House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron?

T'Baio · September 6 2009, 01:48 AM

I seem to see a LOT of negativity towards Chase and Cameron on the interwebs. What do the folks here who are fans think?

I don't really get the hate. I love both characters, both performances, and think they add an interesting dynamic to both the show and the character of House.

I really liked Kutner and was sad to see him go and moderately enjoy Taub. The ones I wouldn't shed any tears over are Forman and Thirteen. I don't think they add anything to the show.

So...why all the hate?

Captain Dago · September 6 2009, 03:18 AM

I suspect a lot of it has to do with how the writers have screwed around with the characters -- giving them little development, making them seem like useless appendages following the hiring of the new Doclings...

But then again, it may be one of those unresolved jealousy of beautiful people things.

Allyn Gibson · September 6 2009, 03:23 AM

I suspect a lot of it has to do with how the writers have screwed around with the characters -- giving them little development, making them seem like useless appendages following the hiring of the new Doclings...

Except that Chase and Cameron don't have a role now, now that they're outside of House's orbit and out of his fellowship. Their positions in the first years of the show weren't permanent; they were they to learn how to be diagnosticians, and leaving House's program was a natural ending for them. Unfortunately, the series kept the characters around, when they weren't necessary.

nx1701g · September 6 2009, 05:53 AM

Skywalker · September 6 2009, 06:23 AM

I liked Chase, he had some funny moments. Cameron always annoyed me. I haven't watched much of the show in the past two seasons, though.

auntiehill · September 6 2009, 07:05 AM

^My thoughts exactly. I liked Chase; he had an actual PERSONALITY, which is far more than I can say for Cameron.

Star Wolf · September 6 2009, 12:51 PM

It seemed like the relationship came out of nowhere. All of the sudden Cameron decided he was pretty and that Chase worked the same schedule so why not. It didn't fit with the widow who developed a crush on House.

Emh · September 6 2009, 01:10 PM

I love Chase and Cameron, although I'll admit I hated Chase back in season one. They have fallen a bit to the wayside in the last two seasons, but I've liked the development of their relationship (even if it did come out of nowhere).

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HappyDayRiot · September 6 2009, 05:10 PM

Well, Chase I think is hilarious, and I actually quite like Cameron and Chase's roles in ss4-5. I like having a familiar face in the OR and in the ER, and they both stand up to House more than his team, well, except Kutner. I wouldn't be against them rejoining the team - although I accept it would probably ruin the natural ending they had in Human Error. Perhaps with House being committed they take up diagnostics again in his absence?

I'm probably biased. I'd like to see a team of those two and Taub in a perfect world - Foreman is wallpaper and 13... well, let's face it, she'll probably die before this show goes off the air anyway, and I'm sick of her whining. She's generally just been Cameron with an illness since the start. I'd happily see her leave to have Cameron back!

Allyn Gibson · September 6 2009, 05:33 PM

HappyDayRiot wrote:

I'm probably biased. I'd like to see a team of those two and Taub in a perfect world - Foreman is wallpaper and 13... well, let's face it, she'll probably die before this show goes off the air anyway, and I'm sick of her whining. She's generally just been Cameron with an illness since the start. I'd happily see her leave to have Cameron back!

But there's no reason for them to go back. That's a step backward in their careers. Foreman's only on House's team because he can't get a job anywhere else.

HappyDayRiot · September 6 2009, 05:36 PM

^ Oh I agree. I'd like to see them back solely because I happen to like them more than Foreman and Thirteen. In terms of story and character, it would not be a great move to make.

nx1701g · September 6 2009, 05:46 PM

Emh wrote:

I love Chase and Cameron, although I'll admit I hated Chase back in season one. They have fallen a bit to the wayside in the last two seasons, but I've liked the development of their relationship (even if it did come out of nowhere).

nx1701g wrote:

Ausiello but I haven't been able to find it on his site since. I did find it on the House MD Guide though.

sidious618 · September 6 2009, 09:46 PM

I used to really not like Cameron but in recent seasons she's been more tolerable.

nx1701g · September 6 2009, 10:29 PM

I, interestingly, like her more in her few scenes in Trek XI than I did in all of House.

