Is House MD the BEST TV Character of All Time? [Character Analysis, Part 2/3]

[@Stuart267]

The fact Robert Sean Leonard never won an award for this show, DESPITE stealing every emotional scene is a crime

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

100% agreed. Especially those last few episodes. When hes in the car crying talking to House...ugh, GETS me every time...!

[@ashleylong7900]

“House’s weird vortex of misery and deceit” - an accurate description of what we all get pulled into when we start watching this series 😂

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Oh yes definitely. His unusual, masochistic behavior becomes the norm veryyy quickly and we get confused when he acts normal hahaha

[@Bizzal1017]

SITM: I could spend an entire hour speaking about season 6 Me: I would watch that

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Haha maybe one day...! Season 6 is incredible and vastly underrated, reminiscing of the House of old (s1)

[@peblezQ]

House and Wilson legit has the best love story ever

[@mhead1117]

Don't be weird

[@eviemadison6574]

​@@mhead1117They act so gay to each other! Hilson is the best House ship

[@timmytime0925]

Better than twilight

[@Ketamin1234]

@@mhead1117 being gay isn't weird, being homophobic is

[@hollyb6885]

I don’t think House EVER went down hill. I enjoyed all 8 seasons.

[@Anythingidontreallycare]

I liked the fact that we got the old and loved house back in season 7. I saw it as this: House for the past 5 seasons was always against the fact that good only leads to good, being nice gets you here instead of there etc. and he hated the idea. Season 6 was when he first tried this, and was still touch and go with it at first, but then slowly started to grow into it, then finally diving into it in the last episode with the crane wreck. He gets to know the patient, comforts her when she panicked, stayed with her so she wasn’t alone, opened up to her unlike anything we’ve ever seen and then finally making the call that was the only thing that made sense to do, even if it cost her a leg. He did the complete opposite of what people were telling him not to do, but it all crashed violently when the patient died in the back of the ambulance. Like he says when foreman tells him he did the right thing “I did everything right, she died anyway. Why the hell do you think that’ll make me feel any better”. His hopes were taken from him, bringing him back to square one.

[@hollyb6885]

11:05- I like the picture of Fry and Laurie you placed on the garage door. 😂😂

[@timkimmel9935]

"Cancer's boring" "Cancer is boring" You were right the first time. It is three words. Contractions aren't considered one word.

[@braindeadbrick553]

season 7-8 were very important they showed that nothings changed forever no matter how much house tried which is very realistic

[@kerryh7463]

I agree with completely with the static part- the season 6 finale would have been a strong way to bow out

[@coep_leader4898]

18:51 Playing Woodman over clips of House's relationships is a bold choice. I love it.

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Have some fricking LEAVES and VINES

[@Fanouriou]

There was one love intrest that only hit one episode but ended up a waste of potential. Maddie from the Episode Merry Little Christmas. House was all jokes but you could see him hurting, and trying to be honest he was heartfelt and i felt there was great chemistry. It was right in the middle of the Michael Tritter Arc and he could have used a friend who knew how hurtful it was to stay strong in adversity. But sadly she ended up just a one episode character. Amazing strong analasys. I'm loving this!

[@Jartran72]

You mean the woman with dwarfism? I don't think they actually ever said her name. They had.. banter chemistry, but I don't think there was any genuine love interest there. He was rude as usual, coming on very strong, they both understood what it was like to face adversity and bonded a little. But that was it. I kinda would have felt weird if he actually started clinic patients.. That could cost him his license straight up.

[@Richey24]

Megaman background music, your favorite show is scrubs (mine too) and a retrospective on my second favorite show. Talk about PERFECTION. Subbed.

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

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[@bengibbons376]

Robert Sean Leonard never gets enough credit!

[@kuroyuuki21]

Not sure if this ever gets addressed, but there seems to be a section missing at around 25 minutes (right before talking about the house/wilson finale). I’d love to know what commentary we missed from you there ! I’m currently on my like, 9th rewatch of house and for whatever reason, this time around I’m noticing so much more about his interpersonal relationships and all the nuance that was put into his character. Finding your series on this has been fantastic, and I can’t wait to see what the next episode entails ! Everything is so well put together and concise, I’m so glad you watched house in the first place and were able to share this amazing analysis with the world 🙏🏼❤️

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Yes! I talked about the finale and how Wilson and house both push each other to the brink, and how despite how selfish House can be, the show closes with him being a good guy and selfless, and someone we can think about who didn't final good deed and gave up everything. Couldn't show emotion or say "I love you", but he sure as hell walked the walk. Sorry lol, I think I got copyrighted and had to cut some out (which I hateeee). I can always send you the transcript of what I said!! ❤️ I also want to thank you millions for your kind words. Means the world!!!

