If the legions of Joss Whedon devotees are anything like me, they could be the most impatient fans out there. Whedon's Dollhouse just came to a close after two short seasons and already I'm itching with anticipation for any information about his new endeavors.

Because the playing field in the entertainment industry has widened significantly over the past few years and the possibilities for underappreciated visionaries and their niche markets may soon stretch for miles, I put my angsty Dollhouse tweeting on hold to really mull over the most ideal ventures for Whedon and his posse. 

Dr. Horrible sequel

The Internet is ablaze with everything from whispered rumors to first hand confirmation that the sequel to Whedon's Internet sensation Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is on its way. At this point, it's really just a waiting game until the dream team can reassemble and, hopefully, light the same spark that made the first Doctor Horrible so special. Plus, I miss that sense of community and togetherness when thousands of people work en masse to crash a website in hopes of being one of the first to witness Neil Patrick Harris don those snazzy goggles.

More guest directing

Guest directing can showcase a director's unique perspective to a new audience and an entire fictional world to play with. Whedon's stints on The Office were such treats and his upcoming episode of Glee should prove to be a delightful collaboration of styles both quirky and edgy. I wouldn't expect Jack Bauer to break into song anytime soon, but all the same, there are an endless number of shows that would benefit from a very special Whedon episode. 

FX

One of the most exciting tidbits being thrown around is the news that Whedon plans to meet with John Landgraf, the president of FX. The success of cable television has opened up a whole new arena for writers, producers, directors, etc. to spread their creative wings and experiment in an environment that is more accepting of the unconventional and daring. And FX is known for taking risks with shows like Nip/Tuck, Sons Of Anarchy, and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, so Whedon's projects could easily thrive with that level of freedom.

Keep the family close

Now, it is true that Dollhouse had its share of problems, as do many shows right out of the gate. It is beyond my grasp to predict if those problems would have worked themselves out if the show had continued. Within those missteps, however, were some serious triumphs. And something in particular became abundantly clear by the end of the first season and confirmed by the end of the second.

Two of the show's writers, Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, brother and sister-in-law of Joss, were at the controls for many of the standout episodes such as Epitaph One, Belonging, and Epitaph Two: The Return. Of course, their talents weren't the only ones that emerged on the show's writing team (especially with Firefly's Tim Minear as part of the staff), but their powerful storylines and overall approach to the frequently dark, yet hopeful subject matter combined to give their episodes a distinctive voice that I looked forward to whenever their names appeared in the opening credits.

Pair that with the work they did on Doctor Horrible and we have all the proof in the world that this is one seriously talented branch of the Whedon family tree that would add so much depth to any creative undertaking. 

Save the Terminator franchise

After reading Whedon's hilarious plea to buy the rights to the dinted and tarnished Terminator franchise, I can safely assume that the giant can of crap repellent needed to even get close to it would be wielded with the passion and dedication of a true fan.

Those who read the open letter could tell that, even though his tone was tongue-in-cheek, Whedon spoke from a position of eagerness to fix a beloved series rather than running away from it as fast as many people are.

But seriously, jump on that bandwagon and put some distance between yourself and the sinking ship that is The Terminator. Just sayin'.  

Keep casting Alan Tudyk

And Summer Glau. And Adam Baldwin. And Jewel Staite. Ah hell, I'm just hoping for a Firefly cast reunion at some point down the road. Whedon has a knack for casting some excellent character actors to match those multidimensional personas that would only so vibrantly jump off the page with the most trusted and adept hands.

Tudyk can go from playing the lovable Wash to the maniacal Alpha and we still love him! That is neither easy nor often attempted on television.

And now Dollhouse has brought about a new group of actors that many fans would love to see again including Dichen Lachman, Fran Kranz, and especially Enver Gjokaj, whose performance shone particularly bright due to the range of characters and personalities he took on as Viktor/Anthony.

Among all the wrong turns to make at this point in Whedon's career, and believe me, there are many plausible ones, the possibility of a bright future is within grasp, for both him and the fans.

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