Dollhouse 

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.

Creator:

Joss Whedon

Stars:

Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz

5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eliza Dushku	...	Echo / ... 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Harry Lennix	...	Boyd Langton 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Fran Kranz	...	Topher Brink 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Paul Ballard 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Enver Gjokaj	...	Victor / ... 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Dichen Lachman	...	Sierra / ... 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Olivia Williams	...	Adelle DeWitt 27 episodes, 2009-2010
Miracle Laurie	...	Mellie / ... 15 episodes, 2009-2010
Amy Acker	...	Dr. Claire Saunders / ... 14 episodes, 2009-2010
Reed Diamond	...	Laurence Dominic 13 episodes, 2009-2010

Storyline

A shadowy organization uses mind-wiped humans known technically as "actives" and colloquially as "dolls" who are imprinted with false memories and specialized skills for various tasks on behalf of paying clients. When they are not on assignments, they live in an underground "Dollhouse", a facility that protects and provides for their needs, including food, exercise and sleeping pods little bigger than coffins. One of the dolls, a young woman called Echo by her handlers, is slowly becoming aware of herself and what is going on. Meanwhile, at least two different people on the outside are trying to bring down the Dollhouse, one by finding Echo and the other by using her.

---

Plot Keywords:

sex slave | mind control | tucson arizona | fbi federal bureau of investigation | girls with guns | 

---

Taglines:

Anyone can happen (Season 2 tagline)

---

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

---

Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The super connectivity of the world of Joss Whedon strikes yet again: Edward James Olmos (mentioned in the Pilot episode but not actually a cast member) would go on to play a character on Marvel's Agents of SHIELD along with other Dollhouse alumni, Dichen Lachman, Reed Diamond, Amy Acker, and Patton Oswalt. Not coincidentally, that series is also written by Joss, his brother Jed Whedon and sister in law Maurissa Tancharoen (who appears in 3eps of Dollhouse as well as Dr. Horrible). Additionally Enver Gjokaj had a small role in Marvel's The Avengers, also directed by Joss, of which SHIELD is a spin-off series. He was also in the Agent Carter series, which connects to the other Marvel series and films. You can also find numerous actresses and actors in Dollhouse from Whedon's previous shows and future films; Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel), Amy Acker (Angel, Cabin in the Woods, and SHIELD as mentioned previously), Summer Glau (Angel and Firefly), Alan Tudyk and Mark Sheppard (Firefly), Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog), Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods), Keith Carradine (Angel), as well as others I'm sure. Fran Kranz and Amy Acker would work with Whedon again in Cabin In The Woods, which also stars Chris Hemsworth, Thor himself, for another link back to Joss. In short, it's extremely common for Joss Whedon to cast actors/actresses he's worked with previously and use them over and over again in both his series and films.

---

Quotes

[repeated lines]
Topher Brink: Hello, Echo. How are you feeling?
Echo: Did I fall asleep?
Topher Brink: For a little while.
Echo: Shall I go now?
Topher Brink: If you'd like.

---

Connections

Referenced in Séries express: Episode #2.24 (2009)

---

Soundtracks

What You Don't Know
(uncredited)
Jonatha Brooke

User Reviews

Brilliant

In typical network shortsightedness, Fox cancels an INTELLIGENT program that doesn't pander to the least common denominator. Dollhouse is extremely well written, visually interesting, and consistently holds attention. Viewers who are negative clearly don't understand it. The concept is unique and well handled with a great cast. I own both seasons and wish there were more!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dollhouse

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Boston Diva Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min (26 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1