Joss says next ep is "a game changer"

[SerenityValley]

Television whiz kid touts upcoming episode "Man on the Street" as a "game changer" and model for what's in store.

Man on the street.
Because television as it's made is on a different timetable as television as it's watched, there's always a disconnect between the people who work on television and the people who consume it. So when Joss Whedon was all giddy over the sixth episode of Dollhouse--"Man on the Street"--while we were all watching the first, fans were scratching their head trying to figure out what the big deal was.

Joss checked in with the media this morning, and guess what: we're all about to watch episode number six, and he's still all giddy over it. It's about time we reconnected!

"What happened with 'Man on the Street' is it came to me as a concept really quick," Whedon explained. "And I pitched it to the network, and they said, 'Oh yeah, we get it.' I wrote it faster than anything I've ever written. It really was a game changer for us, a lot of tumblers fell into place."

If Whedon's promise of greatness is correct, then it means kick-ass things for the future of the series. Whedon says 'Man on the Street' isn't just a singularly stand-out episode, but it was used as a model of the rest of the episodes.

Those who haven't seen Dollhouse or tuned out after the first few episodes won't have a problem getting a grip of what's going on in "Man on the Street," according to Whedon. Everything gets explained in the episode, because the major emphasis of the episode is... to explain everything.


Echo in the kitchen.
"['Man on the Street'] gets under the skin of the Dollhouse," says Whedon. "It comes at [the series] sideways."

Many of Whedon's faithful fans may already be staring at the screen sideways when watching Dollhouse, looking for the witty banter that Whedon is known for. Well, they can stop looking for it.

"There is humor in the show, there's a lot in the episode after 'Man on the Street.' But the fact of the matter is this isn't a comedy. If there is a typical Whedon show, this is not it," says Whedon. "If people are feeling like its too serious, then either their expectation has to be changed, or we have to lighten up a little."

By now, fans are also wondering what's up with the show's mysterious characters, like Paul Ballard, Sierra, Victor, and others. These mysteries won't be solved right away, says Whedon, as the attention of season one is squarely on the Dollhouse and Echo. However, the rest of the cast will be fleshed out if Dollhouse lives to see a second season.

Dollhouse has definitely kicked it up a notch since that yucky third episode--agree? Do you think "Man on the Street" will kick it up to your must-watch list?

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[AdmiralDigby]

I'd say waiting for six eps to aur before actually getting good is a poor strategy .

That said - I liked last week and will still be watching next .

( still Mr Sweden's weakest effort - ever )

[TinkTanker]

( still Mr Sweden's weakest effort - ever )

For this the Book comic is being delayed? Can't he multitask?

[Spooky]

Sounds good to me. I want my Joss back! If this ep is a lot more "Whedonesque", then the fan base will be energized and will start talking about the show.

I'd like to have better conversations than the following.

Coworker: Spooky, You're always talking about how great Josh Wheaton's shows are aren't you?

Spooky: It's JOSS WHEDON, not Josh, but I digress, yes I do talk about his shows... probably way too much.

Coworker: Well, whatever, I watched "Joss" Whedon's show Dollhouse and it's pretty lame. That chick is pretty hot though!

Spooky: Yeah, well... Fox... "blah, blah, blah, all the bad things about Fox", but the sixth episode is supposed to be the way Josh (I hope he didn't hear that), um, Joss meant the series to be and will hopefully overcome all the "blah, blah, blah Fox is stoopid" stuff.

Coworker: I don't think I'll waste my time.

Spooky: I hear they are going to do full nude from behind scene with Eliza!!!

Coworker: Who?

Spooky: *sigh*  The hot chick!?!

Coworker: Really? Sweet! I might watch then.

[AdmiralDigby]

That was awesome Spokky


"For this the Book comic is being delayed? Can't he multitask?"

Not sure .
Does Joe even have to write it ?
Can't Tim or Jayne or another Sweden scribe do that ?

[TinkTanker]

"For this the Book comic is being delayed? Can't he multitask?"

Not sure .
Does Joe even have to write it ?
Can't Tim or Jayne or another Sweden scribe do that ?

Apparently Joss doesn't think so. He's said the Book comics will be delayed indefinitely because he's involved with other stuff. 

[SerenityValley]

Sounds good to me. I want my Joss back! If this ep is a lot more "Whedonesque", then the fan base will be energized and will start talking about the show.

I'd like to have better conversations than the following.

Coworker: Spooky, You're always talking about how great Josh Wheaton's shows are aren't you?

Spooky: It's JOSS WHEDON, not Josh, but I digress, yes I do talk about his shows... probably way too much.

Coworker: Well, whatever, I watched "Joss" Whedon's show Dollhouse and it's pretty lame. That chick is pretty hot though!

Spooky: Yeah, well... Fox... "blah, blah, blah, all the bad things about Fox", but the sixth episode is supposed to be the way Josh (I hope he didn't hear that), um, Joss meant the series to be and will hopefully overcome all the "blah, blah, blah Fox is stoopid" stuff.

Coworker: I don't think I'll waste my thyme.

Spooky: I hear they are going to do full nude from behind scene with Eliza!!!

Coworker: Who?

Spooky: *sigh*  The hot chick!?!

Coworker: Really? Sweet! I might watch then.

[geogal]

I don't hold out much hope.  Then again, I'm not a Dushku fan.

It's a shame that the 'game-changing' episode is on opposite the series finale of BSG.  Bad timing, indeed.

[Pearl@32]

Boy, that is a doozie.

Granted, Joss probably already saw the series finale, but do you think he'd be watching it if he didn't? 

[Spooky]

Mild spoilers in Link.

Dollhouse: Does the 'Better' Episode Live Up to the Hype?
by Angel Cohn March 20, 2009 11:18 AM

http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/telefile/2009/03/dollhouse-does-the-better-epis.php