[@billbrasky7990]

This series has been one of the best character anaylese I've ever seen. You simply have to do a long one on Tony Soprano.

[@Cosmicshambler]

Tony soprano is so overdone tho

[@luisitonocomunica6795]

Had to actually search for this video essays they’re not very common but holy sh*t I needed to hear another human rambling about how good this character and overall this show is

[@MrWWIIBuff]

I know you probably won't, because it would be a monster of a project, but MASH. It is my favorite show of all time. I can quote whole episodes by memory.

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Oh I'd LOVE to do Hawkeye. I have a short list of characters I'm aiming to do next, and let's just say he's not at the bottom lol. MASH is literally one of the best shows ever. I catch myself at least once a week saying "my kingdom for an intelligent octupus!"

[@أيمن-ظ8ن]

One of the so well-written characters

[@Diabolocles]

35:30 no man can step in the same river twice for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.

[@spiderthen4031]

Amazing analysis, deserves more likes

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

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[@cipherfresh]

Love the comparison to Hawkeye Pierce! Comparing and contrasting Hawkeye and House’s characters was really interesting, and I loved your analysis of character.

[@devv1291]

06:58 i love how I said the exact same thing seconds earlier

[@ixaug7857]

As someone who took a trip to a mental ward at 17 they really nailed the feeling of being at one. season 6 premiere just accurately depicted the experience of not being able to go through you daily routine and not being able to enable your destructive behaviors. It takes a lot of denial and self reflection before you can truly accept and understand the process in there. Instead of fighting against the doctors trying to help you have to be willing to trust and accept the help. Which includes admitting to your faults and making an effort to put yourself out there. A beautiful pair of episodes that kick off an amazing arc for season six. One that puts the show in my personal top ten. It would be my favorite show of all time if they ended it there with house becoming a better person but his character taking a full 180 just so he can act like a child again is the writers basically pulling a house. Rejecting the change and going back to the status quo which is ironic.

[@OroMorado47]

“Cancer is boring” is now two words 34:47

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

😆😆

[@brothster_36]

Watching fhese videos i have 2 things to take away. 1 you and your content are criminally underrated and i believe character analysis is an amazing topic that can cover alot of time for any character And 2 analysing house are the first few videos ive watched on your channel but it made me realise why i am so intrigued by this character, simply put i am very much like house everything from personality type to interests and self destruction especially romantically, im not saying im even close to being as smart as house he is way out of that league but i find comfort and pure dread when i think how alike i am to house, he is the enbodiment of an antihero and while not necessarily a bad thing its not exactly what you would like to imagine yourself as, I think this analysis somehow managed to put my oneself into perspective of a third person view, all of my actiojs and how i live and what decisions i make its very clear there are some things i didnt realise before that i would want to change while im not trying to strive for perfection it has been very useful to have this outsider look into my oneself. I love house m.d and dr. House but its not exactly the type of character i envision myself becoming so if anything j guess thank you for this odd and unexpected revelation youve definitely earned a sub from me and im excited to see your channel flourish, without doubt this level of professional analysis is bound to get you somewhere

[@messinalyle4030]

In a series of video essays about House, you have up until this point mentioned that you also love Scrubs and MASH. You must really have a thing for programs that take place in a hospital, lol!

[@aggressivefox454]

Anyone else wonder if they should have done a spinoff show about House’s life after wilson passed? I could see that being interesting, but I literally just finished watching House today so I’m definitely a bit biased lol. Maybe after losing his best friend and dealing with his grief he could try to work on making actual meaningful relationships with people while hiding his identity. I think that would just be good tv honestly

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

SO funny you mention this, I swear a few months ago I had a dream that I was watching a House reboot in like 2027 where House was like working in some small African town treating kids, being kinda goofy and grumpy but was more sincere than normal. He had a thick beard and looked like he hadn't showered in weeks. I think the plot was that someone from PPTH had spent months trying to get in touch with him because Cuddy was dying or something, and he was the only one that could help. So the trailer or something of this clip was him walking from behind with his cane back at PPTH but you could see his big beard. IDK weird hahaha

[@juanmercado7706]

The relationship with Wilson is somehow cutted. I could not see that part of the video 😢😢😢

[@TwinsonTM]

Great work, looking forward to episode three!

