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[Elspeth]

It's all in the title....
Just saw this http://network.natio...-cancelled.aspx
Bad times

Maurissa Tancharoen and Dichen Lachman confirmed on twitter.....So sad

MoTancharoen:  Yes. Cancelled. Sad but true
Dichenlachman:  Keep watching guys fox is still showing all 13
Dichenlachman:  Feel sad though. Joss told us this morning


Joss Posted on Whedonesque:

"Hmm. Apparently my news is not news.

I don't have a lot to say. I'm extremely proud of the people I've worked with: my star, my staff, my cast, my crew. I feel the show is getting better pretty much every week, and I think you'll agree in the coming months. I'm grateful that we got to put it on, and then come back and put it on again.

I'm off to pursue internet ventures/binge drinking. Possibly that relaxation thing I've read so much about. By the time the last episode airs, you'll know what my next project is. But for now there's a lot of work still to be done, and disappointment to bear.

Thank you all for your support, your patience, your excellent adverts. See you again. -j. "


It's a really great show......stupid Fox!

Edited by Elspeth, 11 November 2009 - 10:07 PM.

[Daniel]

Shame.

I only wish I could say I was surprised but after Angel, Firefly, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Roswell, O.C. and Tru Calling.

Nothing surprises me  

[Buffy_Angel]

Just came on to post this
I'm absolutely gutted!!

[Beccaasp!]

I loved Dollhouse but does this mean the actors may be available for Hallowhedon2?

Looking on the bright side :)

[JennMel]

-sobs-

I just read this online and came to vent.

Stupid Fox - I hope Joss never returns to them, and moves onto friendlier networks.

I suppose we should be impressed it made it a season further than firefly...

[Aussieman]

OK this is proof that FOX are idiots, They had a great show with a built in fanbase and they put it in what's lovingly known as the Friday Night death Slot and are shocked when people don't watch? I bet if they moved it to tuesday (Or even aired it during November, apparently one of the best months for ratings in the states) then we'd have a full season order or at least a 3rd season.

[Ginnean]

Ok so done with the indignant screaming and such.
Next step we start pushing them for a dollhouse movie Well it worked last time...

[JennMel]

Ginnean, on Nov 11 2009, 11:25 PM, said:

Ok so done with the indignant screaming and such.
Next step we start pushing them for a dollhouse movie Well it worked last time...

I like this plan

[gemma85]

Cannot believe frickin Fox has done it again!!!! What is their problem. Absolutely gutted that we have lost Dollhouse.

[Sazzzy]

Arrrrrrrgh i HATE fox they never give any decent show a chance!!

but yes on a plus maybe some of them will be free for hallowhedon 2.. like eliza

[Captain Mal]

DAMN YOU FOX!!!!!!!!!!!! Who there has it in for Joss so bad??? Their execs want stringing up I tell you!

All I can say to Joss is SCREW 'EM stick to the comics and the web stuff where you can do what you want and not have to deal with these stupid narrow minded corperate morons!

*and breathe*

I Hope they know they will go to "the special hell"

Edited by Captain Mal, 12 November 2009 - 07:56 AM.

[Buffy Lover]

NO!!!

Dollhouse is too good, they can't just...Grrr, I'm gonna go find whoever's stupid idea this was and slap them around the head. They can't just....Gahhhhh.

[etmuse]

The only plus side (other than its consequences as to possible availability of guests) is that at least Joss and the writing team know in advance how many episodes they have left - they're filming episode 11 atm, and they know they have 13, so they can maybe at least have the chance to bring it to some sort of proper ending.

[Lestat]

Ginnean, on Nov 11 2009, 11:25 PM, said:

Ok so done with the indignant screaming and such.
Next step we start pushing them for a dollhouse movie Well it worked last time...

Joss has already said that he intended to bring the series to some kind of conclusion at the end of season 2 so a movie is unlikely.

The blame for the shows cancellation must rest with Fox, forcing stand alone episodes at the beginning and to cancel a show before its finished.:headscratch:  The best was still yet to come Alpha returning and seeing the attic and we still haven't seen Summer yet.

Dollhouse & Sarah Connor, It should be "the special kind of hell" for Fox now

At least we will see the remaining episodes and maybe see some of the cast at Hallowhedon 2.

Edited by Lestat, 12 November 2009 - 09:45 AM.

[DavidB]

As much as I enjoy/ed the show, it was always fighting an uphill battle, and was very lucky to even get a second season.

People say there was a fanbase but the viewing figures were rubbish, and it wouldn't have succeeded any better on other nights. The truth is that it would've been destroyed against some of the competition, and if people wanted to watch it then they would have on Fridays.

The show was too complex, didn't appeal on a mass level, and was never going to be as big as Buffy/Angel unfortunately.

I don't think anyone can really blame the network for not hanging onto the show when it wasn't a critical success nor a huge ratings winner. What did it really have going for it? It's not like they didn't advertise it or give it a chance. In fact, the network were very good to Joss by giving the show a second season.

I understand people being annoyed, but saying it never got a chance is the complete opposite of the truth. Eliza may have been more marketable, but she was never the star of the show - that accolade regularly went to performances from Amy Acker and Enver Gjokaj - and I think with this and Tru Calling failing, she's going to struggle to be in a leading role in future.

Disappointing? Absolutely, but completely understandable. The Whedonverse fanbase might be hating on 'reality' shows and whatnot at the moment, but if you were in charge of a network then I think you'd want 20million+ viewers instead of less than 3m.

[killerinc]

gutted but at least we can get some of the cast over for hallowhedon 2!

[Gaby]

Maybe there is another 'channel'(is that correct) willing to broadcast a new season..

[nickysgirl77]

I am gutted that this has been cancelled but as etmuse said let's hope they can get some conclusion out of the remaining episodes.

I still haven't got over the fact that Tru Calling was cancelled on an almighty plot development/twist!!

[Charmer]

Nooooooooooo! Fox, I hope you burn in the "special hell!" Stop getting rid of my fave shows! At least we do stand more chance of seeing some over for Hallowhedon 2 now though. I feel sorry for Eliza, I hope she gets a break sometime as she deserves a show of her own to last for more than a season or two. Joss will be back with something bigger and better I'm sure!

[nerdherder1]

Aaaargh. Can't believe it but not surprised. Can't understand FOX at all. They save Dollhouse at the expense of Sarah Connor, only to can it a few months later while  still filming season 2. They just don't give
shows we love a chance. Hopefully, it will now sink in with Joss that HE and FOX should never work again on any project.

I think one of the problems is that Joss was too succesful too soon. Buffy and Angel were awesum. Huge shows watched all over the world that set a very high standard.

As Hallowhedon proved, the shows still have an enormous following. All the networks, FOX in particular, want an instant classic in the first few episodes that will rule the airwaves as Buffy did.

Firefly and Dollhouse showed all Joss' flair and creativity and the writing was of the standard we have come to expect from any show Joss is involved with.

I'm sure it won't be long till one of the many idea's in Joss' head get's picked up by a major studio other than FOX. I'm not even sure if FOX will want to work with Joss again judging by all their previous.

I feel so sorry for Eliza. She gets knocked back at every turn, but hopefully she has the strength of character to shrug off the disappointment and finally find a vehicle that she can really shine in.

As some others have mentioned, hopefully it will free up some Dollhouse stars, Eliza and Amy (hint hint) and maybe the man HIMSELF for Hallowhedon2, and then we can show them how truly they are appreciated