Great job, Internet!: Hugh Laurie schools a House hater on how television works
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hugh Laurie, who played Dr. House, responded to a critique by Murray, emphasizing that the show's appeal lies in its recurring "variations on a theme" rather than always getting the diagnosis right immediately.
- Laurie humorously noted that episodes where House is correct on the first try were too short and unsatisfactory for NBC, while episodes where the patient dies upset the audience.
- He compared the show's repetitive structure to other art forms, like Bach's Goldberg variations and Kahlo's self-portraits, highlighting that weekly TV offers more than just plot—it focuses on character reactions and development.
- Laurie suggested that if viewers only see the medical aspects and miss the thematic depth, the show might not be for them, ending with a witty remark about looking forward to the critic's first novel.
- The exchange illustrates that even after eight seasons, some fans on Twitter still challenge the intelligence of Dr. House, underscoring the character's enduring sharp wit.