Comments on: Dollhouse: FOX Cancels Joss Whedon Series; No Season Three

By: Del

Del — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:08:05 +0000

I can’t believe this is the end! I love this show…this is the ONLY show I watch on TV. I can’t believe FOX has cancelled this. How disappointing…

By: Mary Kierstead

Mary Kierstead — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:09:35 +0000

This was one of my favourite shows, so sad to hear it has been cancelled. The premise of the show was so unique and different than any other series. I will really miss watching this show on Friday nights. Perhaps with some encouragement, the Fox Network might rethink this cancellation……

By: Vicky

Vicky — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:23:31 +0000

I love this show! How can you let this show end? Why don’t you change it to Thursday where it might get better viewers and PLZ do some advertising for this show. I anticipate this show every week and make time for it on friday. Its the ONLY SHOW I look FORward to on FOX. Its very unique!! Why are you canceling? ARGHHHH

By: Mattie

Mattie — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:19:11 +0000

SOOOOOOO sad to hear this show is ending. I LOVE Dollhouse, it gets better and better every week and I don’t understand y it’s ending!! Fox is so stupid, they always seem to cancel all the really good shows. I’ll never again get wrapped up in a show shown by Fox, they suck! Y not let another network pick it up or change the day and time it omes on??? Stupid Fox, as usual they’ve disappointed me again!! Grrrrrrr

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:12:43 +0000

I have watched this show since the very first episode and was even a fan just hearing about it’s creation. I am so sick and tired of all the good shows that actually take some creativity and real acting being taken off the air to allow for some ridiculous reality televison that is unlike my reality. The events that take place in dollhouse are more realistic to me than those. Shows that deserve to be on the air like “Three Rivers”, “Trauma”, and “Dollhouse” are thrown out so that we can pay already rich celebrities or random people to show us how they buy corvets and have super duperly sweet sixteen parties. If my internet was not conected to my stupid cable I surely would not bother paying for it anymore. Everything worth the air time is gone. I’m sick of watching “dancing with the stars” to see washed up celebrities with minimal talent make a few extra dollars after their careers are over. Seriously half of those celebrities I have not even heard of and yet I’m forced to watch them for entertainment because the younger and more talented stars are taken off of the air. How about you put “dancing with the stars” on a friday night so that the old elderly and well generally people with no lives can watch it. Fox put Dollhouse on FRIDAY night. Whedon has a majority teenaged based following, and honestly how many teenagers are at home on a Friday. Give us a Tuesday or a Wednesday and the show would have had a better chance. I’m confused as to why it is so hard for people who get paid to figure out spots for show to place a show in an appropriate time slot based on the demographic. The elderly people who have no more imagination left they are the ones who watch TV on a Friday, they do not want shows to make them think. I do…on a week day when I am up doing my homeowork all night.

By: indiegirl

indiegirl — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:49 +0000

come on FOX! maybe you should just do some better advertising! i love this show!

what is wrong with you people? first you cancel arrested development. now you cancel this?

no wonder people don’t watch TV anymore. this is one of the only shows i actually like.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:17:56 +0000

I LOVE dollhouse !! i cant believe its ending!! the did it to sarah conner 1st and now dollhouse!!! those to shows are AMAZING! the actors and story lines r always amazing week after week!! i even got my dad and my friends hooked after 1 episode!! cant they like record em and sell em or something?! i reeeeaallly hope FOX changes their mind.

By: Tiffany Tallent

Tiffany Tallent — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:07:53 +0000

I can’t believe I am just hearing about the cancellation of of Dollhouse! It is one of the best shows on right how. I make it througth my work week because I know Dollhouse is on Friday nights. What are you thinking FOX network? Give it one more season. Try to get people interested. Promote, promote, promote! That is your job, afterall. It was just happenstance that I even learned about the show in the first place, as there was little publicity. I fell in love with the characters and plot. Poor Eliza!! First Tru Calling, now Dollhouse gets thrown out. Both shows were awesome! Yeah, cancel this one and i bet sons of tuscan and til death will last a decade. Do people not know quality when they see it? Rethink and recommit FOX or you are going to lose a lot of viewers to your network.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:41:35 +0000

How about a better time slot? Thursday evening maybe? Heroes seems to be burning fast, why not next to them. Eliza can play so many characters. This season has gotten better and better. You’re justr learning about everybody. Of course, perfect time to end it. At least make it a movie. What a waste of a great show. Bad idea fox.

