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When [[Echo]], [[Sierra]] and [[Victor]] awaken in the [[Dollhouse]] with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the [[Actives]] from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, [[Paul Ballard|Ballard]] discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks. |
When [[Echo]], [[Sierra]] and [[Victor]] awaken in the [[Dollhouse]] with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the [[Actives]] from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, [[Paul Ballard|Ballard]] discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks. |
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| − | [[Dichen Lachman]] said that in this episode "we sort of start exploring where we are from, and a few hints are given to the audience as to how [[Sierra]] ended up in the Dollhouse." <ref name="latimes">{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/02/countdown-to--5.html |title=Countdown to 'Dollhouse': Dichen Lachan, the doll |date=2009-02-09 |accessdate=2009-02-10 |publisher=latimes.com |work=Show Tracker: What you're watching |first=Jevon |last=Phillips}}</ref> Sierra's real name, Priya, was said once she encountered Noland, the man who was the reason she was in the Dollhouse. |
+ | [[Dichen Lachman]] said that in this episode "we sort of start exploring where we are from, and a few hints are given to the audience as to how [[Sierra]] ended up in the Dollhouse." <ref name="latimes">{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/02/countdown-to--5.html |title=Countdown to 'Dollhouse': Dichen Lachan, the doll |date=2009-02-09 |accessdate=2009-02-10 |publisher=latimes.com |work=Show Tracker: What you're watching |first=Jevon |last=Phillips}}</ref> Sierra's real name, Priya, was said once she encountered Noland, the man who was the reason she was in the Dollhouse. Bits of November's past were also revealed in this episode. |
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| Airdate: | April 3rd, 2009 | ||
| Written By: | Tracy Bellomo | ||
| Directed By: | Félix Enríquez Alcalá | ||
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"Needs" is the eighth episode of Dollhouse. It was written by Tracy Bellomo and directed by Félix Enríquez Alcalá. It aired on April 3rd, 2009.
Synopsis
When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.
Dichen Lachman said that in this episode "we sort of start exploring where we are from, and a few hints are given to the audience as to how Sierra ended up in the Dollhouse." [1] Sierra's real name, Priya, was said once she encountered Noland, the man who was the reason she was in the Dollhouse. Bits of November's past were also revealed in this episode.
Reception
Critics
- "[T]his is a very compelling episode – one I liked even more than "Man on the Street", thanks to the stronger characterizations."
- ―IGN Recap
Cast
Main cast
- Eliza Dushku as Echo
- 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 November
Guest stars
- Teddy Sears as Mike
- Skyler Stone as Jimmy
- Vincent Ventresca as Nolan
- Angel Desai as Sophie
- Emma Bell as Tango
- Joe Wandell as Adams
Promotional Photos
Notes & references
- ↑ Phillips, Jevon (2009-02-09). Countdown to 'Dollhouse': Dichen Lachan, the doll. Show Tracker: What you're watching. latimes.com. Retrieved on 2009-02-10.