Seth and JJ discuss Joss Whedon's most controversial work, Dollhouse, which intersects with themes of human trafficking, prostitution, ownership, identity, and consent. While it's been 10 years since Dollhouse debuted for a two season run, Dollhouse's complex portrayal of trafficking is still good for a nuanced conversation of the issues.
Sources:
Dollhouse, Hulu
Why Dollhouse Really Is Joss Whedon's Greatest Work, Gizmodo
In defence of Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, Den of Geek
Joss Whedon's Dollhouse: Confounding Purpose, Confusing Identity - Edited by Sherry Ginn, Alyson R. Buckman, and Heather M. Porter
lnside Joss' Dollhouse - Edited by Jane Espenson
Joss Whedon and Religion: Essays on an Angry Atheist's Explorations of the Sacred - Edited by Anthony R. Mills, John W. Morehead, and J. Ryan Parker
Joss Whedon Versus the Corporation: Big Business Critiqued in the Films and Television Programs - Erin Giannini
The Philosophy of Joss Whedon - Edited by Dean A. Kowalski and S. Evan Kreider
Reading Joss Whedon - Edited by Rhonda V. Wilcox, Tanya R. Cochran, Cynthea Masson, and David Lavery
