Autopsy

It has everything: drama, mystery, human condition, emotional and a good example of bravery on top of everything else in this fabulous episode!

First of all, the little girl who played the patient was so good. Not just in her brave being, but in the quiet moments. She is so mature that she knows what she will miss because of her impending death. One reviewer took points off because of the kiss. She asked for the kiss and it was a tender little kiss. Because it was on the lips people get cranked up, but consider the circumstances. He did not take advantage of her. He filled an empty space.

As for the medicine, like most episodes, the solution was amazing. One of the most touching things I've ever seen. Also, as House rides off on the motorcycle, he is experiencing what life can be; something he has probably missed a lot.

House encounters a 9-year-old cancer victim who has other things going wrong. Even if he finds out what else is wrong with her, and fixes it, she still only has a short time to live. A gripping episode, and tough to watch. A procedure performed near the end, entailing the momentary exsanguination of the girl in order to track down a mysterious object, may very well be a real procedure but it is hair-raising to sit through. I would not recommend this episode for nonadults. In an amusing bit, Dr. Chase becomes the girl's object of adoration. The ending is quite touching. And House is more irritable and argumentative than ever.

Usually I don't write a review. But I came here to write the review for this episode because it made me cry. This is one of the best episode of the TV world hands down. Everyone acted so we'll. And the nail biting procedure to find the clot. Wow.

Everything about this episode is so good. The pace. The filmography. The tone. The child actress is beautiful.