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 Witty, intelligent television with mainstream veneer October 7, 2006
Pento Paper (East Morton, UK)
43 out of 47 found this review helpful
House was a surprise hit. Unknown by most, still, due to its status as a first-run Channel Five series, this Hugh Laurie-led Doctor series is unlike any of its peers at the moment despite elements that make it very ordinary.
This second series is far better with the first, with more continuity and less annoying character traits(Cameron is no longer hateable, she's beautiful and intelligent. Chase is amusingly dumb, and Foreman has a spiteful side), and zero cheese at the end of each episode. The latter was my main concern with last year's series, with us always reaching an empty conclusion with guest star characters. This is amended in this season, with House always reaching a new point by the end of episode.
Luckily, Hugh Laurie's performance cuts apart the boring emotion, which is a nice undermining. His character's presence has an effect on every character around him, such is the radiance of the performance. Without a strong lead, this shwo would crash and burn. Perfect performance, made even better in this season. Laurie deserves an emmy.
The plots are where this show remains streamlined. This is a good thing, however, with each "everyplot" being essential in attracting large audiences. I'm not sure what a true original version of House would be like, but as it is its a perfection of a classic plot style that most shows still fail with. Brilliant.
The extras are likely to be small, as per last season, but the price isn't ridiculous for what you get. A great season shouldn't be ruined by the reviewer(me), but I should mention some of the situations House encounters; charity doctors, transgendered supermodels, prisoners, idiots and faith healers.
You'll love this season, especially if you thought the first was brilliant. Not similar to other doctor shows, its an example of how dialogue and plot can be perfected. Fantastic.
Pure joy. October 31, 2006
A.K. (Ohio, US)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
Okay, that obviously doesn't refer to the demeanour of the central character, but this is just the best thing on TV. I don't really care how medically accurate it is, or if any hospital on the planet ever has so many serious cases time and again, or even if a doctor with such extensive knowledge has ever, will ever, or even could ever really exist. All I care about is the incredible dynamics created between the central players. As for the dialogue? Man, the dialogue is beyond equal on TV today. House has throwaway lines that other shows would kill for, but there are just so many, I'm sure most viewers simply don't realise how clever it is. It really is one of the funniest shows on TV, even though it's not a comedy.
Hugh Laurie and the script writers have done such an incredible job bringing House to life. God knows how the writers come up with all the possible diseases and cures, but it never seems a stretch to go with them. And all the while, House is there to deliver acidic lines to tantalize the viewer and keep the show crackling along.
House is a rare treat. Get it. Savour it. Love it.
More, More! February 19, 2007
J2BAD (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
Yup series two officially ROCKS! Without repeating what others have said too much I just thought i'd say as a fellow house addict that it is just a fantastic tv programme; definitely my favourite. You might think that with solving the mystery of the illness being the centre of the plot that there isn't much rewatch value in House (i had thought so)...i was wrong. The portrayal of House (SO witty!!) and all the other characters and just the genius of each 40minute slice of TV heaven makes this boxset one of the best DVD purchases I have made...BUY IT!! I would, however say that series 1 is JUST as good (if not a mite better in MY opinion) with some of my favourite episodes. In season 2, particularly recommended by me are "Autopsy" and "No reason" as well as "Safe".
Roll on season 3 on DVD!!!
Hugh's fantastic July 1, 2007
Charisma69 (Northants)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
Possibly the best medical drama on tv.
This is an undiscovered gem, dont listen to the "quincy" idiot, just buy it to see Hugh Lauries unbelievable performance
Better Than Season 1... January 28, 2007
Kay (Manchester, England)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have to confess I am only midway through watching season 2 but, so far, it's much better than it's predecessor. I am officially addicted to House (and I also have a major thing for Hugh Laurie who I find undeniably sexy in the much older man way!). Greg House is charismatic, sardonic, acerbic and witty. This show has some of the best one liners going.
Yes, the structure is repetitive. A patient is admitted with an unknown condition. House and his team; Allison Cameron, Robert Chase and Eric Foreman poke and prod and do a series of tests, administering various medications until they finally discover what is wrong. In doing this, House usually breaks the rules and generally runs wild. That, however, is part of his charm because he isn't how a doctor should be. He rarely visits the patients, preferring to send "the kids" as he calls them and his motto being "everybody lies".
What I adore is the relationship between his ex girlfriend, Stacy. This is an intriguing side to House we don't see in the first season, as she is still the love of his life, and the feeling is more than reciprocated. I was so rooting for them to get back together. My favourite episodes being "Failure to Communicate" and "Need To Know". Yes, yes... It is the House-Stacy thing that does it for me.
Anyway, just but it.
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