[@ItsNotOkToHit]

Awesome job and looking forward to part 3!

[@loftus4453]

Just noticed how small your audience is. This is an excellent and well thought out analysis. I think you are going to well if you continue with this level of video. Sub from me! ❤

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

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[@yawninghamster7238]

Season 4 is House's tournament arc.

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

100% ! Love that take

[@dulciew1241]

hey just wondering, whats the song playing during Cuddy's section on house vs authority? from 7:30 ish, really dig it and would love to know!

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

For sure! Zero 7 - in the waiting line. I think it's actually used in the show to close out an episode, but I forget which. It's definitely earlier on in the show, I remember House and Wilson talking in the snow about Cuddy when it starts lol

[@dulciew1241]

@@somewhereinthemiddle6534 Sweet, thanks so much! I tried to shazam it but failed. I really love this video series too, i like putting it on while i cook or bake, job very well done! 😁

[@Leph1000]

i love this video series but where can i find the cut out part between minute 25 and 26?

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Shoot yeah that edit is pretty bad, gotta fix it. Had to remove a portion where there was a copyright issue when I was showing some final few episode House/Wilson scenes. LUCKY FOR YOU - I actually have the script saved from this one. And thanks for asking, re-reading my notes on this one - this was probably some of my favorite parts of this video. Shame youtube decided my clips were a bit too long and adjusting that is tough. :) Just imagine this without the weird jokes and intercut relevant clips: "As the show goes on, House and Wilson’s overly dependent relationship develops. They move in together, get through tragedies together - and House even fakes his death on the series finale to ensure he can spend time in Wilson’s final days. At the beginning of season 8, House is fresh out of prison- which happens after you a ram a car through an ex’s house, and flee the country for 3 months. In order to stay out of jail, he’s put under Foreman’s supervision at PPTH, and told to behave and not exhibit his stereotypical unruliness. When Wilson is diagnosed with cancer and given only 5 months to live, a petty prank House plays on Foreman ends up backfiring and House’s parole gets revoked. House is then faced with the sad reality that he will have to go back to prison to serve the rest of his sentence, hereby missing Wilson’s final days on earth. WIlson’s illness being the show’s ending plotline is both appropriate and troublesome. I think that the show had been leading up to and ending Cuddy for so long, that there is a huge gaping hole in the last season when Lisa Edelstein lives. With Wilson and House growing so much throughout the show, - it DOES makes sense for House’s character arc to end with him doing something for his best friend. Hell, it’s the only relationship that holds any weight on the show. And House tends to show Wilson how much he needs him. And, of course, vice versa. I think this brings me to one of the most important points about House. Past the addiction, self-sabotage, and general ass-holery, the show ends with House becoming a different person. Every single episode, House is a doctor. He has a job, and he treats patients. But when he learns about Wilson’s sickness, he is not House anymore. He’s transformed. He’s now Greg. Greg visits the doctors with Wilson, gets him drunk to help him numb his feelings and help him deal with it, takes a huge risk illegally administering Wilson’s chemo drugs at his own apartment, even sincerely offering to change his adult diaper during this deal. He even gives his last Vicodin to Wilson to comfort him. Greg is amazing. When he learns Wilson’s cancer can’t be cured, and he only has a short time to live, Greg does everything he can to help Wilson. The doctors say that if he does chemotherapy, it will give him some extra time, but not save him. Greg ensures him that he will get a few years if he chooses to do this. Wilson says he doesn't want to spend his final days in the hospital in excruciating pain. Greg does whatever he can to convince Wilson to do chemo. Whether it be drug him, convince him there’s no afterlife, or surround him with people he BELIEVES he helped. Greg is scrambling to convince his best friend that sticking around for a bit longer is worth it. Greg then "surrenders" and is very nice to him, very sincere. He opens up to Wilson and just wants him to live longer so they can spend more time together. I would like to believe that House has nothing left, and is trying to do his best. He does his best because he really cares about his best friend. And when House fakes his death to spend time with Wilson in his final days, it’s bittersweet, to say the least."

