Secrets of the series "Doctor House": Why did Cutner shoot himself?

American television series "Doctor House", released in 2004, almost instantly became a cult. True, after the third season, his ratings began to fall. To refresh the story, several new characters were introduced by the screenwriters, among them Dr. Katner. However, at the end of the fifth season, this hero unexpectedly ends his life by suicide. Why did Katner shoot himself in Doctor House? This question still worries many viewers. It is worth trying to find an answer to it.

TV series "Doctor House"

Before you figure out why Kutner shot himself, you should remember a few facts about the TV series House, MD, as well as the character and his performer, Cal Penna.

The television series on medical investigations was launched on November 16, 2004 and lasted for 8 seasons. During this time, many famous actors of our time appeared in it. The main role was played by Briton Hugh Laurie ("Jeeves and Worcester", "Stuart Little").

This project gave a start to the career of many now popular serial actors. Among them, Jennifer Morrison (now plays the title role in Once Upon a Time), Lisa Edelstein ("The Good Wife" and "Guide to the Divorce of Girlfriends"), Jesse Spencer (Firefighters Chicago) and Omar Epps ("Resurrection").

Character Lauren Kutner

It is worth to learn more about the character before you understand the reason why Kutner shot himself. From the series "Doctor House", much is known about the character and biography of Lauren Kutner.

Where the hero was born and spent the first years of his life is unknown, it is only specified that his real parents were Hindus, they bore the name of Chowdhry and kept a small shop.

When the boy was only 6 years old, the robber broke into the parents' store and, in front of Lauren, killed his father and mother. Some fans of Dr. House believe that this childish trauma can explain why Kutner shot himself when he grew up.

The young orphan was adopted by Richard and Julia Kutner, whose names Lauren began to wear.

The television series does not specify how the hero's school years and school years passed. It is mentioned only that at school he was a bully, and at university he was indulging in drugs. At the time of appearing in "Doctor House" (season 4, 2 series) Kutner already had a doctorate, specialized in sports and rehabilitation medicine.

When Gregory House conducted the selection for a place in his team, Lauren several times was on the verge of dismissal. For the first time, House drove him out because of the tapping. Later, one of the contenders (with whom Kutner was very friendly and looked after his child) - Cole to get a job, conspired with Cuddy and sought the dismissal of Lauren. That's only Gregory guessed intrigue and fired Cole himself.

During the 37 series in which this character appeared, he manifested himself as a professional and resourceful physician. However, in the 20 series of season 5, Lauren Kutner was found shot in his own apartment. The police considered it a suicide, but Dr. House did not believe this and tried to find out why Kutner shot himself. From the series does not become understandable reason for such an act, because not finding answers, Gregory just resigned.

At the end of season 5, when hallucinations begin in House because of regular drug use, in one of them he sees Kutner. Also in the last series of the whole project, being on the brink of death, Gregory again sees the ghost of a suicide Indian who persuades him to fight for his life.

The performer of the role of Kutner is Cal Penn

The role of a resourceful physician with an eternal grin on his face was played by the famous American actor of Indian origin - Cal Penn.

Prior to participating in "Doctor House" he managed to star in episodic roles in many well-known television projects. Among them are Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Little Witch, First Aid, New York Police, etc. He also starred in the films "The King of Parties" and "The King of Parties 2: The Rise of the Taj", "Very Epic Cinema", "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle 1-3", "Son of the Mask" and "Bachelor Party in Vegas".

Today, the actor has become less popular, but he continues to withdraw. The most famous modern project with his participation is the television series "Successor".

Why Kutner shot himself

As repeatedly stated in an interview with Cal Pen, he had two cherished dreams in life: becoming a famous actor and making a political career. As a child of immigrants from India, the actor dreamed of representing the interests of his people in the congress. For this reason, he actively supported Barack Obama when he ran for presidency.

In 2009, Obama invited Cal to take an important position in his administration - acting as an assistant to the head of the public relations department. Penn gladly agreed, but at this time he was shot in "Doctor House."

The contract actor allowed him to quickly quit the project, but it was necessary to somehow beat the plot.

At first, it was planned to transfer the hero Pena to work in another hospital, but then the writers decided to kill the hero without any explanation. But why Kutner shot himself, and was not killed in robbery or in any other way - still remains a mystery. Most likely, the writers left a suicide without explanation, in order to somehow beat the story in the future, but they did not do it.

Interesting facts

Lauren Kutner worked at Dr. House for 2 years.

It is noteworthy that in episode 12 episode 5 the hero declares that he is not inclined to suicide.

Arriving at the competition for a place in the diagnostic team of House, Kutner received the order number 6. When Gregory first fired him, Lauren returned, turning the numbering and posing as the 9th applicant.

Despite the fact that he fought for a place in the team with Amber Volakis, apparently, sympathized with her. So he invited her to a date, but the girl refused.

Kutner made an enemy in the face of the head physician Cuddy because he set fire to the patient's defibrillator in the pressure chamber.

In retaliation House once pissed on his chair.

Lauren Kutner was in the second team of Dr. House and appeared only in 2 seasons of the project. However, during this time managed to fall in love with the audience. It is a pity that this character was so clumsy removed from the plot, but not everything happens as you want, even if it's the life of a fictional hero.