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everybodyliesmd) wrote2009-03-11 02:04 pm
everybodyliesmd) wrote2009-03-11 02:04 pm
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After reading review after review, it is clear that it's unanimous - The Social Contract was one of the best, if not the best episode of season 5.
I couldn't agree more. Finally - FINALLY - there was little to no Foreteen (and what we did get was kinda cute now that it's not being stuffed down our throats ad nauseum) and Taub and Kutner got the screen time they so richly deserve. Taub examining his nose in a spoon (House: "Hey, Cyrano DeBerkowitz! Let it go!" *SNORK*) was hysterical and Kutner's clumsy attempts at good bedside manner was adorkable.
But the biggest and best WIN of the night was the House/Wilson relationship. There is finally an explanation as to why Wilson remains friends with House AND we get to learn a little more about Wilson's brother Daniel and how he has influenced Wilson's personality. House was sweet and kind in this episode, but still remained in character. (The scene with Chase was one of the most memorable and the most revealing dialogs yet.) House not only admits that Wilson is important to him, he proves it by volunteering to go with him to New York to see his brother. Of course, he's still House and all but forgets about Wilson when the team calls him, but it's nothing less than we'd expect from the man. House's elaborate scheme to compliment Cuddy was also sweet yet true to his character. (Cuddy's smile as the elevator doors closed was just perfect.)
I think the best word I've heard yet to describe this episode is balance. For once the show focused on the two main characters and gave the rest of the characters a more equitable amount of screen time. Characters we've seen a lot of lately (Foreteen and Cuddy) were a bit more in the background this time out (for which, in the case of Foreteen, I am immensely grateful).
It appears that David Shore is listening to the fans and at least attempting to give us more balance, now and in the future. We've been told that Wilson, Chase, and Cameron will get more screentime (yay!). We've been promised Huddy sex (YAY!!!). And House's emotional upheaval to end the season, if delivered as promised, will be something to really look forward to.
I couldn't agree more. Finally - FINALLY - there was little to no Foreteen (and what we did get was kinda cute now that it's not being stuffed down our throats ad nauseum) and Taub and Kutner got the screen time they so richly deserve. Taub examining his nose in a spoon (House: "Hey, Cyrano DeBerkowitz! Let it go!" *SNORK*) was hysterical and Kutner's clumsy attempts at good bedside manner was adorkable.
But the biggest and best WIN of the night was the House/Wilson relationship. There is finally an explanation as to why Wilson remains friends with House AND we get to learn a little more about Wilson's brother Daniel and how he has influenced Wilson's personality. House was sweet and kind in this episode, but still remained in character. (The scene with Chase was one of the most memorable and the most revealing dialogs yet.) House not only admits that Wilson is important to him, he proves it by volunteering to go with him to New York to see his brother. Of course, he's still House and all but forgets about Wilson when the team calls him, but it's nothing less than we'd expect from the man. House's elaborate scheme to compliment Cuddy was also sweet yet true to his character. (Cuddy's smile as the elevator doors closed was just perfect.)
I think the best word I've heard yet to describe this episode is balance. For once the show focused on the two main characters and gave the rest of the characters a more equitable amount of screen time. Characters we've seen a lot of lately (Foreteen and Cuddy) were a bit more in the background this time out (for which, in the case of Foreteen, I am immensely grateful).
It appears that David Shore is listening to the fans and at least attempting to give us more balance, now and in the future. We've been told that Wilson, Chase, and Cameron will get more screentime (yay!). We've been promised Huddy sex (YAY!!!). And House's emotional upheaval to end the season, if delivered as promised, will be something to really look forward to.