An excellent science fiction thriller by the mastermind Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly). With the intense and ever changing personalities of Echo (played by Eliza Dushku), viewers will never get bored.
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Dollhouse
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Eliza Dushku, Olivia Williams, Tahmoh Penikett, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Exciting action series examines deep questions of self.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dollhouse
Parents need to know that this sci-fi/action series from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer plays with the concept of identity. The Dollhouse's "actives" have no personality of their own; each is temporarily imprinted with another identity before a mission. Between jobs, they're left with no character at all, existing as childlike innocents. Those elements could appeal to teens, who are still in the process of figuring out who they are and what they want to be -- but it also means that the characters don't really gain enough traction to become role models. Expect some swearing ("bitch"), social drinking, and sex (nothing too sensitive is shown), and quite a lot of violence -- though relatively little blood.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about identity. What makes you who you are? If you take away someone's memories and abilities, what's left? If you suddenly had another person's memories, how would that change you? Does this concept seem plausible? Do you find the idea of having your entire self removed from your mind scary? Why do so many sci-fi TV shows and films play with the idea of shifting a person's identity into a new body?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Exceptional Sci-Fi Thriller
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Identity, Sex, Drugs..but a good show
I think overall, the series seems to frown on bad behavior. Rape, Drugs, etc. If you feel your kid is strong enough to be able to handle the sexual under, and in some cases, overtones, then let them watch it. The rape episode really sticks out in my mind.. it could show teenage boys who don't understand the effects of rape what it does to people. I can't wait for the next season, and I quite hope it just keeps getting better. It does not shy away from the bad issues, that's for sure.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Excellent show, but with some iffy content
I love dollhouse. It is an excellent show, but can get pretty violent and does have some iffy language and sexual aspects to it. Overall an excellent show, but has intense and vivid violence.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
i love it
i love it
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give it
AmAzInG
It has a very interesting and hooking plot. It dives deep into different characters all with implanted personalities.
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