I can't help but feel disappointed by this fact. Before long, they were friends again and were on their way to pay their respects to House's recently deceased father. It didn't take long for Wilson and House to talk about Amber's death. House was not only concerned for his (former) best friend, but he was also just a little nosy. Not only did Weston's character look into the lives of House's employees, but he followed Wilson around. This gave House the excuse to hire a private investigator (Michael Weston). We've come to know quite a bit about the doctors over these years, but there were still some lingering secrets that hadn't been uncovered. House's investigations into his employees. The loss of Amber really hit Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) hard, so much so, that he resigned from Princeton-Plainsboro.Ĭoming into this season, one of the things that seemed to be missing was Dr. Two cast members died, though I suppose you could say that Amber (Anne Dudek) really died in the fourth season finale, but it really only hit home in the fifth season opener, "Dying Changes Everything". House's fifth season took somewhat of a dark turn when compared to the previous seasons.
That's why when another character tragically dies this season, viewers take the loss to heart. For all its medical jargon and scenes set in the operating room, House really is about relationships more than anything else. But her story line also shows that she is more resilient than she gives herself credit for. The struggles she goes through to adopt a baby depict how challenging it can be for women-even those who excel at everything else-to have it all. Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein), has a juicy story line involving her quest to have a family. While love can change a man, it doesn't seem likely that Foreman would change this much-not even for someone as compelling as Thirteen. Based on the first four seasons, Foreman's behavior seems way off. A few of the episodes are tainted by a soap opera vibe, particularly the ones concentrating on the romance between Dr. Lee Ermey, who makes a brief appearance).Īll 24 episodes-which originally aired during the 2008-2009 television season-are included in this five-disc boxed set. Viewers learn that his lack of bedside manner (in and out of the hospital) probably was passed down fro m his father (R. In fact, without the humor, he can often be downright despicable, especially to those he supposedly likes the most. Otherwise, House wouldn't be such a likable character. The writers of this drama do an admirable job of inserting elements of well-placed comedy into the often-intense vignettes. He eventually returns, which is a good thing, because Wilson is the closest thing House has to a moral compass. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) to be more strained than ever and temporarily leaves the hospital where they work. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) finds his friendship with the cantankerous Dr. ITS HOUSE! House begins its fifth season on a somber note.