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| Airdate: | May 1, 2009 | ||
| Written By: | Jane Espenson | ||
| Directed By: | Dwight Little | ||
| Production: | DOL-112 | ||
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"Briar Rose" is the eleventh episode of Dollhouse. It was was written by Jane Espenson and directed by Dwight Little. The episode aired on May 1, 2009 on Fox.
Production
Production on "Briar Rose" started on January 12, 2009.
Synopsis
| Active | Client | Alias | Personality | Mission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo | Topher | Susan | Counsellor | Help a young girl through her childhood trauma. | |
| Alpha | Crystal | Lover | A familiar identity for Alpha to easily manipulate | ||
| Sierra | In-House | Unknown | FBI Agent | Investigate a murder linked to Alpha. | |
| Victor | In-House | Laurence Dominic | Former head of security | Find out information sent to Dominic. | |
| November | In-House | Mellie | Paul Ballard's neighbor | Find out what Ballard knows about the Dollhouse. | |
Ballard's investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse (guest star Alan Tudyk), and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the Attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself to set his end game in motion.
Reception
Critics
- "Built so well, misdirected with skill, setup for next week ideally. This is superb television. More please."
- ―The TV Critic's Review
- "“Briar Rose” did everything a penultimate episode should do: Threw a lot of good energy on the main plot, sprung a couple big revelations, and sent us hard-charging into the finale."
- ―A.V. Club Recap
- "In short: color me excited for how this is all going to end."
- ―Zap2it Recap
- "Smart, packed with witty banter and bursting with tension, "Briar Rose" is another example of what "Dollhouse" can be. Let's just hope Fox give the series another chance."
- ―Airlock Alpha Recap
Ratings
"Briar Rose" reached 3.062 million viewers, a 1.9/3 Rating/Share, a 1.1/4 Rating/Share in the 18-49 demographic and a 1.4/4 Rating/Share in the 25-54 demographic.
The quarter-hour breakdown:
| Time Period | Rating/Share | Rating/Share (18-49) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:01 PM-9:15 PM | 2.0/4 | 1.1/4 |
| 9:15 PM-9:30 PM | 1.8/3 | 1.1/4 |
| 9:30 PM-9:45 PM | 1.8/3 | 1.1/4 |
| 9:45 PM-10:00 PM | 1.9/3 | 1.2/4 |
Cast
Main cast
- Eliza Dushku as Echo / Susan
- Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt
- Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard
- Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton
- Fran Kranz as Topher Brink
- Dichen Lachman as Sierra
- Enver Gjokaj as Victor
Recurring roles
- Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders
- Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic
- Miracle Laurie as Mellie / November
- Liza Lapira as Ivy
- Aisha Hinds as Loomis
- Alan Tudyk as Alpha
Guest stars
- Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Susan
- Judith Moreland as Renee
Promotional Photos
External Links
- "Briar Rose" at tv.com
- "Briar Rose" at IMDb