By: Dan Slask

Dan Slask — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:53:59 +0000

This one of the best shows on TV. FOX is nuts and need to let the show grow or some other station needs to pick this up. The show is full of twists and turns and is only getting better show after show. All I can say is WOW. It always seems the shows that are really good get canceled before they have a chance. If FOX wanted the show to be a success it seems they should be looking at their advertising people and not the show itself because it is excellent and should not be canceled.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:57:13 +0000

Firefly and Dollhouse aren’t even comparable, unless you are just looking at the fact they were both created by Joss Whedon.

For one, the acting in Firefly far surpasses anything brought to the table in Dollhouse, especially when it comes to Eliza Dushku. Each character in Firefly was unique and added their own piece to the overall puzzle.

As far as the sci-fi genre is concerned, it is most likely the most accessible show for overall viewers, with something to offer for almost any age group. I know people who hate sci fi but love Firefly as well as big sci fans who love it just the same. It takes a very well written story line and interesting concept for a show to have that kind of wide range audience appeal. I have never personally met anyone who has seen Firefly and hasn’t enjoyed it. Never. I have met a bunch of people who don’t care for Dollhouse though.

Dollhouse just doesn’t have that same appeal. The concept of the show is ridiculous at best and unless you are into hot girls kicking peoples butts with a small bit of plot thrown in, Dollhouse just doesnt interest most people.

Now, both Firefly and Dollhouse were cancelled before they could really take off but lets see how the dollhouse DVD sales do compared to Firefly. Firefly holds a record for DVD’s sold that has yet to be surpassed in the Sci Fi genre.

By: ido

ido — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:15:17 +0000

Uh, Firefly.. honestly, I’ve seen it, and the movie, and I barely remember it.

For me that show was very much a waste of time without any real depth or intelligent message, unlike the fantastic character development you can see in Dollhouse combined with some intriguing soon-to-be-post-apocalyptic-future as well as more philosophical questions.

But I do agree that the first five, or so, episodes during the first season of the Dollhouse wasn’t very impressive.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:05:37 +0000

I have to say, I am so glad this show was finally put out of it’s misery. Given the fact Joss Whedon created one of my favorite shows of all time, Firefly, when I heard he was doing a new show, I was genuinely excited. After seeing the show however, I could not have been more dissapointed. It was like going to see what you thought would be an amazing movie and then realizing Keanu Reeves was the main star. I shouldn’t have even finished the first episode as the concept was ridiculous and the acting performance by Eliza Dushku was something that reminded me of one of those straight to DVD movies. I’m sorry folks but that woman simply cannot act, unless she decides to play a ***** in every role she takes because that seems about all she is capable of. Even when she tries to play someone nice, she comes off as a ***** and isn’t any fun to watch unless you just think she his hot and thats all you need.

Shame on you Joss….there is no way you can tell me that this show was 100% your idea. You are far too creative to be the only driving force behind this crap. My guess is that after Fox burned you when you gave them your heart and soul with Firefly, you decided to make a show you thought would make the network happy by filling it with eye candy and hoping that would be enough. Never sacrifice your art for the networks because as this should indicate to you, that isn’t always the best course of action to take and is by no means a guarantee of success.

Lets hope you have learned from this experience and give people something unique and creative next time. Just make sure the marketing and promotion is adequate because thats what killed Firefly before it eventually soared to success via DVD sales.

By: terra

terra — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:40:26 +0000

That’s total bullshot!!!! I ******* love this show… y is it ending? They should just put it on another channel like tnt cuz that ***** goin downhill… its a good ******* show… DOLLHOUSE FOREVER! It’s better than most of them shows like supernatural or smallvile… wtf man

By: Bridgette

Bridgette — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:11:52 +0000

COME ON FOX. Now seeing the next episodes you can not cancel this show. The depth of this creation would be able to keep going for years. The fact that a viewer is given just a nibble every week is intrigueing and needed on TV today. Joss W. has a strong audience. His work goes beyond just the run of the mill SCIFI and makes it feel like it can truely be real when it is not. I have been waiting on something like this ever since the end of Buffy and Angel. Please do not deprive viewers that like to escape reallity when watching their weekly programs. Great story telling is not in a stupid reallity show.

