Dollhouse
(2009–2010)
Echo races to stop an apocalypse.
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| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Eliza Dushku | ... | Echo | |
| Harry Lennix | ... | Boyd Langton (credit only) | |
| Fran Kranz | ... | Topher Brink | |
| Tahmoh Penikett | ... | Paul Ballard | |
| Enver Gjokaj | ... | Anthony Ceccoli | |
| Dichen Lachman | ... | Priya Tsetsang | |
| Olivia Williams | ... | Adelle DeWitt | |
| Felicia Day | ... | Mag | |
| Summer Glau | ... | Bennett Halverson | |
| Adair Tishler | ... | Caroline Farrell | |
| Alan Tudyk | ... | Alpha | |
| Zack Ward | ... | Zone | |
| Nate Dushku | ... | Clive Ambrose | |
| Noah Harpster | ... | Matthew Harding | |
| Christian Monzon | ... | Romeo | |
In the year 2020, events finally come full-circle as Echo and the few surviving Dollhouse staff struggle to restore mankind after the devastating events seen in the first season episode, "Epitaph" that has turned 90% of Earth's population into mindless, kill-crazy zombies out to kill those not infected (called 'actuals') by the Rossum's remote mind-wipe system. In the meantime, fellow "actuals", Mag, Zone, and the mind-restored Caroline set out to find "Safe Haven" that can save man-kind from total extinction. Written by matt-282
This episode follows on a year after the final episode of the first season. Those who survived that episode, including a young girl who has now been imprinted with Caroline's personality, escape from LA and head towards Safe Haven but are captured by Rossum. Their captivity is short as they are rescued by Echo and Ballard, along with Topher who had been forced to work for Rossum to wipe every mind in the world. He believes that he can use this work to reset everybody's minds to how they were before. Since this also includes the actives they must head back to the LA Dollhouse to be protected from its effects. While all this is going on we see how various characters have been surviving; some eschewing technology while others, led by Victor, use it to their advantage.
It is a real pity that 'Dollhouse' was killed off after only two seasons but I am grateful that fans at least got a proper ending. This episode nicely wraps up most plot strands without feeling too safe; in fact there are a couple of shocking moments I wouldn't have expected prior to watching. There are twists along the way and some decent action. The acting, both from regulars and guest stars, is impressive and the episode has a good look with a slightly burnt out feel. There are other highlights that can't be revealed without spoiling key details of the story. Overall I feel this was an impressive finale even if I'd have preferred it to come after a few more seasons.