The Knick (2014)

The Knick is a tense, immersive period drama set in New York’s Knickerbocker Hospital in the early 1900s. At the center is Dr. John Thackery, a brilliant but cocaine- and opium-addicted surgeon, and the hospital staff who struggle daily against social prejudice, chronic underfunding, primitive medical knowledge and their own personal demons. Watching The Knick you’ll experience: - A gritty, unflinching look at turn-of-the-century medicine: often graphic, hands-on surgical scenes and risky experimental procedures that underline how far medical science has come. - Intense character drama: ambitious rivalries, moral ambiguity, addiction, affairs and racial tensions that shape every decision and raise the emotional stakes. - Strong period atmosphere: detailed sets and costumes, a claustrophobic hospital environment, and a moody modern score that heightens the unease. - A slow-burn mix of intellectual engagement and visceral shock — the show balances clinical, technical problem-solving with raw human cost. The Knick is gripping and sometimes disturbing, ideal for viewers who want a character-driven, historically rooted drama about medical innovation and the personal price paid for progress.

Actors: André Holland, Clive Owen, Jeremy Bobb

Genres: Drama, History

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