Well, I could never bear 'Alias' because of the gung-ho Government secret missions in other countries, somehow that whole premise really turns me off (like I hate '24' too), but seeing Jennifer Garner as 'Electra' convinced me that the girl cannot act at all.
Tru Calling was truly awful, but I blamed the whole repetitive premise and bad writing... they couldn't do what 'Groundhog Day' managed to, and it wasn't Eliza's fault (IMO) that she couldn't break out of that rut they had dug for her. Joss' writing/concept will always keep Dollhouse from getting stuck in a rut.
Good writing will always be at the heart of any good show, the acting can only take things so far... I don't think even the best actor can save a really badly written show .
Re: Active vs. Passive
Tru Calling was truly awful, but I blamed the whole repetitive premise and bad writing... they couldn't do what 'Groundhog Day' managed to, and it wasn't Eliza's fault (IMO) that she couldn't break out of that rut they had dug for her. Joss' writing/concept will always keep Dollhouse from getting stuck in a rut.
Good writing will always be at the heart of any good show, the acting can only take things so far... I don't think even the best actor can save a really badly written show .