Up until about a week ago I had 3 television shows that kept my insatiable desire to be entertained at bay. Those shows are Heroes and Smallville for the ultimate geek in me, and Scrubs for its genius humour. But recently, thanks to the miracle of video streaming, I’ve been watching various episodes of HOUSE, and its quickly jumped into being possibly my favourite show of all time.
“All time?!?! Mike are you insane? Do you not remember the Huxtibles? or Ross and Rachel? You must be drunk”
I think every person with a television, or in my case with an internet connection, should be watching this show.
Check out THIS link to watch online. Sometimes the quality isn’t fantastic, but its more than watchable.
Each episode I’m in awe of the complex plot sequences, outcomes and dialogue throughout the entire 40min, (watching online means never having to watch a commercial), not to mention the piles of medical jargon. Its truly rare to see a show on primetime with such true humanity. The 1001 flavours of emotions that take place in a hospital are evidently not lost on the writers of HOUSE. From suicide and depression, to tolerance and existentialism, HOUSE is definitely not without substance.
For those of you who have never seen HOUSE M.D. the show revolves around arguably the world’s best Diagnostician, Gregory House, his 3 person diagnostic team and select members of the hospital staff. But what makes this show so great, is Hugh Laurie, who plays Dr. House. House is a borderline depressed narcissistic genius, who sees disgust in the ignorant and irrational. He’s a man who believes only in numbers, facts and deductive logic. He’s an atheist but struggles with the existence of God, because though probability is on his side, its an impossible theorem to prove. That’s the Reader’s Digest version but you really have to watch the show for a number of episodes to realize what a well crafted character Laurie and the writers have created. Each episode usually forks in 2 directions; the main story line that typically revolves around a new patient and a mysterious affliction that eludes run of the mill diagnostic procedures. The subplot usually circles around House and his disruptive and abusive personality and its affect on those around him.
On a sidenote, as more and more shows like HOUSE hit the air it just reminds me… of how much I hate Greys Anatomy. I think Greys should be on during the day between All My Children and General Hospital. Although Greys is basically the same as General Hospital with higher paid actors in a better timeslot.
But I digress. For those of you already on the HOUSE bandwagon, I applaud you. And for those of you behind the curve, check it out for a few episodes, you will NOT be disappointed.
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I LOVE HOUSE!!!!! I’ve been a fan since season 1 and still can’t get enough. Hugh Laurie is by far the sexiest man on TV right now. I can’t imagine why someone would not be a fan..truly amazing writing, and the cast delivers every week.
Sidenote: have you checked out Dexter yet? I was able to find seasons 1 and 2…watched it all, and loved it more. Seriously, check it out.
A lot of people are saying House is way too formulaic, and I read an article on the topic and it was hard to disagree with the author. But regardless if its formulaic or not I can’t get enough of the dialog. Just the back and forth b/w House and his co-workers. I mean he’s such a broken character that its fun to see what he’s struggling with throughout every episode. I’m counting down the days till the new episode. If you ever miss one on TV check out http://www.surfthechannel.com they have quick updates on most TV shows.
and I can’t add Dexter to my limited amount of TV viewing, my quote is currently full, even though several people have mentioned how great it is.