• Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 13, 2009
Season #: 2, 1
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4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 22 out of 52
  2. Negative: 25 out of 52
  1. Nov 19, 2010
    4
    As a huge fan of Joss Whedon, I have to say that Dollhouse was his worst creation to date. Why was this so bad when Firefly, Buffy, and AngelAs a huge fan of Joss Whedon, I have to say that Dollhouse was his worst creation to date. Why was this so bad when Firefly, Buffy, and Angel were so unbelievably good? Well, for starters it lacked Whedon's trademark HUMOR. The premise was so dark that there was no room for the kind of witty banter and hilarious references within the dialogue that we've come to expect from Joss' shows. In addition, Dollhouse had another major problem: the cast just wasn't as good. Dushku is simply not a lead actress. No matter how hard they try to make her seem sweet, it just never works. Call it the 'Faith syndrome' if you want, but she just appears totally awkward and fake whenever she tries to act the 'good guy'. Furthermore, the other cast members were only adequate at best, and annoying at worst. I hate to criticize Joss' work so much - and part of me is pained even typing this - but this show just didn't stand a chance. Full Review »
  2. Aug 16, 2023
    7
    By the time the Dollhouse came back for this second season ratings were down and the writing was on the wall. As a result, despite a slightBy the time the Dollhouse came back for this second season ratings were down and the writing was on the wall. As a result, despite a slight improvement audiences failed to return and the show was cancelled. Perhaps if the show had focused more on the bigger story from the start (rumours are the network forced Whedon into the weekly assignment formula) it would have succeeded, but in the end Dollhouse was an interesting concept that never truly fulfilled its potential. Full Review »
  3. May 11, 2015
    8
    Not sure at what point the show got cancelled, because I don't think the production got a chance to properly finish up. A fantastic series, otherwise.