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Joss Whedon is the king of second chances. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), starring Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry was a goofy spoof comedy that didn't exactly garner critical acclaim, yet the concept was resurrected in 1997 with a television series that lasted seven seasons, produced a successful spin-off (Angel), a slew of comic books, and launched the careers of actors like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, and David Boreanaz. Flash forward to 2002, when Whedon's space western Firefly was canceled after only eleven episodes. Yet thanks to the tireless support of a devoted fanbase, the show was revived in the form of a motion picture, Serenity, in 2005 which received excellent critical support. Now, in 2009, Whedon has been given another second chance in the form of an unexpected second season for Fox's sci-fi drama Dollhouse.
Dollhouse appeared to be promising at first glance, starring familiar faces Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Tru Calling) and Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica). However, it was greeted with lackluster ratings, despite Fox's attempts to market it alongside Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as part of a sci-fi Friday, so it was a bit of a shock when Dollhouse was renewed for a second season. Many are already speculating that Dollhouse won't see a third season, but you shouldn't count it out just yet. Season One ended with a bit of an upswing with the guest appearance by fan favorite and Whedonverse regular Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Serenity, Dodgeball) and next season is already boasting cameos that are sure to bring in sci-fi fans.
Set to guest star in the first few episodes of Season Two are Alexis Denisof (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) and Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica). Surely fans of the late BSG will gladly tune in to see the hunky Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama make his appearance. Another BSG alum, Michael Hogan, who played Colonel Saul Tigh on the series, will be making an appearance on Dollhouse this upcoming season. While these three sci-fi favorites have certainly been drawing buzz to the little watched show, perhaps the biggest potential draw for viewers is the much talked about possibility of a guest appearance by Summer Glau. Fresh off of a canceled Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and alumni of Firefly, Serenity, and Angel, Glau is sure to draw viewers, specifically from the devoted fans mourning the loss of T:SCC.
In addition to the buzz from Dollhouse's notable guest stars, the showing of the "lost" Dollhouse episode "Epitaph One" at this year's Comic-Con has invigorated viewers and renewed curiosity in the Dollhouse's elusive purpose. So, show up and give your support this season when Dollhouse heads into its second season. The first season is currently available on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc and includes two unaired episodes. Select episodes are also available on the FOX website and Hulu.com. Tune into the Season Two Premiere on Friday September 25 at 9/8 pm central.
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