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[shapinglight]

First of all, apologies to the people who left comments on my post about concrit which I still haven't responded to. I had every intention of getting back to you yesterday but RL intervened and I didn't get the chance. So sorry. I will answer at some point, but not today either, as knackered. Didn't get much in the way of writing done today, as I'd hoped. Have still to start serious revision of the Darla fic and have nothing as yet for the next calendar post. Did watch ep 5 of Dollhouse season 1, though. Spoilers behind cut.



Okay, I admit I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the first three episodes of Dollhouse given what I'd heard about them. However, must admit that eps 4&5 have mostly left me cold. Ep 4 was better than ep 5, and may improve on re-watching, but ep 5 strikes me as the season's Teacher's Pet. There were a few things that made it worth watching, ie. the interaction between Bosslady (can never remember anyone's names) and Mr Nasty Security Guard, and between Nerdy Warrenalike and Amy Acker over Victor's 'male reaction', but the MotW week element left me cold. Sadly (as many others have said), I think this is down to Eliza. Part of the reason why I enjoyed the much derided ep 3 was because Eliza was basically playing Faith. In this ep, she was playing Faith's opposite and the episode didn't really come alive for me until she started thumping people.

Oh dear! Guess I'm going to have to admit it. I just get off on Eliza beating up men.

The much lauded ep 6 is up next. Was going to watch that today too, but I think I've run out of time.

How are all of you?

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[goodbyebird]

Dollhouse hasn't blown me away, but there have been some good episodes and compelling characters/subplots. Unfortunately I have to agree with you on Dushku, she's just not up for the task(I do enjoy her imprint in 1x06 though, very un-Faith like, but it still works). And it frustrates me that the other, more competent actors have to stay in the shadows a bit. I think the show would benefit greatly if they leaned more towards being an ensemble show instead of going the very very main character route.

s2 started off well enough, I'm hoping it's all up from here on out :)

[shapinglight]

I think the show would benefit greatly if they leaned more towards being an ensemble show instead of going the very very main character route

I'm sure you're right, but since the show only exists because of Eliza I guess that's never going to happen. Pity.

And I should get myself some Dollhouse icons.

[goodbyebird]

I'm sure you're right, but since the show only exists because of Eliza I guess that's never going to happen.

Maybe they can keep her so busy with her producer tasks that she doesn't have time for it all ;)

And for DH icons, try flatlined, mouthfullofdust, iladora, llenka, nowgold and dollhouse_elite.
EDIT: Oh. I guess you can't do that, what with all the spoilers. Want me to head-hunt some for ya?

[shapinglight]

Hi. Sorry not to have responded before. Thanks for the link to the Dollhouse icon makers. I'll probably wait until I've finished watching season 1 before I snag any. It should be relatively easy to avoid spoilers that way.

[goodbyebird]

If you're really keen, I made a couple of batches early s1, so you won't get spoiled by those. They're at forsquares.

[shapinglight]

Thanks for the link. Those are wonderful icons.