EPISODE
SEASON
Dollhouse - Season 1
A futuristic laboratory has erased the identities of lost young people, and now imprints them with the temporary identities they need to fulfill assignments for clients.
27 May 1974, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
8 September 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
3 July 1978, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
13 November 1975, Brooklyn, New York, USA
21 January 1974, New York City, New York, USA
25 November 1947, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1994, USA
September 19, 2019
The performances were generally acceptable, and I even warmed a little to the rather obvious and predictable charms of Eliza Dushku, but there was no spark evident in anything that went on.
February 13, 2009
In a perfect world, "Dollhouse" would be a good show. It's not.
September 19, 2019
[Eliza Dushku]'s OK in these various guises, but probably not to the point of wowing anyone.
September 19, 2019
While I can't honestly rave about Eliza Dushku's acting abilities in this series, good writing and excellent character development compensate.
September 19, 2019
Whedon and his writers have opened up some intriguing possibilities, both in terms of characterization and the philosophical ramifications of the show's central premise.
September 19, 2019
All are merely in service to Dushku, who executes Whedon's vision so stylishly that Dollhouse might not need saving.
September 19, 2019
That Dushku mostly pulls this off is a happy surprise, as is Dollhouse, which has survived Firefly-like trials of its own to get this far.
September 19, 2019
It's clear from the premiere episode that the convoluted Dollhouse is not your typical drama series, and that it will take some getting used to. But based on Joss Whedon's track record, viewers who stick with it will probably be rewarded.
September 19, 2019
Grown-up viewers who like to be challenged, fear blandness and enjoy a deftly delivered shock should rush to sample "Dollhouse."
September 19, 2019
Whedon has set up a tough balancing act going forward, sustaining a mythology that is strong but not so dense as to be off- putting.
September 19, 2019
Perfect for a stay-at-home Friday night, having a few guys over for beers, or recording and watching when you wake up Saturday afternoon.
September 19, 2019
Even as he feeds us gory fistfights and pretty girls in thigh-high stockings, Whedon is also tackling the deeper, thornier issues behind the titillating images.