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The Knick 2014

“Modern medicine had to start somewhere.”

★ 7.9/10 · 523 votes TV-MA Drama 2 seasons · 20 eps Canceled
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What is The Knick?

The television series "The Knick" is set in a hospital in downtown New York. The show is centered on the hospital and its staff, particularly the hospital's chief surgeon, who is a brilliant and pioneering figure in the field of medicine.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Canceled
Episodes
20
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Aug 8, 2014
Last aired
Dec 18, 2015
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Cinemax
Genres
Drama
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85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama
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The television series "The Knick" is set in a hospital in downtown New York. The show is centered on the hospital and its staff, particularly the hospital's chief surgeon, who is a brilliant and pioneering figure in the field of medicine. This surgeon is known for pushing the boundaries of medical procedures, introducing new techniques and methods. However, the surgeon struggles with a severe addiction to a substance that affects their personal and professional life. The series explores the challenges and complexities of working in a medical setting during this time period, highlighting the innovative spirit and the personal struggles of its main characters.

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Should you watch it?

“Explore the gritty beginnings of modern medicine at a downtown New York hospital in 1900.”

Reasons to watch
  • follows brilliant chief surgeon Dr. John Thackery
  • showcases the pioneering of new medical procedures
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  • features a main character struggling with a severe drug addiction

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about the origins of modern medicine.

This television series carries a TV-MA rating.

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When is The Knick set?

The series is set in downtown New York in the year 1900.

What is the main setting of the show?

The show is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff.

Who is Dr. John Thackery?

Dr. John Thackery is the brilliant chief surgeon at the hospital who pushes medicine's boundaries.

What struggles does Dr. John Thackery face?

He struggles with a severe drug addiction while pioneering new medical procedures.

What genre is The Knick?

It is a drama television series with a TV-MA rating.

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