Premise: Set in the early 1900s, “The Knick” is a medical drama that takes us inside the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York City. The show focuses on the hospital’s surgical team, led by the brilliant but flawed Dr. John Thackery, as they navigate a host of challenges—from racial tension to medical ethics—while trying to make pioneering advances in medicine.
Main Central Characters:
- Dr. John Thackery (Clive Owen): The talented and charismatic chief surgeon of the hospital who battles drug addiction.
- Dr. Algernon Edwards (André Holland): A talented African American surgeon who faces systemic racism.
- Cornelia Robertson (Juliet Rylance): Head of the hospital board and a socialite who grapples with issues of gender and class.
- Nurse Lucy Elkins (Eve Hewson): A young nurse who is both passionate about her job and complicated in her personal life.
Themes: “The Knick” explores the tensions between medical innovation and ethics, depicting how societal issues like racism, classism, and gender discrimination intersect with healthcare. The series offers an unflinching look at the harsh realities of medical practice at the turn of the 20th century, emphasizing the risks and the daring nature of the professionals who shaped modern medicine.
Critical Consensus and Rating: 4.5/5 The series received widespread critical acclaim for its meticulous attention to historical detail, its unflinching portrayal of early medical practices, and stellar performances, especially that of Clive Owen. Some critics noted that the series could be intense and graphic, which may not suit all viewers.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating: The show has a TV-MA rating, due to graphic surgical scenes, strong language, and themes of drug use and racial discrimination.
Broadcast Information: “The Knick” originally aired on Cinemax from 2014 to 2015.
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