So, Dr. Horrible was on the CW tuesday night....first time I've seen it on TV, though I've stalked it many a time on Youtube.com. Seriously, this is a ridiculously fabulous creation by, none other than Joss Whedon. You know, the creator of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly. Not to mention, Dollhouse and Serenity. And let's not forget a little film he wrote and directed called, The Avengers. Little known fact: Joss Whedon also co-wrote Toy Story. (thank you, Wikipedia, for this nugget, which I then source checked to IMDB.)
If you're asking what the heck is Dr. Horrible....we may no longer be able to be friends....but, since I'm in a good mood, I'm going to look on the bright side and note that you are expanding your horizons. So, read on.
Dr. Horrible, also known as Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, is a musical tragicomedy that was released as a web series in three parts. It was written and produced during the writer's strike in 2008. The web series was written by writer/director Joss Whedon, his brothers Zack Whedon (a television writer) and Jed Whedon (a composer), and writer/actress Maurissa Tancharoen. The idea behind this project was to create a small and inexpensive, though professionally done, series that could circumvent the issues being protested during the writer's strike. The series stars NPH, Felicia Day, and Nathan Fillion.
The web series tells the story of Dr. Horrible (NHP) and his nemesis Captain Hammer (Fillion) and their shared loved interest, Penny (Day). There are some twists and turns, enter Bad Horse, the Thoroughbred of Sin and the leader of the Evil League of Evil. Personally, I didn't think I'd like the story cause I originally thought it was ridiculous and stupid. But it really wasn't, it just wasn't what I was used to watching on TV. So, I gave it a shot. If you can get the typical TV stereotypes out of your mind, then you should be able to enjoy it.
Dr. Horrible, well he's not so horrible. He's kinda this socially inept guy who can't talk to his lady love, Penny, even while doing laundry. Captain Hammer is a bit pompous. Really though, he is kinda lovable. He's even got this fabulous fan club. All in all, the story has value: there is always a price to pay for the thing you want the most. There are also some great take away phrases: "the status is not quo" and "what a crazy random happenstance" being just two of them.
Oh and did I mention there was music involved?! Seriously, the music makes the series. I've put my favorite videos/music below for your listening pleasure.
Enter Bad Horse:
So they say:
I Cannot Believe My Eyes:
Slipping:
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