Francie Calfo
Francie Calfo | |
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All the Time in the World" (flashback) 5x17, May 22, 2006 | |
Portrayed by | Merrin Dungey |
In-universe information | |
Alias | Allison Doren |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Restaurant owner |
Francine "Francie" Calfo is a fictional character on the
Character overview
As the series begins in the 2001
Sydney, having learned that SD-6 is not a sanctioned CIA division but is in fact a
Francie herself appears in a brief flashback in the 2006 series finale "
Development
The character was named after Francie Calfo, the real-life vice president of drama development at Touchstone Television who shepherded Alias to series.[9]
With Francie not involved in the "secret agent" plot lines of the series, the character was "pushed to the sidelines" just as
Francie is murdered and Allison is introduced in "Phase One", which aired after Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003.[4][5][6][7] Following the broadcast, Dungey noted that "Bad Francie" would continue playing the part of Sydney's friend for the purpose of espionage. She noted, "Even though some of the situations seem to be similar — me and Sydney in the house talking — you know Bad Francie is up to no good ... It's sooo good now. It is just delicious every time I get to jump into 'the Francinator.'"[5]
The events of "Phase One" initiated a "reboot" of sorts for the series, with the end of the SD-6 double agent storyline as well as Sydney's need to hide her profession from her friends (Will discovers the truth and Francie is now known to be dead).[4][7][8]
Allison-as-Francie was repeatedly referred to as "Bad Francie"[5] or "Evil Francie"[8] by fans and the press.
Plotlines
Allison Doren
At the end of the second season, Will discovers Allison is not Francie. He attempts to warn Sydney by leaving a frantic voicemail message on her phone, when he is suddenly attacked by Allison, who attempts to strangle him. After failing to kill him, Will corners her with a knife and demands, "It's always been you? Allison?" Allison expresses remorse at what was happening, as she had apparently developed feelings for him during the months she spent posing as Francie. Allison knocks the knife away from Will, takes it, and stabs him with it. She hides Will's body in the bathtub shortly before Sydney arrives home.
Once home, Sydney relaxes on the couch beside Allison, checking her voicemail. She receives Will's message and manages to retain her composure, casually offering Allison ice cream, which Allison accepts. Sydney then excuses herself, hastily making her way to her bedroom to get a weapon, somehow realizing Will was right and "Francie" was a double. Allison appears in the doorway and reveals her mistake, "I just remembered. Francie doesn't like coffee ice cream," to which Sydney replies, "No, she doesn't."
The two engage in a desperate, brutal fight throughout the house during which most of the furniture and possessions are either used as weapons or destroyed. During the fight, Sydney finds Will's body in the bathroom, although she later learns he survived Allison's attack. The fight ends when Sydney manages to shoot Allison three times, once in the arm and twice in the chest.
Despite apparently dying, Allison is recovered by
References
- ^ a b Nelson, Valerie J. (June 4, 2014). "Sister, Sister". Emmy. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (November 19, 2014). "Once Upon a Time casts Alias vet Merrin Dungey". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 12, 2007). "Big Scoop! Grey's 2.0 Adds Alias Grad and "Amy"". TV Guide. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Degon, Bob (July 13, 2009). "The trouble with MacGuffins – The dumbing down of Alias". CliqueClack. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Rojas Weiss, Sabrina (January 31, 2003). "Meet Alias's New Bad Girl". TV Guide. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ a b McGee, Ryan (February 15, 2012). "Alias: "Phase One"/"Double Agent"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c Topel, Fred (October 2, 2013). "Best Episode Ever # 17: Alias". CraveOnline. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c d West, Kelly; Sinopolit, Matt. "TV Blend Bids Farewell To Alias". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ "Executive Bios: Francie Calfo". ABC Medianet. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
External links
- "Alias: The Complete Collection: Limited Edition". DVD Talk. Retrieved March 13, 2015.