Each week we are treated to so many inconsistencies in the development of this character and of those who handle her it's very hard to make any sense of it. This week Echo's mission involved infiltrating a religious cult to help the ATF build a case against them. To do this, she was sent into the cult programmed to be a "true believer" and turned into a human camera. Her optic nerve was somehow turned into a camera transmitting live video back to the ATF. Accepting for the moment that such technology is remotely possible, we are also asked to accept that Echo may permanently lose her vision. The dolly docs aren't sure they will be able to reverse the effect safely. When did Echo become so expendable? Also, why is the Dollhouse suddenly working with the government? On the one hand they are trying to kill FBI agent Ballard, and on the other working with the ATF in a risky situation that could easily expose everything? What happens if Echo dies on this assignment and is autopsied? Wouldn't that be a bit tricky to explain? Also why would the ATF just embrace Echo and Boyd, with no background checks on the approval of a senator. Since when do senators tell law enforcement what to do?

Anyways, Echo infiltrates this cult and convinces them that she is a true believer.

When things go south the cult leader strikes Echo and she can suddenly see. We were told earlier that it would be very complex and dangerous to restore her sight, but a well-placed whack, is apparently a surgery alternative (somebody alert the American Medical Association). Post-whack, Echo is only partially a true believer. She no longer blindly (couldn't help myself there) accepts the instructions of the cult leader. Now she's large (OK still tiny) and in charge. Huh?

In other news, Victor's penis has a crush on Sierra. She turns him on when they're in the shower and he learns, or remembers how to, ah, take care of the problem. OK, that makes sense. Victor's penis is the only logical part of this week's episode. The dolly handlers are not happy about this. The dollies are not supposed to have any independent physical or emotional responses to their environment. Someone should tell him if he doesn't stop what he's doing Echo might go blind.

Ultimately after Echo is wiped post-assignment, it is once again implied that she has some awareness of the bigger picture. Excellent. Maybe she can explain what's going on to the rest of us.

I've lost the ability to take this show seriously.

Next week's episode is the one we can't miss: well that's what the preview said.