House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 02:33 PM

New episode tonight!

From TV.com:

An organ donor's organs are responsible for the deaths of several patients, and the team work to save the last two recipients. Meanwhile, House hires a private detective to keep tabs on his team as well as Wilson.

Neroon · September 23 2008, 02:37 PM

I suppose that it's merely speculation at best, but what drives House so much in his actions towards Wilson? Is he really concerned about Wilson, or is it more a self-centered motivation?

Finn · September 23 2008, 02:43 PM

I figured its kinda like Hawkeye when he has one of his obsessive fixes on M*A*S*H time to time.

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 02:53 PM

Neroon wrote:

I suppose that it's merely speculation at best, but what drives House so much in his actions towards Wilson? Is he really concerned about Wilson, or is it more a self-centered motivation?

I'd say a little from column A and a little from cloumn B.

Emh · September 23 2008, 03:09 PM

Trekker4747 wrote:

Neroon wrote:

I suppose that it's merely speculation at best, but what drives House so much in his actions towards Wilson? Is he really concerned about Wilson, or is it more a self-centered motivation?

I'd say a little from column A and a little from column B.

Finn wrote:

I figured its kinda like Hawkeye when he has one of his obsessive fixes on M*A*S*H time to time.

I agree with both of those. The Hawkeye analogy especially comes to mind with Hawkeye's obsession in getting B.J. to say goodbye in "Goodbye, Farewell, & Amen."

Meredith · September 23 2008, 03:19 PM

What epsiode is the "we are going to have to remove your head" line from?

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 03:28 PM

Meredith wrote:

What epsiode is the "we are going to have to remove your head" line from?

This episode.

DontFeedPhil · September 23 2008, 04:44 PM

It seems to me that they are playing house as a hard core socio-path this season. He only seems to care about himself...Prick

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 04:48 PM

DontFeedPhil wrote:

It seems to me that they are playing house as a hard core socio-path this season. He only seems to care about himself...Prick

Hasn't he pretty much ALWAYS been like that?

Sheep · September 23 2008, 05:58 PM

Trekker4747 wrote:

DontFeedPhil wrote:

It seems to me that they are playing house as a hard core socio-path this season. He only seems to care about himself...Prick

Hasn't he pretty much ALWAYS been like that?

Yup...just sometimes a bit more likable than at other times. This season the pendulum seems to be swinging in the "unlikeable" direction.

House is a great big douchebag. The writers have never really strayed from that, much to my amazement.

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 07:15 PM

Sheep wrote:

Trekker4747 wrote:

DontFeedPhil wrote:

It seems to me that they are playing house as a hard core socio-path this season. He only seems to care about himself...Prick

Hasn't he pretty much ALWAYS been like that?

Yup...just sometimes a bit more likable than at other times. This season the pendulum seems to be swinging in the "unlikeable" direction.

"This season" is one episode long.

S. Gomez · September 23 2008, 07:27 PM

I just love having House back. It makes me realize how much I was missing it.

Meredith · September 23 2008, 08:55 PM

House proves that watching someone being a douchebag is fun as long as they are saving lives and helping people by beaing good at their job.

House the Systems DBA would probably not work as well ratings wise.

Trekker4747 · September 23 2008, 09:16 PM

Meredith wrote:

House proves that watching someone being a douchebag is fun as long as they are saving lives and helping people by beaing good at their job.

Well, it's also the way he's portrayed by Laurie who I think manages to give House an ounce or two of humanity and humility "beneath the surface" and the way he is written to in that his db'ery usually flows from an ounce or two of truth between the lines.

He doesn't call someone an idiot or call them out on something senseless or not true, he usually calls them on something that IS true in the harshest way possible.

Dale · September 23 2008, 09:39 PM

House is the single best series on television, IMHO. There's no show I enjoy more. I have been eagerly waiting to see how the rift between House and Wilson plays out.

At first I was going to describe it as "the House/Wilson situation," but I decided, keeping in mind where I am, not to go there.

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September 23 2008, 02:37 PM	#2
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers I suppose that it's merely speculation at best, but what drives House so much in his actions towards Wilson? Is he really concerned about Wilson, or is it more a self-centered motivation? __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

September 23 2008, 02:43 PM	#3
Finn Vice Admiral Location: West of Boston	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers I figured its kinda like Hawkeye when he has one of his obsessive fixes on MAS*H time to time.

September 23 2008, 03:19 PM	#6
Meredith Vice Admiral Location: Abh Space	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers What epsiode is the "we are going to have to remove your head" line from? __________________ Laws only work if everyone is honest, no piece of paper is going to stop a truly deranged person from doing something atrocious.

September 23 2008, 04:44 PM	#8
DontFeedPhil Fleet Captain Location: Just back from Your Moms House...	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers It seems to me that they are playing house as a hard core socio-path this season. He only seems to care about himself...Prick

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September 23 2008, 07:27 PM	#12
S. Gomez Rear Admiral Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers I just love having House back. It makes me realize how much I was missing it. __________________ NOW READING: Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice by Stephen Baxter Marvellous Adventure--Online periodical with escape, excitement, and adventure

September 23 2008, 08:55 PM	#13
Meredith Vice Admiral Location: Abh Space	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers House proves that watching someone being a douchebag is fun as long as they are saving lives and helping people by beaing good at their job. House the Systems DBA would probably not work as well ratings wise. __________________ Laws only work if everyone is honest, no piece of paper is going to stop a truly deranged person from doing something atrocious.

September 23 2008, 09:39 PM	#15
Dale Vice Admiral Location: Mt. Baldy, CA	Re: House 5x02: "Not Cancer" - Discussion and Spoilers House is the single best series on television, IMHO. There's no show I enjoy more. I have been eagerly waiting to see how the rift between House and Wilson plays out. At first I was going to describe it as "the House/Wilson situation," but I decided, keeping in mind where I am, not to go there. __________________ For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. - 2 Timothy 4:3