Dollhouse
This group of sexy, fresh and lively girls pursues dance and action with fervor and irresistible force. On the outside they are a dance group at the Dollhouse club but secretly they are a special investigation group. Under the direction of their leader, Reiko Kanzaki (Yuki Matsushita), they provide enjoyment to customers of the club, while punishing evil. Their first mission is to take on a band of armed criminals who are robbing a bank. Head of the criminals is Mika Ayanokoji (Yumi Adachi). Thanks to the Dolls superb teamwork, the gang is arrested but due to a police mistake, Mika is able to escape. But Reiko confronts Mika and makes her an offer. Dollhouse is a simple, straight-shooting but thrilling drama that wins with passion. It's showtime!
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Plot Summary
Echo is an 'Active,' a member of a secret organization that implants new personalities and memories into young women, turning them into highly skilled assassins, spies, or companions for wealthy clients. When her memories begin to bleed through, Echo starts to question her existence and the true nature of the Dollhouse.
Critical Reception
Dollhouse received a mixed to positive reception during its run. While its initial premise was intriguing and praised for its exploration of identity and consciousness, the first season was often criticized for its procedural format and slower pacing. The second season, however, is widely regarded as a significant improvement, becoming more serialized and delving deeper into the ethical implications of its premise, earning critical acclaim for its ambition and emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of identity and ethics.
- Often criticized for a slow start and formulaic early episodes.
- The second season is highly acclaimed for its improved narrative and thematic complexity.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the show's compelling concept and Eliza Dushku's performance, particularly in the later seasons. Many found the ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions raised to be engaging, though some felt the early episodes lacked direction.
Fun Fact
Joss Whedon initially conceived of Dollhouse as a comic book before developing it into a television series.
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