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The second episode of Joss Whedon’s experimental new media musical, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, picks up right where Act I left off. And that’s the luxury of an episodic internet project - no “previously on”s, no summaries of things you’ve already seen. Because you can watch the first episode whenever you want. Thanks, internet!

Captain Hammer and Penny go on a “date” at her beloved homeless shelter, where he is clearly uncomfortable and out of his element. Though he puts on a brave face, it’s obvious that the homeless don’t matter to him - at least, not as much as one-upping his nemesis, the titular Dr. Horrible.

Dr. Horrible follows them on their date, watching in misery as Penny sings about her faith in the ultimate good of humanity. As she and Captain Hammer share frozen yogurts in the park, she also shares a counterpoint duet with Dr. Horrible - she expresses hope, and he expresses pain and despair. If it seems a little heavy for a whimsical internet musical, remember: this is Joss Whedon we’re talking about.

Blinded by her faith, Penny doesn’t seem to notice Captain Hammer’s obvious disdain for her cause. Returning home to report to his blog, Dr. Horrible admits that maybe, just maybe, he shouldn’t share so much personal information on the internet. Turns out that both Captain Hammer and the LAPD are monitoring it, leading to his latest evil plot failing. Again.

As a result, Bad Horse, the leader of the Evil League of Evil, rejects his application. But on the positive side, after observing Penny’s date, Dr. Horrible now knows what she likes. He brings frozen yogurts to the laundromat, which the two of them share while waiting for their clothes. But when Captain Hammer drops by, Dr. Horrible’s moment of happiness is destroyed - especially after Penny leaves, and Captain Hammer reveals that her recognizes his rival, even out of costume.

Captain Hammer taunts the would-be villian, detailing his plans to take Penny home and seduce her. Dr. Horrible is infuriated, and resolves that something must be done.

But what…?

Act II is the perfect build-up to an inevitable conflict of wills, which, if I know Joss, will end very depressingly. In case you were thinking of stopping at Act I…DON’T!

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