And what a shame it is, seeing as how last week’s episode, “Belonging,” was the best yet of the second season. Above you’ll find a preview for the episode - I’d highly recommend going over to Hulu to watch the full episode. Plus SUMMER GLAU (from Firefly & The Sarah Connor Chronicles) is joining the cast this week!
But I digress. No new Dollhouse until December, when they’ll be airing two new episodes each Friday. Why? Because November is a sweeps month, which means Fox needs high viewership numbers in order to charge high ad rates. I just think it’s a darn, outdated shame.
Now, I’m certainly no expert to what goes on behind the scenes in the TV studios, but it’s obvious that Americans are increasingly watching TV on their own time. There’s been a spate of media coverage about how DVR & online viewership has been increasing - accounting for as much as 37% of a show’s total viewership (that 37% is actually the number for Dollhouse - not surprising). I sincerely hope that the overall viewership number is taken into account when determining ad rates, otherwise cult shows like Dollhouse are not getting a fair shake.
In any case, US fans aren’t too happy. Especially because it appears right now that over in the UK, Dollhouse episodes are going to keep airing on their regular schedule, which means that UK fans are going to see episodes before us!
Anyone else still watching Dollhouse?
This is a good show. I really can't stand the gnat-like attention span networks have with new shows.
Its great that they renewed for a second season, but after the very 1st episode the buzz all over the place was how Fox was going to cancel it.
What happened to giving shows a chance to find their audiences? Its not like this one doesn't have one already...
No kidding! It's such a shame and such a tease, too. All I can do is think on Firefly and sigh. I just can't believe more people would rather watch some silly reality show than a well-written, well-produced story.
Here in Finland we haven't seen Dollhouse yet (but hope it'll come here too), but I bought the DVD of the first season from play.com just on the basis of it being a Joss Whedon show. Buffy, Angel and Firefly are my favourites. Dollhouse did not disappoint, only with there being no more to get for now. Hope to see the DVD of the second season asap as Region 2 version.
I hope the network does not make the stupid Firefly decision again...