Madeline Costley

Madeline Costley
Biographical Information
Name	Madeline Costly
Production Information
First Appearance	Needs

Madeline Costly is the name of the former identity of the Active known as November in the Los Angeles Dollhouse. Little is known of her life, aside from the fact that she once had a daughter who died of cancer, and that prior to her earnings from Dollhouse she had not been wealthy.

Before the Dollhouse:

Madeline gave birth to a daughter, Katie, who was shortly thereafter diagnosed with terminal cancer. Six months later Katie passed away. Madeline was unable to cope with the loss. She was then approached by Adelle who offered her the chance to volunteer for the Dollhouse--promising that the Dollhouse would take away her grief over the loss of her daughter.

It is also implied that Madeline was an architect.

• During "Needs” the four Actives are planning their escape in art class. The attendant comments on November’s (who is Madeline without her memories) “eye for architecture” as November has painted a very detailed picture of the Dollhouse. (This is a deleted scene featured on the DVD.  It is not in the episode.)
• During "Instinct", Adelle visits Madeline’s home. Adelle comments that she likes what Madeline has done with the place. Madeline responds that they "stripped most of it back to the original."  Adelle also picks up a book on architecture from Madeline's table.

In the Dollhouse:  

For information on Madeline's time as an Active, see the article, "November". 

After the Dollhouse:

Madeline lives in a very posh high rise apartment. Madeline comments to Adelle that she hasn't worked a day since her release and is adjusting to her new wealth. Madeline also admits trepidation when asked why she hasn’t been in for her diagnostic treatments. Adelle assures her that Madeline's contract has been paid in full but the Dollhous still remains concerned for Madeline's well-being.  Madeline eventually goes in for a diagnostic treatment and Topher grants her “a clean bill of health”. While still at the Dollhouse, Madeline has a conversation with Paul in which there seems to be some chemistry--whether this is coming Madeline or residual feelings from "Mellie" is yet to be determined.

After the Dollhouse: (Things to come...)

Only a few things were mentioned about November/Madeline in "Epitaph One"

• "Victor" ( in his true persona) warns Priya to remember what happened to November. Priya asks which November he’s referring to.
• Madeline's picture is on the “To Remember” wall in Adelle’s old office, though the meaning of this wall is unknown.