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TV Review: House - "Frozen"

CindyC — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:30:25 EST

A stellar example of why House is FOX's highest rated scripted program.
According to a FOX press release, the post-Super Bowl episode of House was “the show’s highest rated episode ever across all demos and the highest rated on any network in two years among Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Additionally, the episode was FOX’s highest rated scripted series telecast in over 10 years in Adults 18-49 as...

TV Review: House - "It's a Wonderful Lie"

CindyC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:50:14 EST

A Christmas present from FOX full of sex, lies, and surprises.
Late Christmas presents are always welcomed and appreciated. Not only do they brighten up a bleak winter, they usually contain an element of surprise. FOX gave us our present in the shape of this late holiday episode of House. This fast-paced episode, written by Pamela Davis, was chock full of the usual themes, Houseisms, and engaging dialogue...

Good News For House Fans

CindyC — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:03:32 EST

Bored with encore performances? Good news, relief is in sight!
These are weird times for television fans. With the writers’ strike in its umpteenth week and our favorite shows in repeat limbo, it has been a slow season. In my case, I know that I have not had that old familiar anticipation for my favorite night of television. I no longer feel frantic about getting dinner, homework, and chores done by...

TV Review: House - "Games"

CindyC — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:30:16 EST

House bids �Auf Wiedersehen� to one unlucky doctor after he finally decides �who�s in and who�s out.�
Like many other viewers out there, I was happy to finally reach the end of the Survivor story arc of this season’s House. It has been a fun ride, but I was beginning to feel that it lasted too long. While providing many unique opportunities for comedic elements and witty banter, along with some character development for the new doctors, I...

TV Review: House, M.D. - "You Don't Want to Know"

CindyC — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:31:06 EST

The end of the episode reveals a surprising development in House's personal journey.
"You Don't Want to Know" is another fast-paced, character-driven episode that reveals that sometimes knowing it all can destroy the illusions that keep life worth living. Each of the three storylines deal with revealing secrets that will have a profound impact on the careers and lives of the characters involved. The patient of the...

TV Review: House - "Ugly"

CindyC — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:15:14 EST

It's all a matter of perception,
Despite the title, “Ugly” is a fun character study of the regulars at Princeton-Plainsboro. The episode is all about perceptions – exploring each character’s self-perception, as well as how they want to be perceived by the rest of the world. A documentary film crew follows House and the team as they try to figure out why...

TV Review: House, MD - "Mirror Mirror"

CindyC — Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:26:31 EST

Every alpha dog has his day.
“Mirror Mirror” is a stellar example of the brilliant writing that makes House my favorite show. In this episode, we are given a deeper understanding of the traits and characteristics of each of the remaining team candidates, without going through lengthy exposition of their motivations or through soapy interactions with each other. ...

TV Review: House - "Guardian Angels"

CindyC — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:37:16 EDT

A pre-Halloween treat on House -- dead people and angels without wings.
Don’t let the title fool you. This episode is not filled with metaphysical puzzles or deep discussions regarding the afterlife. This week was like a refreshing page taken out of the season one handbook – strictly formula, complete with a dying patient, an intriguing medical mystery, misdiagnoses by House’s team and a final eureka...