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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

8 Biggest Sherlock Holmes References In House

House ans Holmes

Of the many adaptations and spin-offs of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, House M.D. is one of the most subtle yet detailed versions of the character. House M.D. follows the charismatic physician, Gregory House, as he leads a team of doctors through some of the strangest medical cases on television. Dr. House, played by Hugh Laurie, is an irate and narcissistic yet highly intelligent man who seems to always have all the answers, though he often struggles when it comes to his personal life and relationships.

Sherlock Holmes is a character who was first written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Holmes appeared in four novels by Doyle as well as numerous short stories, all of which proved incredibly popular. Holmes became famous among readers for his unerring wit and unique personality that ranged from cold and distant to animated and quick-thinking. A variety of adaptations have been created since including the BBC's Sherlock, Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, and CBS's Elementary. In particular, House M.D. is an interesting iteration of the character because of its focus on medicine, the love-to-hate quality of the main character, and the many specific references to Holmes to viewers could easily miss.

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