As a fan of House and soon to be medical student, my parents decided that this boxset would be a suitable gift, and could be argued as somewhat educational. The day I received it was a dangerous one indeed. Episode after episode after episode were watched at alarming rates (My record being 17 episodes in one day). Yet, even after this somewhat dangerous House binge, the show has not lost one drop of the charm it had in episode number 1. Yes, I have an interest in medical things, and the medicine behind the show interested me greatly, but that's not what makes House so enjoyable. Rather, the cleverness of the writing and the superb acting, not just from Hugh Laurie but the rest of the central cast and various guest performances, makes the show interesting every time.
I guarantee that if you have any interest in medicine, or television in general, you won't regret the journey to Princeton Plainsboro.

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The show focuses on Dr Gregory House a dysfunctional, maverick, diagnostician in a New Jersey teaching hospital. Along with his small team each episode sees him using every method at his disposal, some somewhat unconventional, to solve medical mysteries.

The real beauty of the show is the development of Houses relationships with the people around him. Like all true geniuses he is a flawed character, and his relationships highlight these flaws. Hugh Laurie in the tital role is superb and adds a real British dryness to the humour, all be it with a very convincing American accent! Apparently when Bryan Singer the producer of the show, of X-Men fame, first saw Hugh's casting tape he declared "That's exactly what we're after, a good old fashioned American actor!" he was obviously not a fan of Blackadder! In his defence, Hugh's accent is so natural that hearing him revert back to his own British accent in the extras is somewhat strange.

Each season has a different central storyline which develops in each episode and keeps you hooked and each season manages to better the previous one. The show is dramatic, sad, uplifting and funny in equal amounts and certain to keep you watching.

Why waste time searching through 1000 channels on Sky when you can get over 30 hours of fantastic television to enjoy at your pleasure, a must buy.