The series deals with a secret organization that programs its 'agents' to fit particular clandestine assignments, through a somewhat murky process of a computer interface. In the opener Character Echo (Eliza Dushchu) opens as a motorcycle street racer but after "her treatment" becomes a prim and uptight hostage negotiator, complete with all the flaws (near-sightedness & asthma) as well as the memories of the original real person that was imprinted on her. This causes serious problems during the hostage exchange when it is revealed that one of the kidnappers is the same man that had kidnapped and raped her imprinted persona at a young age. What bothers me is that while the series is visually adept, I find myself not particularly caring about the outcome of the base person. This was briefly run through initially but lacks depth. I suspect that we will learn more of Echo's past in subsequent episodes, and I hope that I will eventually feel some empathy, but right now, I don't really care.
Review of Dollhouse
