Overview
Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
In 1900, the surgeons and nurses at the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York push the boundaries of medicine in a time of high mortality rates and zero antibiotics. Chief surgeon Dr. John Thackery pioneers new methods in the field while harboring a severe cocaine addiction.
Season 2
Thackery’s absence, a lack of affluent patients, and financial missteps have led to a decision by the hospital’s board to shutter the downtown location and move uptown, while everyone grapples with both personal and professional challenges.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Clive Owen
Dr. John Thackery
André Holland
Dr. Algernon Edwards
Jeremy Bobb
Herman Barrow
Juliet Rylance
Cornelia Robertson
Eve Hewson
Lucy Elkins
Eric Johnson
Dr. Everett Gallinger
Michael Angarano
Dr. Bertram “Bertie" Chickering, Jr.
Cara Seymour
Sister Harriet
Chris Sullivan
Tom Cleary
Charles Aitken
Henry Robertson
Ying Ying Li
Lin-Lin
Zuzanna Szadkowski
Nurse Pell
Frequently Asked Questions
Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's...
The Knick has 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
The Knick premiered on August 8, 2014.
No, The Knick has ended. The final episode aired on December 18, 2015.
The Knick originally aired on Cinemax. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Knick was created by Jack Amiel.
The Knick has a rating of 7.9/10 based on user reviews.
The Knick is classified as Drama.