An Even Better House

I am a big fan of House. The writing and acting is probably the best on network TV. While Dr. House has done many things that would get a real doctor fired many times (and probably put in jail to boot) the ups and downs and crazy actions of the show never fail to entertain and challenge me.

Throughout the series' previous 5 seasons House's addiction has been in full action. While he may seem over the top, for an addict he's not all that odd. Well, this year he seems to be in recovery. He is a sort-of. kind-of, kinder, gentler House. Maybe most of the time. He has a conscience but is still the curmudgeon. Which should not be a surprise. A cleaned up version of an AA statement is that when the person was drinking they were a drunken jerk. Now they are a sober one. House is living up to that while getting better.

As a result the depth of the show has increased a few notches, the writing is as good as ever, and the focusing on relationships in a less crowded cast is refreshing. I am intrigued by the possibilities that these changes are bringing since it has revived a show that wasn't even slowing down. But it has brought a new focus. I hope it continues. It is good TV and it may be good recovery.