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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. Bits of November's past were also revealed in this episode. |
+ | [[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: | Felix Alcalá | ||
| Production: | DOL-109 | ||
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"Needs" is the eighth episode of Dollhouse. It was written by Tracy Bellomo and directed by Felix Alcalá. It aired on April 3rd, 2009.
Synopsis
When Echo, Sierra, November and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with their original personalities, 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
Cast & Crew
Joss Whedon said about the episode: ""Needs" was one of the first episodes that I ever dreamed up. It was one of the first episodes I pitched. Tracy Bellomo wrote such a beautiful script and [director] Felix Alcala just made a beautiful show. Gorgeous to look at and well-paced. Everyone was just firing on all cylinders. And it was like, "This is the kind of story we're trying to tell."[2]
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
- "This is a good episode, it’s an interesting, logical story. It has acting and writing to recommend it. But it still leaves me uncomfortable and without a bond to it."
- ―The TV Critic Review
- "All in all, this was a pretty great episode, even if it lost a little bit of its suspense after we realized this was all just Adelle's game."
- ―io9 Recap
- "Complete with lots of humor, intimate romance and twists and turns aplenty, "Needs" is another example of the potential "Dollhouse" has in its serialized form."
- ―Airlock Alpha Recap
Ratings
"Needs" a 2.2/4 Rating/Share,a 1.46/5 Rating/Share in the 18-49 demographic and a 1.7/5 in the 25-54 demographic. The episode was watched by 2.865 million viewers Live, 3.436 million viewers Live+SD and 4.392 million viewers Live+7. The episode averaged a 1.17 Rating in the 18-49 demographic Live, a 1.46 Live+SD and a 1.96 Live+7. Overall "Needs" had 1.527 million DVR viewers. 34.8% of all viewings of "Needs" happened via DVR, that's the third greatest percentage of DVR viewing for broadcast TV shows of that week.
The half-hour breakdown showed 3.51 million viewers and 1.4/5 Rating/Share in the demo between 9:01 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and 3.46 million viewers and a 1.4/5 between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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
- Angel Desai as Sophie
Guest stars
- Teddy Sears as Mike
- Skyler Stone as Jimmy
- Vincent Ventresca as Nolan
- Emma Bell as Tango
- Joe Wandell as Adams
- David Law as Quebec
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.
- ↑ Ryan, Maureen (2009-04-20). Joss Whedon on 'Dollhouse's' renewal chances, that missing episode, 'Dr. Horrible' and more. The Watcher. chicagotribune.com. Retrieved on 2009-04-21.