House

[dreamer_easy]

Rented the first four eps to see what all the fuss was about. It's engaging and intelligent - sort of a cross between Sherlock Holmes (hence the name, I assume) and the ER column in Discovery magazine. I love how House's brusqueness removes what I call "Flintstoning" from scenes. In any other show, a scene where doctor confronts recalcitrant patient would have filled at least the first minute with "I'm told you're refusing treatment" etc etc, running on the spot with information we already have. House cuts straight to the point: "You're an idiot". The same scene would normally include a speech from House while the camera slowly zooms in; instead it's all fast repartee and the crucial message is conveyed in a couple of lines. Also, Hugh Laurie's American accent sounds extremely convincing to my admittedly inexpert ear. I'm impressed.

Comments

[ide-cyan.livejournal.com]

In a S2 episode there's a hugely obvious (but blink-and-you'll-miss-it brief) shout-out to Sherlock Holmes.

Also, consider the name of House's best friend: Dr. James Wilson.

And then there's the drug thing, except House has an actual medical condition that requires him to take drugs.

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

Holmes has a serious medical condition, in that his entire body is a mere appendage.

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Hee! That's possibly the best definition of Sherlock Holmes I've ever heard.

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

It's pinched from The Mazarin Stone, and I've been misquoting it all these years! "I am a brain, Watson. The rest of me is a mere appendix."