Someone who does a heroic act isn't necessarily a hero? Wow! "Larger Than Life" tries to be deep or something like that, but the point it tries to hit on is pretty obvious. Martha is amazed by this heroic act, House is unimpressed, and House's realism comes out atop in the end.
Taub and his wife--does anyone care about them together or as individuals? If you do, then you'll be shocked that Taub wants a divorce. Shocked! I mean, after the serial infidelity, online boyfriend, who would've thought they shouldn't be married?
Cuddy's mother ambushing House provided enough humor to save the episode from oblivion. The drugging, while atrocious from a story and character standpoint, was hilarious in Hugh Laurie's hands. As for meaningful development in the episode, there is none, as Cuddy's mother apologizes and leaves. Cuddy is largely a non-factor in the episode and House gets his alone time. At this point, House is running on steam and it's only time before it completely grinds to a halt.
Score: 8.0/10
