The third episode of Dollhouse is disappointing and falls terribly flat after last week’s phenomenal thrill ride. Despite strong performances from Dichen Lachman as Sierra and Harry Lennix once again as Boyd Langton, even they could not pull together a shaky plot that left “Stage Fright” limping along. Thankfully the backstory and fight scenes involving Agent Paul Ballard (Tahmoh Penikett) dotted the show and kept most Dollhouse fans entertained.

It’s rare that Eliza Dushku gets to be, well, Eliza Dushku. But on this particular Thursday afternoon, dressed in a pair of yoga pants, eating Trader Joe’s chili out of the can and hanging out at home with her two dogs, she’s at her most comfortable. Find out what Eliza tells USA Today about “Dollhouse” and “ending on a strong note.”

Portrayed by Fran Kranz, Topher Brink is a wise-cracking whiz kid whose scientific brilliance keeps the Dollhouse running.  His thirst for technology helps him bypass moral road blocks other scientists might have a hard time ignoring.  Not only does Topher design the technology used in the Dollhouse, he also is the one who uses it on the Actives.
Due to his awareness of his own flaws – as well as the flaws of those he works with – Topher is the perfect person to assemble the million different personality profiles Actives …