I am – Hercules!!

I was going to wait to post until the finale airs on Saturday, but this made me laugh so hard so many times I felt compelled to share it immediately.

Not only is the middle act of "Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog" even more hilarious than the first, it concludes with great excitement, as rock & roll gives voice to Doogie's roiling hatred.

Also? Trick photography!

Forgive me my obsessive and very gay Whedon love and just … watch …

(And remember that all three acts are no longer free after Sunday.)

Numerous members of the press saw the whole shebang last week.

Variety says:

… High-quality superhero-and-supervillain fun. With a swell soundtrack of original tunes.…

The Hollywood Reporter says:

… packed with Whedon's trademark sarcasm and wit as well as clever commentary on how "society is slipping" and changing the establishment. …

The Los Angeles Times says:

… The audience loved it, and for good reason. … The story, music and acting are all top-notch, and judging by the laughs, oohs and ahs from the audience, I wouldn't be surprised if this is the Web's first major scripted hit. …

E! Online says:

… Not only is the music fiercely catchy, I can also tell you that Felicia sings (and looks) like an angel; Nathan is hilarious and vocally strong; and to the shock of absolutely no one, including the isolated Yanomamo tribe in Brazil, Neil Patrick Harris just kills it. In general, there's a catchy quality to the lyrics (being full, as they are, of funny rhymes and smart metaphors) that is definitely reminiscent of "Once More, With Feeling." …