This was an interestingly shot episode, as the entire thing was presented in flashback vignettes, which were repeatedly edited and re-told like the layers of an onion, until the truth was revealed.
Chase makes a relatively minor mistake, that turns into a fatal error after a series of events leave a mother of two, dead. This is brilliantly tied into Chase learning of his father's death, giving him extenuating circumstances for his misjudgment. This was a wonderful callback to the episode he appeared in earlier in the season.
However, as all of this is revealed, we also see the interpersonal relationships that have been simmering all season begin to produce results, including learning Foreman's real opinion of Chase. During the end scene in front of a peer review board, we learn the biggest twist of the episode, which is that House is viewed as a neglectful mentor and therefore, must be supervised for several months...and that supervisor will be Foreman.
I feel like going forward, there will be an excellent opportunity for us to see who Foreman really is, or whether power corrupts. Also, seeing how House handles being a subordinate and give Omar Epps an opportunity to shine. I just hope such spotlights are given to each team member in their turn, otherwise, I'd think it was just a device to answer the first question and intensify the already uncomfortable relationship the two men have already.
Chase makes a relatively minor mistake, that turns into a fatal error after a series of events leave a mother of two, dead. This is brilliantly tied into Chase learning of his father's death, giving him extenuating circumstances for his misjudgment. This was a wonderful callback to the episode he appeared in earlier in the season.
However, as all of this is revealed, we also see the interpersonal relationships that have been simmering all season begin to produce results, including learning Foreman's real opinion of Chase. During the end scene in front of a peer review board, we learn the biggest twist of the episode, which is that House is viewed as a neglectful mentor and therefore, must be supervised for several months...and that supervisor will be Foreman.
I feel like going forward, there will be an excellent opportunity for us to see who Foreman really is, or whether power corrupts. Also, seeing how House handles being a subordinate and give Omar Epps an opportunity to shine. I just hope such spotlights are given to each team member in their turn, otherwise, I'd think it was just a device to answer the first question and intensify the already uncomfortable relationship the two men have already.