By: James

James — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:42:04 +0000

Typical, as soon as something decent comes on tv, stupid american networks cancel it. I said to a mate about this programme being good and he said “I’m not watching it then, there’s no point as it’ll get cancelled. Only crap shows stay on tv” and he was right. Things like Lost and Flashforward are extremely boring and mistake ‘irritating’ for ‘intrigue’. This, like Tru Calling (also with Eliza Dushku) and a few others were cancelled during a great run. It has NOTHING to do with the programme, it has to do with marketing. The time they show it, the day, what advertising there is. Crappy shows and the thousand detective programmes there are out there get good marketing and loads of advertising for weeks before it even starts. I’d never even heard of Dollhouse and came across it by chance. That’s why! American tv network executives can’t do their jobs properly. The cast were very dynamic and a pushed the stories along nicely. I just wanted to say to ‘Gadget Sleuth’ that the incredible hulk did get a definitive ending, he fell out of a helicopter and died. I don’t know how much more of a definitive ending you want than that really. I have got dvds of shows that finish mid series like a normal episode and some that end on huge cliff hangers. It should be written into contracts at the start that no matter what happens, the networks HAVE to give the show’s writers like three episodes notice to wrap it up properly. They have no respect for the viewers and from now on I’m not watching any new shows. Hear me tv executives?! You can go f*** yourselves! Dollhouse was different, exciting and seriously good to watch. You’ve just shot yourselves in the foot…idiots.

By: Lindsey Lee

Lindsey Lee — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:53:27 +0000

I am in agreement with others that are sad this show has been cancelled as always the amazing Joss Whedon once again deliverd an amazing concept and well made show.

The idea behind Dollhouse is truly Whedon as no one else would be clever enough to envisage the show like he did. I love the idea of it and the fact that it can’t be done but they make it seem quite believable.

I did love Eliza (whatever she does is amazing i’m still missing her in Tru calling) and Amy Acker was superb as always. Overall a good cast of people that acted well together and had good chemistry well as well as they could considering the Dolls sometimes knew who other people were and sometimes didn’t this will affect chemistry but it worked. Echos handler had great chemistry with Eliza

I hope Joss has time to tie up the story for the season finale

By: Joe Barry

Joe Barry — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:32:35 +0000

I was very disappointed when I read the Doll House was being cancelled! I have to work every other Friday night and only on those nights I recorded on my DVR. However, I looked forward to watching the recording, sometimes at 2am when I got home. I never missed the show on the fridays I was home! Perhaps, a different night would have been better and maybe more people would have tuned in! I look forward to watching the remaining episodes and truely pray that “The Doll House” will somehow make it back on to regular programing! Don’t let this awesome show die! It’s one of the best SciFi shows and was just getting better every week!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:21:39 +0000

I enjoy Dollhouse, it’s one of the best shows on TV. It seems all the good shows get cancelled (another example Numbers). We have 3 CSI’s, 2 NCIS and I have lost count how many Law & Orders there are. And let’s not forget about the never ending reality shows. Dollhouse was different, I am very sad to see it go!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:49:49 +0000

I do not understand all the people saying good concept poor execution. I thought the idea ridiculous until I actually watched the show. And to those who say not interesting enough for a series, you didnt see how me and my husband anticipated every episode and we drive ourselves crazy speculating what will happen next and how they will wrap things up. At least they saw it coming in time to wrap things up at all , unlike kyle xy which still breaks our heart. Still having withdrawals from that one.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:09:58 +0000

Show was not good. It was lucky to get renewed. Almost interesting concept, poor execution

By: Jeibrelle

Jeibrelle — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:41:14 +0000

This show was very indepth and had to have time to unfold. Being a Whedon FAN I knew this. His work has always been great and is not just another boring unoriginal story line. THIS SHOW WAS AWESOME AND SHOULD BE BROUGHT BACK. Echo was really about to start changing the environment of the Dollhouse and it was getting good!!!!

By: Gadget Sleuth

Gadget Sleuth — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:09:03 +0000

Good for TV that they’re giving series creators a heads up about the cancellation. Many a show has been tainted by last minute axeings where story lines never get resolved (the most obvious being The Incredible Hulk 70’s show).

By: Cat

Cat — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:42:55 +0000

How typical.
The only shows that seem to get ratings are the shows that have no depth.
Shows like House, CSI and Bones where the same thing happens week after week – just different scenarios with the same format and similar endings, these are the shows the mainstream want to watch.
I’m not saying these shows are bad but why is it that every time we get a show that dares to do things differently it gets canceled?
Too bad for the rest of us eh?

By: tereska

tereska — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:53:17 +0000

joss always has a bit of complexity in his story lines. it is a pity that any show which requires more than 3 brain cells to follow the plot has to die. there is money to be made from dvds etc. and network kudos should be a consideration. i am sure i am not the only viewer who watches the show in other modes than the tv airing. most people tape the shows and watch them when convenient. time to recognise this fact.

