House - Season 8

[Gonzo]

Hey House fans...

Season 8 is about to start on FOX. I've been a huge fan for quite some time now. I hope this season is better than the last. I liked last season and all but it just wasn't quite as good as the others.
From what I've read, this year is supposed to be pretty damn good.




Remember, its never lupus.
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[lcarus]

Originally Posted by Micjones

I guess it just depends on how many loose ends the writers wanna tie up.
Do you end the show on a complete cliffhanger that leaves a bunch of unanswered questions or do you want to give the show some real closure and a more concrete finish?

I'd rather have a concrete finish, but that's just me.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by Micjones

No chance.
That's one of the few things that serves as fulfillment in his mostly miserable life.

I wouldn't call it fulfillment. Its more something to peak his interest. Its only a puzzle or a game to him. He'd get more fulfillment from being a musician.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by whoman69

I wouldn't call it fulfillment. Its more something to peak his interest. Its only a puzzle or a game to him. He'd get more fulfillment from being a musician.

I disagree. I think he derives a sense of purpose from his job.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by lcarus

I'd rather have a concrete finish, but that's just me.

I do too. I'm so invested in these characters.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by Micjones

I disagree. I think he derives a sense of purpose from his job.

Only in the sickest sense of the word. He cares nothing for the patients, only the fact that their diseases spur his intellect. If they die, he's only angry because they beat his intellectual challenge. He chooses many of his patients just to prove his morose view of life to everyone. That's not a sense of purpose, its a bitter vindication of his world view. He could get as much sense of purpose from a video game.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by whoman69

Only in the sickest sense of the word. He cares nothing for the patients, only the fact that their diseases spur his intellect. If they die, he's only angry because they beat his intellectual challenge. He chooses many of his patients just to prove his morose view of life to everyone. That's not a sense of purpose, its a bitter vindication of his world view. He could get as much sense of purpose from a video game.

I tend to agree, but fulfillment is fulfillment.
Be it altruistic or misanthropic.

He definitely derives a sense of purpose from his work.
He came back to PPB twice after pivotal points in his life.
Once after an extended stay at Mayfield.
Once after an extended stay in prison.
That job makes him tick.

I do think in some small way he honors the humanity of his patients.

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by whoman69

Only in the sickest sense of the word. He cares nothing for the patients, only the fact that their diseases spur his intellect. If they die, he's only angry because they beat his intellectual challenge. He chooses many of his patients just to prove his morose view of life to everyone. That's not a sense of purpose, its a bitter vindication of his world view. He could get as much sense of purpose from a video game.

Yeah but he's addicted to the puzzle. He's also addicted to ****ing with his team and co-workers. They already had episodes where House tried to do other things away from the hospital. It didn't work for him.

[Micjones]

I seriously can't believe it'll all be over after tonight.
I feel like I'm on the verge of ending a long-term relationship.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Wow.

[KevB]

I love how they finished it

[pr_capone]

First I was super angry, then I was happy... now I am sad it is all over. Great ****ing show.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

First I was super angry, then I was happy... now I am sad it is all over. Great ****ing show.

Pretty much this.

I don't like that it ended. House is the first TV show I can remember that I've watched from start to finish as it aired. I've watched other's on dvd and netflix, but you don't become as emotionally attached as you do to a series you wait every week to watch.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

Pretty much this.

I don't like that it ended. House is the first TV show I can remember that I've watched from start to finish as it aired. I've watched other's on dvd and netflix, but you don't become as emotionally attached as you do to a series you wait every week to watch.

I actually quit after the season finale when House drove his car into Cutty's house. It just went too far off the reservation for me. And that's after House was my favorite show for several years. That said, I had to come back and watch the series finale. And despite my recent absence from the show, it ended in a perfect way IMO. House doing something selfless, specifically for his friend who's been there time and again for him. It made me really *feel* happy, and I'm good with that for an end to a show I've loved.

[KC_Connection]

Great ending. I figured (and was also kind of hoping) a few weeks back it would be some kind of self-sacrifice on the part of House for Wilson, but I wasn't sure how they would do it. Having him give up his puzzles to spend those last five months with him was just perfect. House always did have a heart and selfless, empathetic side deep down, he just hid it from everyone around him.

While I think the show dipped in quality in the last few years and perhaps should have ended after 5-6 seasons, it still had a very good run. House was a fantastic character.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by KevB

I love how they finished it

I do too, surprisingly. I thought I wanted House dead.
I thought I wanted a concrete finish, but I was wholly satisfied with that ending.