[@Bizzal1017]

Andre Braugher is my favorite actor.

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Omg totally he was classically trained and incredible and HILARIOUS in everything he was in. Taken too soon 😢

[@amandasnider2644]

I think you should check out these shows and their characters: FRINGE, SUPERNATURAL, CRIMINAL MINDS, HANNIBAL, BBC SHERLOCK, AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER These are my comfort shows along with HOUSE that I re-watch frequently, especially FRINGE and SUPERNATURAL

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Love supernatural, although I couldn't get through the last few seasons. Some other great recommendations on there!

[@amandasnider2644]

@@somewhereinthemiddle6534 I can barely get through the last 5 seasons or so. It broke my heart because of so much wasted potential

[@Die4Gesichter]

Why is there a weird cut at 25:46 , I guess something got removed BC of copyright? (Nice video series btw so far!)

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Probably. I think I had to do a few weird cuts and sometimes they're a bit abrupt. Very inconsistent the way those copyrights pop up - but i'll never deter me from doing it!

[@Gooobae]

Great series so far, really enjoyed the detailed breakdown of House as a series and a character, one of my favourite TV shows I’ve seen, watched all episodes of all series around 4 times now and currently on series 2 of my 5th watch through. Look forward to seeing part 3. Amazing job and analysis 👍🏼

[@Tio_Hat]

I love your content, now i will be your fan

[@rosariocastro6386]

It is my right to "rule 34" House and Wilson...

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

And by God you may - just don't say I didn't WARN YOU😏😏

[@NorzOrilKern]

25:43 is that cut intended? it feels verry weird, like you were about to say something else than what's next

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

UGH no it isn't, I had to edit something out for copyright purposes THANKS YT. I had to cut about a minute of me talking about Wilson, how he dies, how House can't fix it and how it affects him. Truly one of my favorite parts, but it's hard since it all got flagged. I posted a reply of what I said to an earlier comment today - you can find the script I wrote for that section :)

[@paranoidppl6616]

Man song that starts Lisa Cuddy section hits hard. Too sad I don't know how to find or identify it :

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJqUo4GPZdeXpbssi=3x-9X-DyKrG8XUWf Enjoy! 😀

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Here's the 'enhanced version' I used for the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTKp4ylrbV5rNEsi=zl_v4W8aYusaRH50&t=569

[@paranoidppl6616]

Yoo thank you very much

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

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[@bengibbons376]

Balls.

[@Dapal0710]

9:13

[@Will8022000]

you rock ! right on w/ your narritives !

[@kokskiproductions3163]

Is part 3 still coming out?

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Currently working on it. ! Been backed up with personal stuff, gonna try and crank it out this next week or so😊

[@mr.cauliflower3536]

A lot of house is decisions made due to having to fire actors.

[@jasmansingh8034]

Hey man cannot find the subscribe button on ios phone

[@somewhereinthemiddle6534]

Looks like you found it 🤣 < 3

[@Wordgoblin]

I don't think House is misogynistic for the most part. He is a jerk toward everyone equally, and generally when he has conflict with women it isn't their gender that's at the center of it, but rather the way that person thinks or acts. Criticising women, or being a jerk to a woman, isn't misogynistic unless it is _because_ they are a woman.

[@mhmorta1]

The video and content is good, but I was feeling harassed by the number of ads in between. Tooooooo much!!! in every 3-4 mins.

[@Jartran72]

I hated how after all of the growth in season 6.. in season 7 it got reversed for no reason. He could have started going to therapy again when he got together with Cuddy, he could have done so much more to be a better boyfriend. I mean why would he be selfish to the point where he can't even take out the garbage for the love of his life? He can be sacrificing for Wilson but not for Cuddy? I.. I was so unhappy, the episode Bombshells killed me. I had a last hope for him to be happy with Dominica.. but ofcourse he played that like an idiot too, even though she was clearly interested in him to some degree, it came over as genuine too. He should fight with Cuddy over patient treatment, there should be Drama but he should not be this season 3 jerk to her, that is just stupid.