By: Tammy Buhler

Tammy Buhler — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:30:24 +0000

This is really disappointing to me. I think Joss Whedon is a genius and this show was just one example of his genius. Great story lines, good acting and it was so interesting. I really feel that it wasn’t given a fair shot. I for one Tivo Dollhouse every Friday night and I’m sure most of America does the same. Networks should really start focusing more attention to the DVR audience. I also think giving it a better night than Friday would have helped. Maybe we can get it revived on the SyFy channel??

By: Jen G

Jen G — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:45:41 +0000

This show was just beginning to hit it’s stride. It’s very disappointing that TV shows are barely given the chance to come to fruition these days. It seems that anything relegated to ‘cult’ status is doomed.

By: Star Warrior

Star Warrior — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:39:04 +0000

It was a good show in theory but the cast was boring and unentertaining and it didn’t play well onscreen. Its good for movie of the week but not a series. Best wishes to them all for better future endeavors.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:05 +0000

Un believeable. Fox manages to screw Joss around every corner. The has been nothing he’s done that hasn’t been great and interesting, deep and often mind probing. So few shows left that actually do this. I am EXTREMELY irritated that the networked jerking us around with the good shows. Cancelled, return, move the day(with little promo) and cancel them again! Stupid.
I’m going to avoid the primary channels. If it is actually a good show, they get rid of them and then serve us crap.

By: Grandizer

Grandizer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:17:41 +0000

The show was awful, Eliza has JUST ONE look that she gives, and truly she was bringing the show down.
And I agree the 2 other Main dolls, Asian woman and Caucasian man were not all that great either.
I didn’t bother to remember their names as they were throwaway actors.

By: paul

paul — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:25 +0000

should never have been given a second season.
bring back TSCC

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By: SEO

SEO — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:06:26 +0000

sucked!

By: MarkH

MarkH — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:37:42 +0000

Unfortunately I’m not surprised. I love Joss Whedon and the show had a lot of promise but unfortunately it’s just been too uneven. It’s a shame though as the concept is really cool.

By: stevie ray gilbert

stevie ray gilbert — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:28:55 +0000

I actually dug this series way more than I thought I would. What I now refer to as Fox’ Joss Whedon Law: “The more it sucks, the longer it lasts.” The least sucky of his shows, of which I am aware, was Firefly. One season, bam!, Firefly got swatted. Buffy, which I couldn’t stand to watch, seemed to last forever. Dollhouse has captured my imagination. It took awhile. But I got hooked. I’m confident this show could be as successful as the suits at Fox would want it to be if they allowed the creatives to do what they need to do to make it happen. But, of course, we don’t know the whole story. All the investment in story and character development seeded in few episodes we’ve seen so far is wasted. I was looking forward to some rich, rich, intricate material. Whedon’s given himself so much to exploit, so much to work with. Too bad we won’t get to see where it could take us. Getting back to my original point, the whole thing sucks. It sucks that it’s being canceled. And if were to be good enough for Fox to keep it profitable, it would have to suck.

By: Davidgalvan

Davidgalvan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:53:11 +0000

About time!! this show sucked!!! being on friday nite had nuthin to do with it, the show could of be on any nite and network and it would do the same!

By: solo

solo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:44:11 +0000

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

love this show, it’s awesome. sci fi and hot chicks!

By: Eric Greenhaw

Eric Greenhaw — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:16 +0000

This show was OK, but just not “great”. The lead character is portrayed as some sort of sex kitten but in reality she’s just OK looking. Had they re-cast the role or toned down the sex a little it could have been decent. Also, the supporting actors (asian doll lady, young tough doll guy) couldn’t act their way out of a wet paper sack.
Will I miss it? Sure. I miss Terminator TSCC too, but they’re both bombs.
What I really wonder is if Summer Glau (omg so hot…) is the kiss of death for a show as she was scheduled to join the cast soon.
~sigh!

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:32:56 +0000

I’m actually glad, since the show wasn’t that good to begin with.

By: starfleetmom

starfleetmom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:55 +0000

i am PISSED.
FOX mismanages every good sci fi show it gets.
this season is better than last season, too.
ugh. they wouldn’t even air the final ep of 1st sesason.
JERKS

By: Steven Leitner

Steven Leitner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:32 +0000

Serves FOX right for putting the show on Friday nights.