'm tuning in for Dichen. Nothing like a little Dollhouse to get over the swine flu (aka a slight cold). 

 

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ragdoll's picture

AAAAAHHHHH

I didn't even get as excited when I found out Tegan and Sara are coming to my town as I am now after having watched that clip!!!!!! Gosh i completely forgot how AWESOME this show is and how gorgeous eliza dushku is and how i LOVE THE WORLD!!!!! Jeez I feel like such a loser but now I'll probably walk around and feel like I actually have something to live for for awhile :D
kulhaha's picture

spoilerish

Ahhhh!  That scene just happened in the premiere and they totally were going to make out!!!!  I yelled at my tv and almost fell off my couch.
Mags's picture

Yeah

I totally would've done that too, had my father not been watching it with me...  

 

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-Joss Whedon

Athena's picture

i wanna watch....

I wanna watch Dollhouse and see Eliza kick butt, heck im tryin to right now but everytime i try the sex topic comes up. like just now, Echo as another personality was talking about how sex with her target was a means to an end and then the dollhouse guys came in to take her to her "treatments" and mentioned checking her wiring and her plumming! it made me alittle ill.  is it wrong that slavery and forced prostitution jump into my mind whenever shes not kicking butt. whenever shes not programmed shes walking round like a zombie. i dnt knw, maybe im looking to hard and should just enjoy it for the entertainment value. I luv Eliza, especially with a gun!
ElusiveJ's picture

I think your reaction (if

I think your reaction (if I'm understanding it right) is perfect and exactly what Joss is going for. You shouldn't like the Dollhouse. It should remind you of slavery, prostitution, all of that. When you get later into the first season, you finally see a little bit of Echo when she's being herself, as opposed to the self she's given on assignment or the lack of self she has at the Dollhouse. In those moments, the language and the vibe are not the same.
Luna's picture

omg no, no, no!

I did not like this and they better bring back Dr.Whiskey! (Amy Acker)

And next weeks episode is meh, a total 'skip'. 

 

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Midnight 's picture

Don't be so quick to judge

Don't be so quick to judge next week's episode! I've read spoilers about it and it looks like it's going to be very good.

Whiskey will be back, but not for very long. Blame Amy Acker, because she took a job with another show and because of it, her contract only allows her to be in three Dollhouse episodes this season.

Luna's picture

Amy Acker in only three more

Amy Acker in only three more Dollhouse episodes? Well thats just all the more reason to quit this show, but however I'm sure I'll change my mind once Summer Glau shows up.

I don't know why Amy Acker quit Dollhouse for another roll in a series 'Happy Town' where once again she is not the main star. Her Agent should be shot.

 

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imaginarygirl's picture

amazing.

Any combo of Amy Acker, Olivia Williams, and/or Eliza Dushku together would be um...amazing.

Mags's picture

OH MY GOD!!!

I just watched the season premier!!! And I'm SO EXCITED for this season!!!!!! Ahhhh!!!! What was up with that line Sierra had with Ivy? WTH? W/e. It was AWESOME. And I can't wait for next Friday. 

 

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26098024387270's picture

NoOoOoO!

I missed the first ep! Wouldn't have known it started already, if it wasn't for this post.  Kudos. 

Oh Sierraaaaaaaaaaa. 

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riotgrrrljaz's picture

not too late to watch the first ep...

Hulu.com has posted the 1st ep of Dollhouse and is gonna keep it there till november.

 

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watching's picture

I gave up on season one

I gave up on season one after 4 episodes and can't say anything in this first episode encourages me to tune in again. The entire premise of the series is too limited. How many times will Elisha do men because she is programmed to before the rest of you get tired of this series as well?
Luna's picture

2.5 million viewers

Looks as if Amy Acker made the right move jumping ship. Dollhouse scored only a 2.5 million viewer rating last night which cannot and probably will not bold well for the series.

Smallville didn't do so well either on friday night only pulling in a 2.4 which is a series all time low.

 

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molas's picture

wow

Ok, after actually seeing yesterday's episode, I can't resist saying "wow" over and over.  Wow at the type of exam Dr. Saunders was giving Echo.  Wow at the director actually showing us Echo's physical response to Dr. Saunders' exam (very suggestive).  Wow at how the very intimate exam seemed to trigger that particular memory of the two of them in the past.  And wow at how Echo lied when she told Dr. Saunders that her code name is all she remembered (when clearly from the flashback, that is not all she remembered).  This was one of the most erotic scenes I've seen on TV.  Thank you, Joss. 

Aside: I find it interesting that the clip above and what they actually showed on TV were filmed differently (i.e. they were two different takes, both in the flashback and during the exam). 

Lee Loop's picture

Amy...

Amazing job. Ah, although I'm not a fanfic fan, if this is the only way I'll get to see Claire/whiskey with any of the women in the show, I'd be willing to take up such reading activity. Anyone knows where I can get some?
goober's picture

dh fanfic

the livejournal communities are always pretty good and sharp.  oddly enough not even the femslash dedicated ones.  they tend to be pretty limited.  look for joss whedon's dollhouse, i think.

also, fanfiction.net's dollhouse selection is pretty broad.  just make sure to change your search up to M (as opposed to its default at T) to get most of the slash.  most of it seems to be adelle/claire, interestingly enough.  not that i'm complaining.

CrystallineGreen's picture

As for me...

I'm in love with Miracle Laurie, and thank God she'll be back next week!  This woman is so beautiful and Mellie was a great character in the previous season, so she needs to come back :D

First episode was pretty cool, I have to say, the guests stars cast was fantabulous, BSG collides with Buffy big time :D

Sadly I heard the premiere didn't do really well in the rating, I hope this will change...

Ash's picture

DOLLHOUSE!! YES!!!

I LOVE everything --I mean everything about Dollhouse! I think it is always super exciting to watch and Eliza is just a doll...ha...But really I am so happy it is back and I can't wait for next week's episode!!!

 

 

 

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Lauren's picture

OMG I so thought there was

OMG I so thought there was something between Dr. Saunders and Echo from the first episode. I thought it was all in my head but now I'm not so sure. Would LOVE them to get together this season. 

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