Dollhouse Sent to the Doghouse

It was recently announced that Joss Whedon's upcoming show Dollhouse will now be shown on Friday nights. If you're a fan of Whedon, then you know that he is the man responsible for creating genre classics Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly. His last foray into television was the critically acclaimed Firefly, which was cancelled after only 11 episodes. By now, the shit that went down has become TV Lore (Fox didn't show the first episode, fans tried to resurrect the show, DVD sales went through the roof, and a movie was made). Now, Whedon's new show, which will premiere in February of 2009, has been scheduled for Friday nights. For Whedon fans, this is exactly what we were dreading--another death sentence. 

 

The show, starring Buffy alumni Eliza Dushku is a risky proposition. According to Entertainment Weekly, the show is "about a creepy organization that strips people of their personalities." If you've seen the previews, the show looks intense, sexy, mysterious, and dark. Compared to other faux sci-fi shows like Fox's beloved Fringe, which by the way is the reason why Dollhouse has been sent to the doghouse, it's hard to not be ecstatic about Whedon's imminent return to TV.  Whether you're a fan of Whedon's shows or someone who appreciates quality television, it's up to you to get the word out and create a buzz so the show can grow and evolve. I will keep you updated as we get closer to premiere date. Check out the trailer.