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  • TV Series: Dollhouse
  • Episode: The Public Eye
  • Starring: Eliza Dushku, Olivia Williams, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz, Tahmoh Penikett, Enver Gjokaj, Dichen Lachman
  • Written By: Andrew Chambliss
  • Directed By: David Solomon
  • Network: Fox
  • Series: Dollhouse

Dollhouse: The Public Eye Review

Crusading Sen. Perrin is not what he seems

By Kurt Anthony Krug     December 06, 2009


Dollhouse Review(2009).
© Fox/Bob Trate

 

This is the first episode of Dollhouse since October (it had a month-long November hiatus). It is also the first episode since FOX announced that it was canceling the series last month. That’s twice FOX has screwed over Joss Whedon – anyone remember Firefly?
 
It’s too bad that FOX executives didn’t make their decision prior to watching “The Public Eye.” Maybe it would’ve dissuaded them. Then again, maybe not. Who knows? You just don’t know what network suits are thinking these days.
 
Sen. Daniel Perrin (Whedon alumnus Alexis Denisof of Angel fame) goes after the Rossum Corporation, parent company of the Dollhouse. He plans on exposing them before a Senate Sub-Committee Hearing on Capitol Hill with the help of ex-Doll November (Miracle Laurie).
 
However, Matthew Harding (Keith Carradine), a top Dollhouse official tells Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams) and Paul Ballard (Tahmoh Penikett) that the Perrin matter is being handled and not to worry, but won’t offer details. Everyone assumes that Harding has dirt on Perrin. Boy, does he ever, especially after Perrin’s one-night stand with Echo (Eliza Dushku), who’s programmed as a call girl. They have more on Perrin than just this case of infidelity, but revealing it would ruin the cool twist involving Perrin and his wife Cindy (Stacey Scowley, Monk), which is nothing short of brilliant.
 
At any rate, Adelle sends Paul to rescue November, but – of course – that doesn’t go as planned (there wouldn’t be a story otherwise). Perrin and Echo end up on the run from the Dollhouse. It’s odd to hear Denisof speak without an English accent, although it comes back in certain parts. It’s similar to hearing David Ogden Stiers speak without the Bostonian accent he perfected as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on M*A*S*H. Denisof and Dushku do a great job playing off one another, harkening back to their Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel days as Wesley Wyndham-Price and Faith the rogue Slayer, respectively.
 
A very exciting and intriguing episode that leaves you wanting more, which is exactly what the fans got with a bonus episode following this one.

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ManiaHasIssues 12/6/2009 7:55:05 PM

okay, nice synopsis, but wheres the review? this documents more shallow then american idol!

WarCry 12/6/2009 8:44:22 PM

It’s odd to hear Denisof speak without an English accent, although it comes back in certain parts.

 

What's really odd is that you're thinking you're hearing it. Trust me, it's your imagination. Denisof is from Maryland, not the UK. Just like James Marsters (Spike from Buffy). The accent is missing when you see him on Smallville, but that's just the way he talks.

DaylightMoon 12/6/2009 10:28:37 PM

Friday's pair of episodes were amazing. Dollhouse is one of those shows that's just too unique to last on network TV. I for one am going to forget about low ratings, network problems, etc, and mentally just watch it as a really cool mini -series, and enjoy the rest of the run.

Ghostsith 12/7/2009 12:02:24 AM

 It is upsetting that this show is being dropped. It had a slow start, but now it's starting to hit.  Fox just has a habit of killing unique shows. Fire Fly, Terminator TSCC, to name a few. Hay Joss, I don't know if you'll see this but, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM FOX!!! This is strike 2, don't let them do this shit again. To bad SYFY can't come to the rescue. If it wasn't for House, Bones, and 24 I wouldn't even watch that station. Okay, I like Family Guy two. I herd they are trying to turn it into a web show but that probably wont happen.  They have Alpha coming back now. That should be good. Hopefully they have a satisfying ending.... not like what happened with TSCC.  So FU FOX, FU vary much!

livewiremaxx 12/7/2009 4:27:15 PM

This was definetly some of the best episodes of the show, they were fantastic.

herbyneo 12/8/2009 7:54:45 AM

Maybe if they transform the show into an animated version, and air it within the "animation domination" block, the show can last for 20 seasons.

fft5305 12/10/2009 8:31:28 AM

This was one of the best episodes yet.  When Ballard triggered the disruptor, my jaw dropped.  Naturally, the show is hitting its creative stride just as it gets cancelled. 

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