I've been a Whedon fan for some time, now. Buffy, Angel, Firefly - even his run (well, the first story arc, anyway) on Astonishing X-Men was fantastic...

I had heard bad things about Dollhouse, though - from the press (reshoots etc.) and fans alike. I haven't seen it yet, but have high hopes for it regardless of what I'm hearing.

Whedon's work has certain libertarian undertones. Does anyone know if he swings that way?  

We've been watching, and really enjoying it. It's really picking up steam these last couple of episodes, and I look forward to what happens this Friday, when several of the Dolls awaken. Don't know if it has anything to do with the mysterious "Alpha", but the preview at the end of this week's show looked like it's going to be one heck of an episode. I do wonder if Dollhouse will be back next season, and if the awakenings are a way they could prep for a wrap up, in case it's dropped.

My favorite episodes so far have been the latest "Man on the Street" and "Echoes". I read this is where the writers really got the chance to take off with their own story ideas - that the first several episodes were heavily influenced by the folks at Fox. For just a downright fun episode - seeing The Middleman as an outdoorsy survivalist manhunting murder in "The Target" was a hoot.

Minear is the libertarian in the writing group. Whedon may have tendencies, but I see libertarian ideas in the questions posed by the BSG writers too, and they're pretty far left, if you ever listened to the podcasts. I think they just know how to tell a great story - and a idyllic world under a benevolent all-powerful government or corporation isn't terribly exciting. Asking the big questions about self ownership, religion, black markets, mysterious mind altering corporations and meddlesome authorities is far more interesting... especially when there are strong, butt-kicking women and explosions.

LOL! 'Strong, butt-kicking women and explosions' has to be the greatest things on earth, really.

Tim Minear did a run on Angel, and Lost, as I remember.

Hey - anyone reading the Angel and Buffy comics? They're considered 'canonical'... I'm impressed, thus far. Particularly with Angel.

I saw a couple of episodes. It really didn't grab me. I love Whedon though. I prefer J.J. Abrams Fringe.

Looks like Dollhouse has been picked up for a second season.  I missed the first three episodes of Season 1, but recently got caught up on the rest.  The Season 1 DVD set will include a previously unaired 13th episode.  Should be worth the rental.

Can't wait for the new season to start up on the 25th. Speaking of Tim Minear has anybody read his screenplay for the moon is a harsh mistress?

I haven't read the screenplay for TMIAHM, but so far I am very much liking Dollhouse.  My writing may be a bit subpar at the moment, as I am fighting pain due to complication of wisdom tooth extraction with out the use of narcotic pain killers, but I have to say,

WATCH DOLLHOUSE!

This show is absolutely amazing in it's content.  The libertarian themes are rich and engaging.  I urge you all to watch.  I don't think I've enjoyed a show more since my dad and I watched the prison from front to back.

Dude,

Just watched the latest ep on Hulu, and I really like the way they utilize the sinister aspects of something going wrong in their system. Tim Minear's influence is clear, and the complications and depth of what they can do are wiiiiiiide open for exploration. I'm preppring a couple of spec script ideas for the show, and will need to fit in time to work on them while I write short stories for this anthology I'm intent on completing soon.

It's a very vool and very different show that challenges the writers. Like a combination of Mission Impossible and Blade Runner, with REALLY beautiful women featured, so how can I NOT watch?!

It stinks that the show won't be on during November sweeps since Fox would rather have House and Bones repeats. I love watching House too but the show is on at least 4 different networks. 

Aw man this just sucks. Maybe Joss can move the series to another network.

Fox’s decision on “Dollhouse” isn’t a surprise, as the net had already yanked the show from its Friday slot during November sweeps. Show will return to the sked on Dec. 4 and run the nine remaining episodes in its order for the season. 20th Century Fox TV at present is in production on the Eliza Dushku starrer’s 11th episode.

“This gives Joss the opportunity to end in a significant way,” the network said in a statement.

“Dollhouse” narrowly avoided cancellation last spring after its first season; show has struggled this fall on Fridays, however — a night that Fox hasn’t found much success over the past decade.

I hope I get season 1 on dvd for christmas.  Season two will be purchased as soon as it becomes available.