Comments on: Formally Offended (eXpletive-free version)

By: SilentBen

SilentBen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:53:44 +0000

I agree about the mini-series issue – there should be more of them. The only ones that I tend to see that are noteworthy are some of the ones that SciFi runs. I loved The Lost Room (though I do feel that was very conducive to a series) and the Tin Man was a very interesting re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz. I’ve heard some rumblings about them doing another mini-series called Alice (a Tin Man-esque revision of Alice in Wonderland) which I’m curious about – premieres Dec 6. I’ll have to remember to set my DVR.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:07 +0000

“Epitaph One” was pretty excellent, especially the flashbacks, and I guess I would like to see Keith Caradine’s character get revealed. I wonder what his motives are? Even so, it seemed to indicate that Joss was planning to take the show in a more conventional “us v. them”/”liberators v. oppressors” sort of direction instead of the more ambiguous dynamic at work in characters like Dr. Saunders.

I don’t know if this works as a response to digital downloads and dvrs, but I’d sort of like to see more mini-series on tv. I like it when shows work towards some definite end. That appeals to the “whole and complete”ness loving New Critic in me.

By: SilentBen

SilentBen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:30:28 +0000

I don’t know that you’d hold the same opinion about the potential future of the show if you’d seen the unaired 13th episode of the first arson – Epitaph 1 – which takes place 10 years in the future. The rabbit hole goes much deeper than is currently apparent.

I do understand your point about T:SCC – I was also upset to see that one go too, buy I gave Fox a probationary period because they at least gave Dollhouse another shot. Now they’ve blown it for good.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:42:22 +0000

I don’t know, Ben. I spilled all my tears over Terminator: SCC, and there just aren’t any left for Dollhouse. More aggressive product placement would’ve been the way to go, I think, but it’s not like there are a whole load of loose ends to tie up.

Plus, what I like about the series is the philosophical allegory, and if you ask me he’s already reached his limit there (the politician’s speech a few weeks ago was almost painful to listen to)…another season or two would’ve forced Joss to switch into strictly character-driven stuff. I would have kept watching, just like I keep watching and enjoying Dexter. I’d watch because I felt invested, but I doubt it could remain as densely interesting as it’s been.

So cheer up!