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New Amsterdam 2018

“Break the rules. Heal the system.”

★ 8.3/10 · 1,094 votes TV-14 Drama 5 seasons · 89 eps Ended
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What is New Amsterdam?

New Amsterdam is an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC. The series is based on the book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer.

Type
TV series
Year
2018
Status
Ended
Episodes
89
First aired
Sep 25, 2018
Last aired
Jan 17, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Drama
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New Amsterdam is an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC. The series is based on the book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer. It premiered on September 25, 2018, and concluded on January 17, 2023, with a total of 89 episodes over five seasons. The show follows the story of a new medical director who sets out to reform the system at America's oldest public hospital. The medical director, Max Goodwin, aims to provide exceptional care by breaking the rules and bureaucracy. He is determined to succeed and prove that he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into the underfunded and underappreciated hospital. The series features a cast, including Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, and Tyler Labine. New Amsterdam received coverage from various news sources, including Google News, The New York Times, and CNN.

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Should you watch it?

“A determined medical director challenges bureaucracy to revitalize America's oldest public hospital.”

Reasons to watch
  • focus on systemic reform
  • character-driven storytelling
  • fast-paced problem solving
Keep in mind
  • can feel formulaic
  • heavy emotional stakes

Watch it if you enjoy medical dramas that prioritize institutional reform and patient advocacy.

The series contains intense medical situations and emotional themes appropriate for a general drama audience.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 18 episodes
Season 3 · 14 episodes
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is New Amsterdam based on?

The series is based on the book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer.

How many seasons does the show have?

The series ran for five seasons.

Who is the main character?

The series follows Dr. Max Goodwin, the hospital's new medical director.

When did the show air?

The show aired on NBC from September 25, 2018, to January 17, 2023.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 89 episodes.