Comments on: TV Review: Dollhouse – The Target

By: Jeff_hall

Jeff_hall — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:49:21 +0000

Michelle – I'll agree with you that this episode was much better than the pilot. Unfortunately, it also resorted to the standard (And stupid) chase technique of the victim, "run, RUN, RRUUNNSSSS," while the bad guy saunters at a leisurely pace, and yet catches up to the victim at all the appropriate moments.

Sure, this being a TV show we know the hero will escape and eventually beat up/kill the bad guy, but at least try and not make the bad guy into a clichéd joke. If the bad guy is going to catch up to the victim, at least make him work at it. If the bad guy barely breaks a sweat while the good guy is busting ass, it makes the show come off as a cartoon, instead of an action show.

Whedon is better than that and shouldn't allow his directors to take such easy shortcuts.

All in all, despite my griping, episode two restored my faith (Sorry for the pun) in the possibilities for this show.

By: djjeffhall

djjeffhall — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:49:00 +0000

Whedon is better than that and shouldn't allow his directors to take such easy shortcuts.

All in all, despite my griping, episode two restored my faith (Sorry for the pun) in the possibilities for this show.

By: Hating Eliza

Hating Eliza — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:01:28 +0000

Why in the world did Joss pick Eliza???

She's one of the worst actresses in recent history… I'm sorry but seriously she's so unconvincing and annoying to look at, that the entire reality of the show falls apart in mere seconds.

Coming from Firefly and Serenity, I did expect more from Joss, but this is nothing more than a mix of Le Femme Nikita and whatever else they could throw into the mix.

It's OOOOLD and she's just worthless as an actress…

By: Hating Eliza

Hating Eliza — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:01:00 +0000

Why in the world did Joss pick Eliza???

She's one of the worst actresses in recent history… I'm sorry but seriously she's so unconvincing and annoying to look at, that the entire reality of the show falls apart in mere seconds.

Coming from Firefly and Serenity, I did expect more from Joss, but this is nothing more than a mix of Le Femme Nikita and whatever else they could throw into the mix.

It's OOOOLD and she's just worthless as an actress…

By: Meli

Meli — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:43:42 +0000

I'm so glad to see the show picking up so quickly after the pilot. I was a little afraid it would take several episodes to hook me, but nope, I'm in and I can't wait for next Friday's episode.

By: Meli

Meli — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:43:00 +0000

I'm so glad to see the show picking up so quickly after the pilot. I was a little afraid it would take several episodes to hook me, but nope, I'm in and I can't wait for next Friday's episode.

By: RobertFure

RobertFure — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:32:06 +0000

I think I liked the pilot more. Here's a gripe: In LA this was not broadcast in HD. It was sent over the HD channel in SD. LAME.

By: RobertFure

RobertFure — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:32:00 +0000

I think I liked the pilot more. Here's a gripe: In LA this was not broadcast in HD. It was sent over the HD channel in SD. LAME.

By: Amani

Amani — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:51:18 +0000

I agree completely with your analysis. Great episode and it flowed so very well. Left us wondering things and not wanting to wait until next week to see what happens next. Let's hope FOX leaves Whedon alone so he can properly develop this story. I am curious to see how the bond with Echo and Langton develops. That could be the strong backbone of the series. Only issue I had with this episode is that my local Fox affiliate didn't play it in HD for some odd reason.

By: Amani

Amani — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:51:00 +0000

By: Joshi

Joshi — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:36:04 +0000

This is what I get for having faith in Whedon, a decent episode. If this keeps up we should be in for a good show… until it's canceled that is.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:36:00 +0000

This is what I get for having faith in Whedon, a decent episode. If this keeps up we should be in for a good show… until it's canceled that is.

By: MrDeath

MrDeath — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:43:38 +0000

Dollhouse is quickly becoming one of my favorite new shows. I really like how the story is progressing and I can't wait to see what Whedon has up his sleeves.

By: MrDeath

MrDeath — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:43:00 +0000

Dollhouse is quickly becoming one of my favorite new shows. I really like how the story is progressing and I can't wait to see what Whedon has up his sleeves.

By: TBITS

TBITS — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:38:41 +0000

The only thing that bothered me about this episode was when Langton asked her is she knew how to use the gun and she pulled the slide back and no bullet was ejected even though Langton had been shooting the gun earlier. This happens all the time in tv and films people charging weapons when there is already a round chambered, and it bothers me. Also the gun was fired too many times without a reload.

Otherwise great episode and I cant wait till next friday.

By: TBITS

TBITS — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:38:00 +0000

Otherwise great episode and I cant wait till next friday.