The Gregory House Character, used to be wise. He was blunt, and rude sometimes. But with selfless intentions, and never the bitter, immature and mean bully, he became afterwards. And maybe it was to prepare us for the « tearjerker » series finale. But this last season make him look bad. And ruin the few remaining episodes, that seem to be there, only to feature too convoluted and boring medical cases. That are actually very simple and dumb. Before the right amount of « buildup » is reached. And what buildup? Characters and dynamics I used to enjoy at first, are now completely destroyed. In favor of more simplified storylines, where the show becomes the shadow of its former self. In Gut Check, not only does the medical case, is dull. And the patient, too one dimensional, regardless of his emotional reactions. But the House character is insufferable, and the supporting roles, come across as his minions or his personal scapegoats. With the latter being too forgiving of his unacceptable « treatments ». It's safe to say, season 8 is the worst of the series for me. Thanks to the lazy writing and obnoxious, and/or plain characters. And a hospital that lacks life...
