In a world where Network TV is run by money-hungry executives ready to pollute the airwaves with crappy TV shows and disposable shows that would not see fall, there is One Show that will break the mold. One of those shows is Fox's "House M.D." the story of Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) a jaded, misanthropic, cynical, sarcastic and crippled diagnostician (one of the best in the world) that would rather be belittling his boss, staff and patients with his poisoned-filled words than to spend time doing clinical work. That is, until an interesting and seemingly impossible case to solve appears. Then the fun REALLY begins.
This is possibly one of the 5 best shows right now. Each show is a puzzle to be solved, the writing is magnificent, the directing is top notch and the medical mysteries are great.
But undoubtedly, Laurie is the best part of the show. He plays (in my opinion) the best character in recent years. House hates the human race, his words (when they're not medical) are like a spiked whips ready to destroy other people's self-esteem and get them off guard. Still, he is the kind of doctor you would like to have a t your side: honest, fearless and, at heart, a good man who wants to help his patients.
The supporting characters (Boss Dr. Lisa Cuddy, who wouldn't flinch in sending House packing, but has to deal with House every single day just because he costs the hospital a couple million a year to contract; House's ex, Stacy Warner, who is the lawyer of the hospital and the responsible for House's leg loss and the staff (Dr. Watson, House’s sidekick, Dr. Foreman the hot-headed no-nonsense doctor, Dr. Chase the young hot-shot Australian and Dr. Cameron, the young woman-doctor who is in love with doctor)are very strong and interesting characters.
House is not your typical medical drama. It mixes the good drama with some great, smart comedy and Laurie's impressive characterization and flawless American accent (he's a consummated Brit comedy actor) and with more concentration on the hospital scenes rather than the personal lives outside the hospital, House is a treat not to be missed.
Dr. Gregory House: [to the crowd in the walk-in clinic's waiting area] Hello, sick people and their loved ones! In the interest of saving time and avoiding a lot of boring chitchat later, I'm Doctor Gregory House; you can call me "Greg." I'm one of three doctors staffing this clinic this morning.
Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Short, sweet, grab a file.
Dr. Gregory House: This ray of sunshine is Doctor Lisa Cuddy. Doctor Cuddy runs this whole hospital, so unfortunately she's much too busy to deal with you. I am a bored... certified diagnostician with a double specialty of infectious disease and nephrology. I am also the only doctor currently employed at this hospital who is forced to be here against his will.
[to Lisa]
Dr. Gregory House: That is true, isn't it?
[to crowd]
Dr. Gregory House: But not to worry, because for most of you, this job could be done by a monkey with a bottle of Motrin. Speaking of which, if you're particularly annoying, you may see me reach for this: this is Vicodin. It's mine! You can't have any! And no, I do not have a pain management problem, I have a pain problem... but who knows? Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm too stoned to tell. So, who wants me?
[nobody moves]
Dr. Gregory House: And who would rather wait for one of the other two guys?
[everybody raises their hand]
Dr. Wilson: Beauty often seduces us on the road to truth.
Dr. Gregory House: And truth often kicks us in the nads.
Dr. Eric Foreman: I think your argument is specious.
Dr. Gregory House: I think your tie is ugly.
[Dr. House is seeing a patient whose skin is bright orange seeking treatment for back pain]
Dr. Gregory House: Unfortunately, you have a deeper problem. Your wife is having an affair.
Orange patient: What?
Dr. Gregory House: You're *orange*, you moron. And it's one thing for you not to notice, but if your wife hasn't picked up on the fact that her husband has changed colours, she's just not paying attention. [IMG]