Shazam! · September 6 2009, 10:32 PM

^ Well of course you would.

September 6 2009, 01:48 AM	#1
T'Baio Admiral Location: Ontario, Canada	House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? I seem to see a LOT of negativity towards Chase and Cameron on the interwebs. What do the folks here who are fans think? I don't really get the hate. I love both characters, both performances, and think they add an interesting dynamic to both the show and the character of House. I really liked Kutner and was sad to see him go and moderately enjoy Taub. The ones I wouldn't shed any tears over are Forman and Thirteen. I don't think they add anything to the show. So...why all the hate? __________________ Posthuman: A Science Fiction Web Series at www.sfntv.com and www.whatisameme.com, on the TrekBBS, and on the social network.

September 6 2009, 03:18 AM	#2
Captain Dago Fleet Captain Location: The Emerald City, aka The Promised Land	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? I suspect a lot of it has to do with how the writers have screwed around with the characters -- giving them little development, making them seem like useless appendages following the hiring of the new Doclings... But then again, it may be one of those unresolved jealousy of beautiful people things. __________________ “If you can't say something nice about someone....go ahead!" --- Groucho Marx

September 6 2009, 05:53 AM	#4
nx1701g Admiral Location: Aboard the Executor...	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? According to spoilers released Chase and Cameron have rejoined the team this season. __________________ Star Trek: The Continuing Voyages RPG - Recruiting New Players! The Terminator Chronicles - The Sarah Connor Chronicles Continue! Not Dead Yet.

September 6 2009, 06:23 AM	#5
Skywalker Admiral	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? I liked Chase, he had some funny moments. Cameron always annoyed me. I haven't watched much of the show in the past two seasons, though.

September 6 2009, 07:05 AM	#6
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? ^My thoughts exactly. I liked Chase; he had an actual PERSONALITY, which is far more than I can say for Cameron. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

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September 6 2009, 12:51 PM	#7
Star Wolf Rear Admiral Location: ciudad de Los Angeles	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? It seemed like the relationship came out of nowhere. All of the sudden Cameron decided he was pretty and that Chase worked the same schedule so why not. It didn't fit with the widow who developed a crush on House. __________________ I'm not crazy! All I Really Need to Know I learned by Watching The Wire

September 6 2009, 05:10 PM	#9
HappyDayRiot Commodore Location: Cardiff, Wales	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? Well, Chase I think is hilarious, and I actually quite like Cameron and Chase's roles in ss4-5. I like having a familiar face in the OR and in the ER, and they both stand up to House more than his team, well, except Kutner. I wouldn't be against them rejoining the team - although I accept it would probably ruin the natural ending they had in Human Error. Perhaps with House being committed they take up diagnostics again in his absence? I'm probably biased. I'd like to see a team of those two and Taub in a perfect world - Foreman is wallpaper and 13... well, let's face it, she'll probably die before this show goes off the air anyway, and I'm sick of her whining. She's generally just been Cameron with an illness since the start. I'd happily see her leave to have Cameron back! __________________ "All you ever feel is anger. Why can't you ever express anything else?" Francine "Because people make me mad all the time for being stupid about everything!" Stan

September 6 2009, 05:36 PM	#11
HappyDayRiot Commodore Location: Cardiff, Wales	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? ^ Oh I agree. I'd like to see them back solely because I happen to like them more than Foreman and Thirteen. In terms of story and character, it would not be a great move to make. __________________ "All you ever feel is anger. Why can't you ever express anything else?" Francine "Because people make me mad all the time for being stupid about everything!" Stan

September 6 2009, 09:46 PM	#13
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? I used to really not like Cameron but in recent seasons she's been more tolerable. __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

September 6 2009, 10:29 PM	#14
nx1701g Admiral Location: Aboard the Executor...	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? I, interestingly, like her more in her few scenes in Trek XI than I did in all of House. __________________ Star Trek: The Continuing Voyages RPG - Recruiting New Players! The Terminator Chronicles - The Sarah Connor Chronicles Continue! Not Dead Yet.

September 6 2009, 10:32 PM	#15
Shazam! Rear Admiral	Re: House - Why don't people like Chase and Cameron? ^ Well of course you would.