I really enjoyed that. Patton Oswalt was wonderful. I wonder whether there really is someone on the inside trying to undermine the dollhouse or if it was part of Echo's programming to throw Ballard even further off the case.
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Laga - Mar 21, 2009 12:21:11 pm PDT #824 of 5827
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Juliebird - Mar 21, 2009 12:25:40 pm PDT #825 of 5827
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
if it was part of Echo's programming to throw Ballard even further off the case.
I just remembered that she told him to back off his frontal assault, but also told him to investigate the reason/motive behind the Dollhouse. Which, could be a way to keep him quiet while he looked into something even more intangible, or it was a helpful tip to keep his ass out of trouble and therefore be able to continue his search, and putting him on the trail of a more sure way to bring down the Dollhouse.
Dana - Mar 21, 2009 2:35:15 pm PDT #826 of 5827
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'm glad Mellie didn't get killed, but I'm a little disappointed that she's an Active. It's kind of like a plot card they can play over and over again, you know? Victor's an Active! Mellie's an Active!
I am also glad that it wasn't Kellerman...Dominic who was abusing Sierra. That was my fear.
Anyway, it definitely felt like a different show. Hrm.
Typo Boy - Mar 21, 2009 2:55:45 pm PDT #827 of 5827
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Yeah, no longer pings with a burning hate. But no real love either. I think I'm going end up as an occasional watcher, with no concern for catching up on missed episodes.
Polter-Cow - Mar 21, 2009 4:03:21 pm PDT #828 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I actually thought this one was over about halfway through -- how'd they DO that?
I know! I remember being totally surprised to discover that I was only twenty minutes in.
This episode really did feel more like what the show should be like, and I loved that the Men on the Street gave such varied opinions. It showed that Joss and Co. really have thought about all the skeeviness. But they also made cases for why the Dollhouse might be a good thing.
Loved all the plot twists. TWENTY Dollhouses! Someone on the inside! Mellie's a Sleeper Active! While I agree that "X is an Active" is going to get old, I...think I heart sleeper agents? As for the person on the inside, I also think Lab Tech Yuki is a good bet.
I'm much more intrigued by the show now. I hope they continue in this direction.
tiggy - Mar 21, 2009 4:05:30 pm PDT #829 of 5827
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
my question was...what about the voicemail? Mellie didn't erase it. won't Paul think that's weird? or am i supposed to handwave?
Polter-Cow - Mar 21, 2009 4:09:16 pm PDT #830 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Maybe they REMOTE WIPED it. Hee.
Liese S. - Mar 21, 2009 4:15:03 pm PDT #831 of 5827
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
So angry about Sierra's child abuse, btw. Not letting that slide. Angry.
Glad to know you've made it all better for her. Except, oh yeah, you haven't.
Kevin - Mar 21, 2009 4:28:22 pm PDT #832 of 5827
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Is there a way to make child abuse better?
Nora Deirdre - Mar 21, 2009 4:30:52 pm PDT #833 of 5827
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
who the hell uses an answering machine anymore, anyway?