Whedonesque : Comments on 20912 : (SPOILER) First look at Dollhouse episode 13 'Epitaph One'.

Whoa! Amy looks like a rebooted Illyria, with a nice Red Carpet dress instead of cool powers.
I think I'll start packing for San Diego, and bring my not-Dollhouse doll, too

impalergeneral | July 07, 20:22 CET

Omg, scary Whiskey. But wait, she's HEALED?

Liam Mars | July 07, 20:27 CET

Wow, love Amy Acker! She does creepy really well.

luv4whedon | July 07, 20:32 CET

Did I mention that Omega caused Whiskey to rocket from the back to the front of my favourite Dollhouse character race? 'Because, with this scene (and I imagine this whole episode) she's gonna have a lap 'round everyone else on this show. <3<3 Amy Acker.

CarpeNoctem | July 07, 20:48 CET

In response to the scars being healed and the year it takes place - if the technology exists, it'll be used. This applies for healing scars right? :)

[ edited by RIPWesley on 2009-07-07 20:53 ]

RIPWesley | July 07, 20:48 CET

Is there ANY way us unlucky ones can see Epitaph One and the unaired pilot????? Seriously, 5,000 so is not enough to suffice fans.

luv4whedon | July 07, 20:55 CET

luv4whedon they're on the regular DVD also.

The One True b!X | July 07, 20:56 CET

luv4whedon, everyone will be able to see it on July 28th when the regular DVD and BD comes out. Only 3 weeks from today.

Or, what b!x said.

TamaraC | July 07, 21:02 CET

b!X is right, so everyone wins (eventually). Those that attend Comic-Con however, just have a chance of seeing/owning them earlier. Although I believe it's only a couple of days earlier than the public release.

RIPWesley | July 07, 21:03 CET

If you pick yours up on preview night, that's nearly a week early.

The One True b!X | July 07, 21:04 CET

Thats the plan Bix ;)

Teacherdarling | July 07, 21:19 CET

This is awakening many more questions to me which is great. Lately I have been rewatching Buffy and I just realized I never could answer why Adam kills Maggie Walsh which makes it fun. I mean was it because she would stand in his way? I doubt it, they want the same people dead other than a few initiative people but he does say in primeval that they are in the last part of the "plan".

Anyways yeah what was she eating, why did she heal and why was she left. Also when can I watch this!!!!!!????? Hehe I really want to see it.

Stargyn | July 07, 21:26 CET

Amy Acker...you are phenomenal. *CHILLS*

marvelknight616 | July 07, 21:33 CET

Awesome. Amy is amazing. She had a sort of Illyria-like aura about her, mixed with that of an Active.

Can't wait for this!!! *bounces*

Shep | July 07, 21:57 CET

Hmmm to the no scars. Maybe this is alternate reality Dollhouse and not just future Dollhouse.

curlymynci | July 07, 22:02 CET

I have a theory as to the no scars, but it's so interesting (to me anyway) that I don't even want to post it in case it's correct.

The One True b!X | July 07, 22:06 CET

To Stargyn,
actually, Maggie was killed off because Lindsay Crouse was not available for the entire season, She does make an appearance in the second-to-last episode, "Primeval". It would have been great if Maggie used Adam to take care of Buffy, causing a very nasty feud with Riley in the middle.
But back to the E1 clip, if you knew when this story takes place, you'd know why Whiskey/Dr. Saunders' face looks different.

impalergeneral | July 07, 22:10 CET

Maybe. ;)

The One True b!X | July 07, 22:16 CET

*slaps palm to forheard* Oh, I feel like an idiot now. I thought that only the people attending the Comic Con got to see it.

luv4whedon | July 07, 22:36 CET

I'm at work for another 90 minutes and can't seem to get the clip to load, probably because our server blocks a lot of streaming media. I can't believe I'm getting so excited about a thirty second clip, but I can't wait.

CrazyKidBen | July 07, 22:38 CET

I know when it takes place, but I don't understand why her face looks different.

Have they just healed in the intervening 10 years? I got the impression they were permanent, but I guess the attack was only two months before the pilot... ?

Jobo | July 07, 22:38 CET

Well, that was... teaser-y.

Septimus | July 07, 22:41 CET

The official location if anyone wants that, now that it's up.

The One True b!X | July 07, 22:52 CET

I'm curious moreso as to why the characters don't look any older.

