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- FOX
- Sep 16, 2008
- FOX
- Sep 16, 2008
Summary House (aka House MD), from executive producers Paul Attanasio, Katie Jacobs, David Shore, and Bryan Singer is a new take on mystery, where the villain is a medical malady and the hero is an irreverent, controversial doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients.
Created By: David Shore
- FOX
- Sep 16, 2008
- FOX
- Sep 16, 2008
Summary House (aka House MD), from executive producers Paul Attanasio, Katie Jacobs, David Shore, and Bryan Singer is a new take on mystery, where the villain is a medical malady and the hero is an irreverent, controversial doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients.
Created By: David Shore
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
77
90% Positive
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10% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
77
90% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Some of House's callousness is an act, and sometimes the show lets the act go too far. But one of the series' primary strengths is the way the writers and the star keep us guessing as to where that act ends and reality begins.
The House-Wilson scenes bristle with edge and anguish. Their interplay builds through the hour to a staggering scene, one of the strongest in the show's history.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 104 User Ratings
8.3
88% Positive
91 Ratings
91 Ratings
8% Mixed
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5% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 104 User Ratings
8.3
88% Positive
91 Ratings
91 Ratings
8% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
5% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
The show pays more attention to relationships we care about, hints at a sensible number of new ones that show some promise, and thus doesn't rely on obscure medical mysteries to carry the whole dramatic burden.
The season premiere of Fox's hit series House carries the title "Dying Changes Everything" and, boy, does it ever. Tonight's episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.
House is already shopping for a new mate. The situation is comic yet dramatic, as House is almost dangerously distracted from his medical-sleuth work. Some powerful stuff, but many of us are even more impatient for House to reunite his old team (the marginalized Cameron and Chase). The newbies just aren’t cutting it.
The actor’s embodiment of seemingly counterintuitive emotions is riveting, as House’s placidity demonstrates sorrow, while anger represents a kind of giddy id. Even if House isn’t offering new stories or themes, it remains a terrific showcase for a terrific performer.
House seems a little off when it returns for its fifth season. My diagnosis: A chemistry imbalance.
House season 5 is an explicable tragedy mired in sarcasm and regrets, exploring the Camster, the Forestar and Oz-boy in bits and pieces which is a sure joy as it puts into light the serious credentials these actors are packing in there presentable chops, physical or otherwise. The new team also faces in its share of troubles which for some, it goes as far as purely tragic.
Throughout all of that, there is one constant - in joy and in pain - Gregory House reaches new heights. And I can say finally with absolute certainty that Hugh Laurie may well be the most accomplished actor to come out of Britain.
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SEASON 5
Dr. Lisa Cuddy is no doubts one the 2nd best character of the series.
The actress really knows how to delivers the tensions and emotions she's living.
Some episodes are more centered in Dr. Cuddy and I have to say those are very emotionally charged. On season 2 when she tries to save a baby, then when she tries to get one and on season 6 there is a particular episode about her stressful life and the end of that episode is really a cry of glory. My favorite season is nr.4 but indeed season 5 has great moments like in "joy to the world".
The end is also very good on this season but if you see the previous you'll understand it better.
Have a great time!
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SEASON 5
Dying Changes Everything B. Not Cancer B-.
Adverse Events B-. Birthmarks A-.
Lucky Thirteen B+. Joy B+. The Itch B.
Emancipation B-. Last Resort A-.
Let Them Eat Cake B. Joy To The World B.
Painless B-. Big Baby B-. The Greater Good B-.
Unfaithful B. The Softer Side B+.
The Social Contract B+. Here Kitty B-.
Locked In A-. Simple Explanation A-. Saviors B. House Divided A-. Under My Skin A.
Both Sides Now A.
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SEASON 5
It starts and finishes strong, but that doesn't feel like enough to make up for this season's unforgivably bad second act. Part of the blame for this falls upon a forced plot piece. Part of it is a bit more complicated. The quality of the patients of the week has been in decline since season 3, but it was forgivable thanks to the writers handing us interesting plot pieces (the cop in season 3, the search for a new team in season 4) and the fact that characters were still very well done. Here, the show is simply running out of good aspects. The titular character begins to feel more pathetic than intriguing. The new team is basically guilty of the same offense. My advice: jump ship before you even get here.
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SEASON 5
