Why did the House series end?

Do you miss Dr. House’s quirky, to put it mildly, personality and wonder why the series ended “so soon”? Yes, this tongue-in-cheek phrase has a purpose and will be explained below. Many fans missed the series House, which was canceled in its eighth season.

And yes, that wouldn’t be a short run for most TV series, but when it comes to medical series, things change. They are a television classic and have been successful for decades. Programs of this genre have become so popular among the public that the series end up remaining on the air for many years.

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Well, in the case of House, the decision to cancel the eighth season was not something expected. The series was broadcast in Brazil from May 2004 to May 2012 on Fox, Universal Channel and Rede Record. It then entered the catalogs of streaming platforms, such as Amazon Prime Video, Globoplay and Netflix.

And it was precisely the return of all the seasons of House on Netflix that caused a repercussion among fans, who are keeping the title among the most watched on the platform. And who knows, it might have prompted this question: Why did House end, after all?

The decision to cancel House in the middle of season eight ended up taking everyone by surprise. According to the producer himself they were willing to pay several million more for 22 more episodes. The negotiations, however, would take place with only 13 episodes, so the best decision was to actually finish the series.

The eighth season of House ended with 22 episodes. The announcement of the series’ cancellation was made after the airing of the eleventh episode of the eighth season.

An open letter signed by David Shore, creator of the series, Hugh Laurie, protagonist, and Katie Jacobs, producer, has been published, revealing what was decided and the reasons for it. The document stated that there were many dead ends on whether or not to cancel and that the main reason was to maintain the enigmatic essence of the character.

News reports at the time also said that Hugh Laurie was one of the people in favor of continuing production, even willing to give up part of his salary if the plan was more expensive than expected. Another factor that may have contributed was the low ratings of the later episodes, even with a loyal fan base.

The Gregory House Enigma

Actor Hugh Laurie brings to life the character of Doctor Gregory House, who, despite being fictional, was inspired by American journalist and doctor Lisa Sanders. Sanders has written the monthly “Diagnosis” column in the New York Times magazine since 2002.

Her experience as an internist at Yale University School of Medicine, a former CBS News producer and writer, contributed to the authenticity and complexity of the medical cases presented in House. Sanders served as the program’s technical advisor.

Dr. House is a physician who places emphasis on ethics in the practice of his profession. He is an excellent specialist, but does not know how to behave socially with his patients. He is a character who doesn’t have much attachment to people, much less patients. The process of diagnosis and treatment is all about learning more.

The public has mixed reactions to Dr. House’s behavior. Some praise his Sherlockian character, while others attribute a certain air of sadism to the character.

The legacy of medical series

Perhaps the surprise that a series lasted 8 seasons comes from the habit we have of seeing programs with this theme last a long time, without tiring the audience.

Medical series tend to follow the dramatic line and have episodes lasting an hour each. They basically focus on the daily life of a hospital or any other similar environment, such as a clinic, surgical office, etc.

They are also considered important sources of expanding knowledge and new insights into healthcare careers. Take the case of the documentary series “Diagnosis”, it is a good example.

However, the main goal of these series is to entertain and they do not always completely represent medical practice. For example, a study states that the series Grey’s Anatomy gives the wrong idea about medicine. But then it depends on who is watching it and for what purpose, right?

The House series isn’t over… in the hearts of fans

The House series has an overall audience rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise Hugh Laurie’s performance as Dr. House. In general, the public rating on the main specialized sites believes that the first seasons are excellent, but that the last ones are boring.

The House series was created by David Shore and Paul Attanasio. Shore is a Canadian screenwriter, television producer and former lawyer. He also created the series The Good Doctor (2017).

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