:P

didifallasleep | July 07, 23:34 CET

That was great! Whiskey and Alpha will not stop trading places in my favorite doll category. Amy Acker is so incredible!

silent knight | July 07, 23:35 CET

I'm curious moreso as to why the characters don't look any older.

My theory addresses that, too. ;)

[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-07-07 23:35 ]

The One True b!X | July 07, 23:35 CET

RE: No scars - maybe he means the H.W. Bush years?

[ edited by RIPWesley on 2009-07-07 23:51 ]

[ edited by RIPWesley on 2009-07-07 23:52 ]

RIPWesley | July 07, 23:50 CET

Well, that was very cool (if much too short).

And: maybe it's Whiskey-from-the-past with people-from-the-future there. Or something else completely (<-- this is the more likely option ;)).

GVH | July 08, 00:51 CET

Saw this earlier. OMFG tell me I wasn't the only one doing the Dance of Joy over Amy and Felicia in a scene together? I really do love my Whedonverse people and it's an added squee when they cross over. :)

josswhedonaddict | July 08, 02:26 CET

Amazing! I'm dying to see this episode :(

vampmogs | July 08, 02:58 CET

Listen I'm freaking out and loving every second of that and I'm going to go continue on my own to be doing. That.

streetartist | July 08, 03:30 CET

Well, that just makes me want more.

UnpluggedCrazy | July 08, 05:28 CET

I have a feeling the twists in this episode are just going to blow the first twelve episodes away. Not to say the first twelve weren't good, I'm just a bit beyond breathless right now.

CrazyKidBen | July 08, 07:28 CET

I've been surprised at the extent to which the 'Bush years' line has, in turn, surprised the viewers of the sneak peek; isn't the mention, in 2019, of that era equivalent to when we, today, refer to the Clinton years? This seems like something that is often done. I mean, quoting a campaign slogan 2-3 election cycles past would be impressive, but simply knowing the surname of a (two-term) president, one expects, would not.

Mercenary | July 08, 07:57 CET

Jobo, I'm also out of water here about the timeline. But that only makes me want more ;D

Small Blue Thing | July 08, 08:53 CET

OK. Having watched this clip almost twenty times today, I must say I love it. Amy Acker is amazingly eerie and Ms. Day is a joy to see always. However, the guy who say "I will shoot you very hard" is horrifyingly annoying at this point. I hate him. I'd say he's my Riley equivalent for Dollhouse.

marvelknight616 | July 08, 09:09 CET

I agree marvelknight616!

I hope Whiskey kills the heck outta him :D

.. oh but I liked Riley ;)

vampmogs | July 08, 09:18 CET

Felicia Day? Oh, my god I didn't know she was in it... That's sooo awesome, I want to get this so bad.

Allen Doyle | July 08, 10:12 CET

About the scars... not sure how permanent they really are. I can't be the only one that noticed that they were steadily fading as season 1 progressed? Of course, that's different from them disappearing completely, as appears to be the case in the preview.

Anyway Felicity and Amy in the same scene together, only a few feet apart, is almost too much for this male to handle.. in a good way. :)

LaneMeyer | July 08, 11:47 CET

It would mean that Whisky's contract was at least 10 years long, I assumed that the contract were only for 5 years as that is how long Caroline was contracted for.

continuitygirl | July 08, 13:46 CET

It doesn't have to mean that.

The One True b!X | July 08, 17:05 CET

In the clip, it looks like the Dollhouse might be abandoned. I'm wondering if Whiskey got left behind when everyone cleared out--maybe as Doc Saunders, she decided she didn't want to leave? Which is a creepy thought. Eventually she reverts to Whiskey, perhaps because imprints can't last that long, and she's stuck down there completely alone.

All speculation.

Jobo | July 08, 18:13 CET

Awesomesauce. I'm so sad I didn't see this yesterday, but filled with joy that I have now seen it. Just finished watching Angel Season 5. Amy is fantastic. Her ability to become someone else is wonderful. Crazy Fred- Fred- Illyria- Pre-Scar Whiskey- Doc Saunders- Applesauce Whiskey

Freakin' amazing!

korkster | July 08, 20:49 CET

Remember when Dominic says to DeWitt: "You believe in the Dollhouse and its mission"?

I think we can surmise the mission of the Dollhouse from Alpha's (pre-reveal) dialogue in Briar Rose. Underground, low energy footprint, lots of wedges with lots of skill sets, multiple locations around the world. Educated guess on my part. Very excited to see this ep!

thehague | July 08, 21:14 CET

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