SciFi TV Rewatch

Episode 256 Reverie S01E01 Apertus

The newest science fiction creation from the mind of Mickey Fisher (Extant), Reverie explores the rapidly developing world of virtual reality and both the problems and benefits inherent in this technology. Starring Sarah Shahi (Person of Interest), Dennis Haysbert (24), and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Heroes), the pilot examines what happens when users of the Reverie software program become trapped inside the program.
Episode Grade: Dave B-  Wayne B

Episode 255 Dollhouse S02E13 Epitaph Two: Return

In the series finale, Echo and Paul return to the Dollhouse so that Topher can attempt to put things right and gain some semblance of redemption for his role in the present apocalypse. Priya and Anthony resolve their differences and set out to remake the world after Topher's pulse bomb returns the Dumbshows and Butchers to their original selves. Is the ending hopeful? That's up to the viewer to decide.
Episode Grade: A+

Episode 254 Dollhouse S02E12 The Hollow Men

Echo makes a final attempt to bring down the Rossum Corporation despite Boyd and Clyde's efforts to further a plan whose end game still appears rather murky. Episode highlights also include Anthony and Priya putting aside their personal aspirations to enter the fray, and Paul Ballard and Mellie enjoying a brief moment together before a jarring decision takes hold.
Episode Grade: Dave A+ . Wayne A

Episode 253 Dollhouse S02E11 Getting Closer

Through a series of flashbacks, we learn the backstory of Caroline's relationship with Bennett Halverson (Summer Glau), and their attempt to bring down the Dollhouse. However, in arguably the series' biggest reveal, the identity of the "man behind the curtain" finally becomes known.
Episode Grade: A

Episode 252 Dollhouse S02E10 The Attic

We finally learn the truth about what really goes on in The Attic, and it's up to Echo figure out how to bring down the Rossum Corporation's mainframe computer that runs on human brain power. Glimpses of the apocalyptic future shown in "Epitaph One" appear, and one of Rossum's founders works with Echo and the others to prevent that future from occurring.
Episode Grade: A

SFTVR Rewind 02 Orphan Black Season 1 Review

Wayne and Dave take a look at one of the most intriguing scifi television shows to come along in quite a while. BBC America's Orphan Black starring Tatiana Maslany explores the practical and ethical considerations surrounding human cloning. Who's your favorite clone? Oh right. First rule of clone club; you don't use the C word.
 

Episode 251 Dollhouse S02E09 Stop-Loss

Echo and Boyd begin to put into motion the plan to free the Dollhouse's actives, and as Adele DeWitt spirals out of control, their plan appears to be relatively foolproof. However, after Anthony/Victor is released at the end of his five year commitment, things do not go according to plan, and Echo, Victor, and Sierra end up paying a stiff price for their actions.
Episode Grade: A-
 

Episode 250 Dollhouse S02E08 A Love Surpreme

Alpha returns to the Dollhouse to learn why Echo loves Paul Ballard even though she hasn't been programmed to feel that emotion. It takes Topher's remote wipe device to bring order to the chaos that Alpha sets into motion, but Ballard is left on life support as DeWitt and Boyd assess the situation and formulate a plan to take down Alpha.
Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-

Episode 249 Dollhouse S02E07 Meet Jane Doe

Working undercover with Paul Ballard and away from the Dollhouse, Echo learns to harness the power and skillsets of each of her previous imprints. Harding has taken over the Los Angeles house supplanting Adele DeWitt, but Topher's progress with his tech that will facilitate remote wipes sets the stage for the inevitable fall.
Episode Grade: A-

Episode 248 Dollhouse S02E06 The Left Hand

In the conclusion of a two part episode, Topher 1.0 finds himself at odds with the Washington D.C. programmer Bennett Halverson, who despite the attraction each has for the other, presents perhaps the most formidable foe the LA house has faced in quite some time. On the run with Senator Perrin, Echo manages to stay one step ahead of Rossum, but in the end, the corporation wins, and Perrin takes the next step toward running for president.
Episode Grade: Dave A  Wayne A-