Dollhouse

(S02E11) This was an episode that went from zero to sixty in under a second. So much was thrown at the viewer in both backstory and current happenings that everybody watching was suffering from dizziness and possibly nausea. But it was the good kind of nausea.

It’s a fair bet that this episode and the subsequent ones were written (or re-written) after learning that the series wouldn’t be renewed. Alternatively, perhaps Joss saw the signs in advance having worked in television for so long. After the jump, the real spoilers of the episode will be discussed. Those who wish to remain unspoiled can move along. The revelation of Boyd Langton shouldn’t be a surprise. First, Whedon’s shows have always thrived on expected twists. Second, he’s always enjoyed turning heroes intovillains (see Buffy, season two). Mind you, the viewers haven’t been fully informed about Langton’s motives, but odds are it isn’t good.

Notice that they threw in one of the "Epitaph One" flashback scenes tonight? I guess they had to in order to make the same future happen in light of the revelation about Langton. While Adelle has always acted the cold one (particularly as of recent), Boyd was far more ruthless.

Of course, that was the second twist of the night. The first one was Dr. Saunders shooting Bennett. Perhaps Amy Acker was simply jealous of Summer Glau’s Joss Whedon movie career. In light of tonight’s revelation, it’s possible she was acting on her own free will based on her relationship with Langton. Nah, I don’t believe that either. Have i mentioned how cool it was to see Amy Acker and Summer Glau on screen together?

Going back to the "Epitaph One" comment, we do meet Mr. Ambrose, who was occupying Victor’s body in a flashback in that episode. Given that he’s now dead, it could mean that the timeline of Dollhouse is fluid. Or his personality has already been copied elsewhere.

Have there been any signs of Langton’s double-cross that I missed in the two years of this show? His back story was that he was an ex-cop. Was that a cover? Did he imprint cop knowledge on himself?

At least now we know how Caroline kept herself occupied between the time of her boyfriend’s death and admission into the Rossum program.

Given that they gave November back the Mellie personality and they did an "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" on Paul to wipe his emotions toward Caroline, it seems likely that Mellie and Paul will stay together. In "Epitaph One,"

I’m sorry, but I could never believe Summer Glau as the ugly, smart girl. It’s one of those stretches of the imagination that only works on television. I liked her better when she was introduced as the female version of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory.

Tonight’s episode pulled out all the stops. It was mind-blowing and awesome. I have no idea how they could follow this one up, which is why I’m going to be tuning in next week.