House - Season 3

I think that this session contains some of the best episodes of House there are. All the characters, particularly that of House are portrayed in greater depth and there is a great story arch in the form of a battle of wits between House and an aggrieved law enforcement patient. This is contained well within the over arching story of dynamics between House, his team, his superiors within the hospital and all this while some fantastic rewatchable individual episodic storylines. For shoppers unfamiliar with House (although this is the third season so I'd assume you could be if you've searched this in particular) its a "medical mystery" series in which House and his team of brilliant Doctors carry out medical investigations and attempt to diagnose and treat illnesses which have already proven confounding and can carry on doing so until the Sherlock Holmes like figure of House discovers what's really going on a reveals it all as really elementary. House himself isnt a nice guy, at least he hasnt any bedside manner, and his interactions with others all appear to be characterised by a low key hostility. In this season of House this is developed to great extent and some of the reasons why House has choosen the profession he is in, one that necessitates such contact with people are mused about, I found this really entertaining. Although the viewer is left wondering whether House choose to be become a Doctor because he has some obsessive needs to unravel puzzles or because people will over look his character flaws because they need his learning. The boggy of drug addiction/dependency remains ever present and it is also used to account for House's character also but through the medium of the battle of wits with the law man, who has some interesting character flaws all of his own, the impact of addiction upon House's "nearest and dearest" of staff and superiors is investigated too. I liked some of what was featured here about friendship, reciprocal needs and the dynamics between House and others. I think the best episodes are "One Day, One Room" and "Airborne". In "One Day, One Room" House works day surgery and encounters a rape survivor, the dynamic between House and the traumatised young woman is acted brilliantly. House is bewildered by what she wants from him and why he should be so important to her, he resorts to a lot of therapeutic "scripts" and well acted sincerity, all the while this is contrasted with the rape survivors own world view of life being a series of rooms and the people in each room. There are some brilliant exchanges during this episode, the sharing of life stories and why that matters was very interesting. While in "Airborne" House finds himself on a flight and has to recreate the sort of dynamic he has with his team of doctors by having passengers perform roles similiar to them in order to discover what illness is threatening everyone on the plane. While medicine and medical investigation provide the backstory to House the real gripping element is the human drama and the sheer deepth of the characters and dynamics portrayed in the show. To this end there's also some weirdness about dreams and House's own reflection plays a role in his diagnosis towards the end of the season. For fans there is plenty here to satisfy, for people new to the series too I believe that its as good a place to begin as any since it has some of the best material in the series per se. Highly recommended.

I am a nutjob. I bought the other House boxsets as soon as I could and I have this one on pre-order. The team just got crazier, more intense and defintaly out of control. But it's House, what do you expect? House's problems become everyones problems as he insults a policeman who takes it personal and hounds him till he gets him on a charge of narcotics. Barriers are pushed and friendships are stretched to the absolute. But this ongoing story threads itself through the usual taut medical cases that are literally thrown at House who would rather watch tv or play video games. Once you leave that initial story behind, there are more twists and turns in the individual storylines than twists and turns in a game of twister. One complaint is that with the end episode, I hoping that British tv gets a hold of series 4 next year. Here's hoping.

Hugh Laurie's Dr Gregory House is one of the finest characters from US television in a very long time. Other recent American medical dramas such as Grey's Anatomy are still very good, but simply cannot compete with the brilliance of House. A large proportion of this season is taken up by House's involvement with the police, with Detective Tritter going out of his way to bring House down for his addiction to Vicodin. The story develops over several episodes, until "Words and Deeds" when House is finally put on trial. As ever, the rare diseases and strange diagnoses are the basis of each episode, with "House Training" leading to a huge mistake by the team. If you're a fan of House, then this season is quite simply a must-have buy.

House Season 3 is entertaining. There is a much needed expansion to the non-medical plot lines, including House's legal struggle. Hugh Laurie is inspired throughout and remains the pivotal character. Can he really be the slightly ridiculous figure who cast his shadow in British comedies like Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster? Unfortunately, the other characters are grossly underwritten, mere adjuncts to House's savage and uncompromising moods. They stand and fall by their reaction to House. It would be much better if we saw plotlines that do not detract from the style of the show but still add value. I realise that this show does not want to be an ER (more's the pity) or a lesser hospital show, but it can retain its edge with a little more forethought. One big thing that can grate... how many more detective trails can we watch where numerous false diagnosis' are conjured up before wilting away? The medical drama is formulaic and a little jaded, hence the need for plots that branch out. Still, I've enjoyed all three series and will watch the next with anticipation.

I had always watched House whenever it was on TV, but decided it was time to sit down with every episode and watch them properly in order. I'm halfway through this season, and already I can't wait to put the next DVD in. This is truly addictive TV, and at this rate I should be onto season 4 next week! Great actors, great story arc and plenty of twists. Couldn't ask for more.

The other half got me into house after watching it on Hallmark. I bought this one for her for Xmas. What can I say but Oh My God. The season is great as usual but leaves you wondering whats coming next. Having already bought and watched Season 4 when I wrote this I can tell you that House just gets better and better. We have all 4 Seasons Box Sets and are waiting for Season 5.

Nearly all discs stopped playing midway through. Not had this issue with other discs from previous series from different sellers

Howdy. If you like house youll already have watched season 1 & 2. 3 is more of the same. More illnesses that seem to be colds, but turn out to be some strange form of jungle fever caught from a soggy bit of lettuce that the neighbours hired help hurled in a complex manner at the exact zenneth of the sun on the 3rd of november. Or something. But season 3 seems to have more of a story behind it. Yes house is still a grouch etc, yes hes always right with his diagnosis. And yes the people are better by the end. But now theres a bit of a story which spans a few episode. So now theres a cliff hanger that makes you want to watch it. And that, in my opinion, makes season 3 better. Go buy it. Ta