Must-See TV on DVD: Dollhouse, Season One
(Dollhouse, Season One was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
In a city of millions, many souls get lost… Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a glimpse into a world where the wealthy, powerful and connected come to play when Dollhouse Season One becomes “active” on Blu-ray and DVD July 28. From the mind of Joss Whedon, the creator of groundbreaking cult favorites Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Firefly, Dollhouse stars Eliza Dushku (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Tru Calling) as Echo, just one member working for an illegal underground organization that implants employees with false memories and skills in order to perform various missions and dangerous tasks. These “dolls” can become anything that anyone desires; a lover, a fighter, an assassin, even a best friend. Once their assignment is complete, their memories are wiped clean and they are released back into the Dollhouse to cohabitate with their fellow colleagues under the watchful eye of those in charge. But Echo is slowly starting to become aware of herself and her surroundings… and one outsider will stop at nothing to bring the entire Dollhouse down.
Dollhouse Season One includes intense and stunning supporting performances from Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore), Harry Lennix (State of Play, Across The Universe), Amy Acker (Angel), and Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica). The Blu-ray and DVD includes all 12 original episodes and tons of bonus features including the never-before-seen standalone episode “Epitaph One,” the original unaired pilot “Echo,” deleted scenes and seven making-of featurettes.
Kevin and I missed Dollhouse when it aired, and I’m glad we waited, because it would have been hard to only watch one episode at a time! This series has a unique premise and fantastic performances from the entire cast. While there are a couple of episodes that were a bit slower than the others, most of them are full of action and incredibly intense. The last few episodes spiraled down to a finale that has me wishing we didn’t have to wait until the fall to see what happens next.
Dollhouse, Season One
Interesting premise. I haven’t seen it or Coraline either. Thanks for the reviews!
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July 21st, 2009 at 5:30 amMother Mayhem´s last blog ..My weekend with pictures (Sunday)
Lisa- you’re welcome! Thanks, as always, for stopping by – and letting me know you were here!
July 21st, 2009 at 7:21 amDollhouse, imo, is one of those shows that you have to watch the episodes pretty close together, or you wont get it at all. Watching it on a broadcast schedule weekly could definitely leave the average viewer confused and not liking the show. Watching all the eps close together really makes it one story and makes it make sense overall.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:03 pmKev – I agree! I would have been lost if I hadn’t watched the last six or so episodes one right after another. I’m really looking forward to season 2 – glad they renewed it!
July 21st, 2009 at 5:53 pmNah, I watched it while it aired and had no problem except wanting to see the next episode ASAP.
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:25 pmMeg´s last blog ..If you thought that the conflict was focused on SCIENCE..
Meg – that’s good to know, cause I’m trying to talk my husband into watching season 2 as it airs, instead of waiting for the DVD release.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:04 pm