Dear Joss Whedon,
I heard that Dollhouse got renewed for a second season, despite it's terrible ratings. Congratulations! I've been a big fan of yours since the days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and I was worried the series was doomed to a destiny similar to Firefly. I'm glad to see that the assholes at FOX aren't as stupid when it comes to quality science fiction television.
But you see, I'm still a little concerned. I'd like to see Dollhouse enter a third season, a fourth season and maybe even a seventh season if all works out. There's just one huge, huge problem about the show. It's easily fixable, but you may need to kill off a character in order to make room in your recently cut budget.
Quite simply, Dollhouse needs a heartthrob. Buffy had Angel, Spike, and even Xander and Giles for those who liked dorky or more mature men. And well, I think it's pretty obvious who Angel had.
I know I may sound like a petty, gay horndog (because partially I am), but the men of Dollhouse just aren't making the cut. Yes, Tamoh Penikett (pictured above) has a great body, but he doesn't have the charisma of a David Boreanaz or even an Alexis Denisof. He could parade around shirtless throughout an entire episode, and I still might only pop a semi.
The only other male actor on the show that's remotely capable of "completely doable" status is Enver Gjokaj. He's sort of goofy cute, and I'll spare you the details of how I'd use those big ears of his. However, his name won't necessarily roll off the tongue of thousands of tween girls. And given that his character technically doesn't have much of his own personality, he sort of has the same charm obstacle as Penikett.
I mean, Eliza Dushku is a stone cold fox. I might even consider going straight for her. But while emphasizing her sexiness may bring in some male fans, it's time to think of the rest of us dudes. Take advantage of the pink pound. In doing so, you'll also take advantage of the tween girl pound. They love shirtless hotties just as much as us, and probably have the expendable income to splurge on DVD sets.
As random as this letter is, I implore you to take it seriously. It's scientifically proven that hot people make normal people care about genres they wouldn't normally indulge in. Okay, there might not be any science behind that, but throw me a frickin' boner here.
– Dewitt
Photo credit: FOX/superherofan
I agree with you in part – Tahmoh graduated from the brooding school of acting and, good-looking as he is, it’s hard to imagine him smiling or even joying life for a minute. I think Enver, however, is unbelievably good-looking and has a lot of charisma, the show just doesn’t let him show it much. When they do feature him, he’s always magnetic, and I loved the story with him having an affair with the head of the Dollhouse, even if it was only a program. Still, I would not say no to more hot guys on the show.
Completely disagree. Ballard/Victor sandwich would be awesome, and Topher is quite huggable.
I disagree, Tamoh Penikett is sex on a plate
I thought alpsh was quite adorable. I defintly like Victor, he has a certain foreign charm to him, but to dewitts proposal i have to agree. There is no heart throb of the century in this. What Joss Whedon needs to do is find some new and (very important cuz its joss whedon) TALENTED actor. So what if the guy is hot? he needs to be able to act or the whole thing would be a flop.