Dollhouse (TV series)

Not to be confused with Doll's House (TV series).

Dollhouse
Genre
Created byJoss Whedon
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"What You Don't Know"
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locationLos Angeles
Running time
  • 47–50 minutes (Season 1)
  • 42 minutes (Season 2)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseFebruary 13, 2009 (2009-02-13) –
January 29, 2010 (2010-01-29)
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Dollhouse is an American science fiction television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. Produced by Mutant Enemy Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television, the show premiered on February 13, 2009, on the Fox network, and was canceled on November 11, 2009.[3] The final episode aired on January 29, 2010. Production wrapped in December 2009, with a total of 27 episodes produced including the original pilot.[4]

The show revolves around a corporation running numerous underground establishments (known as "Dollhouses") around the globe that program individuals referred to as Actives (or Dolls) with temporary personalities and skills. Wealthy clients hire Actives from Dollhouses at great expense for various purposes, including heists, sexual encounters, assassinations, expert counsel, and all manner of unique experiences. The series primarily follows the Active known as Echo, played by Eliza Dushku, on her journey toward self-awareness. Dushku also served as series producer.

Dollhouse received mixed reviews and underwhelming ratings. The series was renewed for a second season but cancelled before production of that season was complete.

  1. ^ Gary Levin (February 11, 2009). "'Dollhouse' unlocks different identities each week". USA Today. Retrieved February 11, 2009.
  2. ^ Anders, Charlie Jane (January 29, 2010). "10 Reasons We'll Miss Joss Whedon's Dollhouse". i09. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  3. ^ Schneider, Michael (November 11, 2009). "Fox cancels 'Dollhouse'". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  4. ^ Seidman, Robert (December 16, 2009). "'Dollhouse:' So Long and Thanks for All the Fishnet". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. ...time the goodbye with the production wrap.