House M.D.' Season 5 on DVD

By Jason Myer

The reviews are variable for Season 5 of House, M.D., which was recently released on DVD. Whether fans enjoyed Season 5 or not, fans of the show concur that it was different. For example, Cameron and Chase were not featured as often, and some audience members felt that the season was more overdone than other seasons.

Viewers that liked Season 5 say that the season connects with the audience better than in other shows, and that the audience learns more about how House's is affected by his personal demons. The general sentiment is that as long as Hugh Laurie is in the show it will continue to be a top rated, smart television program. Even medical professionals who watch House, M.D. say that despite its sometimes overblown presentation, the show is very entertaining and does give the fans an idea of the processes a doctor experiences when trying to make a challenging diagnosis.

Viewers who were a little disappointed by House M.D. Season 5 say that the writing is uneven: the season starts out strong, includes some less exciting episodes mid-season, then gathers momentum during the last third of the season. An element that did not win over many fans was what they saw as a blatant and clumsy way of planting the seeds of a P.I. spinoff show by making use of a character that was not necessary to the show. Other complaints were that the storylines were less interesting and that inconsistent writing prompted House's trademark biting observations to cross the line into unwarranted shock value at times.

The 24 shows making up Season 5 allow personal and workplace boundaries to fade repeatedly among the major characters. Special appearances in Season 5 included eljko Ivanek, Mos Def, and Carl Reiner. The DVD collection has extras covering new phases of Dr. Cuddy's life, how the show is cast, and the level of realism in the stories. The collection also contains a 100th episode appreciation, and commentary for the show about the patient with the "locked-in syndrome."

Between those viewers who were enthusiastic about Season 5 and those who were not as thrilled, the vast majority report they still enjoy the show a lot and are anxiously awaiting House, M.D., Season 6. - 29968

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