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The Knick
Modern medicine had to start somewhere.
2014·2 Seasons·20 Episodes·★ 7.8
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.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
10 episodes
2014
Season 2
10 episodes
2015
Cast
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