Apparently everyone has seen the "solve your own murder" plot before. Except me. So for me this episode of Dollhouse was fresh, engaging, and fun. The big theme this episode is eternal life. We're introduced to how with dollhouse tech, certain privileged individuals can have life after death, or conceivably eternal life. Perhaps this is what Whedon meant when he mentioned his vision for the show. For me this brought an entirely new angle to the show, and gave new meaning to the short scene in episode 6 where a scholary type person said how if dollhouse tech really existed(he didn't know. poor bastard) we would cease to matter as a species.
Echo is imprinted with a recently dead friend of Adelle this episode. Being suspicious of her own death, she decides to investigate. In the process discovers what her family and loved ones really thinks about her. I don't need to tell you how this ends, but the journey there is gripping, entertaining, and fascinating, even if it did involve one too many horses for my liking. Meanwhile, Topher shows us he's not just quippy lines and sarcastic remarks when he resurrects a dead geek friend. Suffice to say the only thing they don't do is fuck. It's sweet, charming, and somewhat eerie. We actually feel sorry for him this episode. Lonely, sarcastic Topher, the only nerd in a house of security personnel and empty headed dolls.
In short, Dollhouse continues to be awesome, and I continue to pray for a second season. I'm drafting my letter to the television gods now.
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