Sep 10 2009
House M.D.’ Season 5 on DVD
The reviews are mixed for Season 5 of House, M.D., which was recently released on DVD. Whether they enjoyed Season 5 or not, viewers of the program concur that it was unique. For example, Cameron and Chase were not featured as regularly, and some audience members felt that the season was "cheesier" than other seasons.
Those that liked Season 5 report that the episodes connect with the audience better than in other seasons, and that the viewer learns more about how House's is affected by his mental demons. The overall sentiment is that if Hugh Laurie is in the series it will continue to be a complex, smart television series. Even physicians who watch the show say that in spite of its over-the-top presentation, the series is very affecting and does give the viewers an idea of the difficulties a physician goes through when contemplating a difficult diagnosis.
Fans who were rather disappointed by House M.D. Season 5 say that the writing varies in quality: the season commences strongly, goes through some boring episodes in the middle, then picks up steam during the last third of the season. One thing that did not win over many fans was what they believed to be a rather desperate and clumsy way of planting the seeds of a P.I. spinoff series by utilizing a character that was not pertinent to the story line. Other complaints were that the storylines were less enthralling and that variable quality writing prompted House's trademark biting wit to cross the line into unwarranted shock value occasionally.
The 24 episodes comprising Season 5 allow non-work and workplace boundaries to blur repeatedly among the major characters. Guest appearances in Season 5 included eljko Ivanek, Mos Def, and Carl Reiner. The DVD collection includes extras covering new phases of Dr. Cuddy's life, how the program is cast, and the level of veracity in the plots. The collection also contains a 100th episode appreciation, and commentary for the program about the patient suffering from the "locked-in syndrome."
Between those viewers who were enthusiastic about Season 5 and those who were more critical, the vast majority declare they still like the show very much and are breathlessly awaiting House, M.D., Season 6.
Jason Myers is a professional writer and he loves Hugh Laurie, if you love House buy House MD Season Five online now. You can also buy blu-ray online.
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