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This show is my current obsession. Hugh Laurie and the "House M.D." ensemble cast come together with instant chemistry to play out dramatic and engaging story arcs. Set up as an episodal show, "House M.D." generally has a new medical mystery to unravel in each hour-long segment. The genius Gregory House and his team of interns have mere days and hours to correctly diagnose and save patients, taking on only the toughest cases. However, the real facination for me lies in the larger story arcs, which cover several episodes and sometimes entire seasons. Throughout the individual episodes the characters grow and change, learning from eachother and their experiences. House himself is a paradox: he is a brilliant doctor saving lives every day, but he apparently has no patience or compassion for the people around him. His abrasive personality finds expression in his cutting wit, making wry jokes and mercilessly teasing those around him. In fact, sometimes even I get a little tired of his arrogance. But then, as if on cue, every once in a while another side of House shines through; the odd smile, the stunned silence, and the rare but precious expression of affection. Oscar-winning Hugh Laurie manages to balance all these facets of the character with stunning expertise, creating an entirely believeable and even strangely likeable doctor House. A well-known British actor (BBCTV series such as "Black Adder," "Jeeves & Wooster," "A Bit of Fry and Laurie"), Laurie plays House with a nearly flawless U.S. accent (rumor has it that upon seeing Laurie's audition video, the casting director for House said to his team, "See, this is what I want: a real American guy"). Laurie's performance, while stunning, is doubly highlighted and successful due to his strong supporting cast. Lisa Edelstein (Dr. Cuddy), Jennifer Morrison (Dr. Cameron), Omar Epps (Dr. Foreman), Jesse Spencer (Dr. Chase), and the much underappreciated, in my opinion, Robert Sean Leonard (Dr. Wilson) paint a colorful array of hospital staff, whose talents and weaknesses ultimately balance eachothers' out and find success in most of their ventures. All in all, this is a must-see for people who enjoy great scripting and better acting. I would warn people unfamiliar with the story that House is in fact downright mean at times, and I know friends who have gotten really fed up with his antics. However, in my opinion, if you're able to take his defensive walls in stride, the reward of getting to know his complexity is well worth your time. I started watching the show on TV during Season 3, and while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I had no idea how much I was missing by not having the background story. I'd seriously reccommend catching up with Seasons 1 and 2 if you haven't already. Thanks for reading this small novel :)Read full review
House is an amazing show. I finally opened my house season 1 and watch every episode in just 2 days. I cant stop. the show is just written to well, with twists in every episode. The best thing about this show, is that it is not simply a medical show, it has personal lives all thrown into the miz and an underlying story throughout the season. Unlike some other dramas, i have found that House is just someone you can't hate, he is just too awesome! House is slick, cunning, and pompous, the perfect combination for a great character. Since i am not a doctor i can not vouch for the validity of the diagnosis or the terms they use, but i have to say, for a regular viewer like me, it sure sounds real enough :) (My friends father watches the show and he says it is fairly on target). Trust me, if you watch the pilot, you will be hooked for good. In terms of the DVD, the special features are great, i just love the house-isms :). Well im afraid that i could continue on endlessly with praise for the show and the dvds but so that i dont bore you all, i think i'll end it here. In my honest opinion, I bought this dvd set, I love it, im sure you will too! Hope it helps, -JackRead full review
I actually have kept up with House since it first came out, and haven't missed a show yet. Gregory House is a diagnostician (main character)must diagnose patients with a mystery illness and a multitude of symptoms in time to save their life. He has a team that also helps which do practically everything from drawing blood to breaking into patients homes to find out the answer to the riddling questions that basically eats at Dr House. House also has a handicapp in his leg, which he walks with a limp and a cane (might add on the wrong side) and practically uses it as a weapon at times. He has fantastic comments and talks tons of smack, not only to his patients, his team but also his boss! This show is a guarantee to make you laugh, think and maybe even cry, or even become grosses out for the weak at heart people. It just gets better and even more mind boggling how the writers can come up with the twisted stories and even manage to throw in some comedy as well. What's great is to see Hugh Laurie's wonderful acting in this character House due to his beautiful accent does not show a hint in this show, let alone having to walk around with a cane all the time. Wouldn't it be great just to show up to work and never have to shave? The whole drunken, unshaved look does eventually explain itself later, but as a doctor so extremely unexpected! Don't waste your time, this will defintely worth getting for yourself as well as someon for Christmas!Read full review
I was channel surfing one night during Season 1 and started watching an episode in the middle of the season. From that night on, I've been hooked! Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn't even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a maverick physician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of respect. An infectious disease specialist, he's a brilliant diagnostician who loves the challenges of the medical puzzles he must solve in order to save lives. This is a great comedy/drama series!
This shoe is great. I remember seeing a preview for it and thinking, "it could be good." Later on I caught one episode and I was hooked. I watched all the repeats during the summer, and bought Season One as soon as it came out. The cast is amazing. All with their special talents. Hugh Laurie, who does a great American accent is superb. Playing House, a pretty much anti-social diagnostic doctor, he drives everyone insane and hit all the buttons. Of course, he always comes though in the end. The rest of the cast follows Laurie with their own talents. Each gives their input to House, whether he wants it or not. Sometimes they strike nerves with him, but it all helps in the end. The final episode of the season caps off every one's feelings, and then showing House has a very personal side to his character. All and all, the first season marks a great one with many to follow.Read full review
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