What is it about this man?

I've developed a strange addiction for a very disturbing man. Hugh Laurie plays Doctor Gregory House on the self-titled show HOUSE. I've become a fanatic within the past few months.

I recall a few years ago having a conversation with my editor about alpha men. She cited House as one of her favs. At the time I'd probably checked out a few minutes of the show. I couldn't see what she meant about his appeal. The dude plays an arrogant asshole. The redeeming qualities about him are few. He doe