House
House

House

2012TV ShowEndedEnglish

Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.

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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users92%
Director: David ShoreGenres: Medical Drama, Mystery, Comedy-Drama

Plot Summary

Dr. Gregory House is a brilliant, unconventional, and misanthropic medical genius who leads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Each episode typically presents a puzzling medical case that House and his team race against time to solve, often employing controversial and unorthodox methods. House himself struggles with chronic pain, a Vicodin addiction, and his own deeply cynical worldview, which complicates his professional relationships and personal life.

Critical Reception

House was widely acclaimed throughout its run, particularly for Hugh Laurie's performance as the titular character, the intricate and often surprising medical mysteries, and its dark humor. The series garnered numerous awards and nominations, solidifying its place as a prominent medical drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hugh Laurie's captivating performance as the complex Dr. House is consistently praised.
  • The intricate and suspenseful medical mysteries presented each week are a highlight.
  • The show effectively blends dark humor with serious medical drama, offering a unique viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly appreciated the show's compelling mysteries, the sharp writing, and Hugh Laurie's masterful portrayal of Dr. House. Many found the series highly addictive and praised its blend of intelligence and dark wit.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards (won 5, nominated for 27), Golden Globe Awards (won 3, nominated for 11), Peabody Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

Hugh Laurie received a significant pay raise over the course of the series; by its final seasons, he was reportedly earning $700,000 per episode, making him one of the highest-paid actors in television.

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gishky

gishky

"This dying child needs more ratbites!" - Doctor House, probably - while popping another bottle of vicodin
Rob

Rob

Hugh Laurie brings the house down in this role. sorry, I just had to make that pun. If you want to be utterly entertained by a self-destructive Vicodin addict as he childishly plays God with the lives of his patients and root for him every ...
Ibraheem...

Ibraheem...

I liked this show because House's character, but I was oblivious to most of their medical conversations. An advice: Don't watch it unless you understand a lot of medical terminology.