So, as we all know -- "Dollhouse" has been officially canceled. It's sad, but true. Now, while I highly enjoyed "Dollhouse" for what it was -- and the potential was there to be something really intriguing -- it was not my favorite Whedon project. I agree with most critics when they say the Dushku-lite episodes were far superior to those which focused on Echo's assignments and/or character development. Sierra was great -- Victor was great -- and Adele was a personal favorite of mine. But what's done is done and the show is DONE. :(
So, now what?
This isn't the first time Fox has screwed over Joss. So, I say screw Fox. Screw network television altogether. In my opinion, Joss should try one of these paths:
1) First up, the obvious transition into feature filmmaking. Now, part of Joss' genius is his ability to develop characters very well, so a feature film gives him less time to do this. However, I have faith that if anyone can make it work, he can -- and I get tickled by the idea of a full-blown Joss Whedon movie (I enjoyed Serenity and am stoked to eventually see Cabin in the Woods and Goners). May I suggest an adaptation of Fray into a feature flick or mini-series?
Which brings me to my next path..
2) Consider this -- developing a show for Sci-Fi, FX or a another cable network. You don't need as many viewers and with something like Sci-Fi, your target audience is already tuned in --- not to mention, all the die-hard Whedon fans will tune in to anything he creates. What's more, the cable networks may offer a little more creative license to develop something that he wants to develop -- vs. worrying about what the Network may or may not want because all they care about are ratings and sponsorships. Come on, Joss would rule on Sci-Fi.
What do you think?
What the hell is wrong with Fox? They sign then cancel Firefly (okay, there is more to that story but whatever), and then sign Dollhouse but give it a terrible time-slot. It's like Fox knows he's golden and don't want to share, but then they turn around and destroy everything he creates.
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