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The Knick

2014 – 2015Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic788.5Rotten Tomatoes92%96%

A tense, moving drama series about history and technology, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E10 "This Is All We Are" 9.3

Episodes

8.3
8.4

Story

Modern medicine had to start somewhere.

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.

Feels like

  • Visceral Medical Drama
  • Gritty Historical Realism
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Sonic Immersion
  • Addiction & Descent
  • Institutional Corruption
  • Period-Accurate Detail
  • Unflinching Gore
  • Modern Soundtrack in Period Setting
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
Michael Begler, Jack Amiel, Steven Katz
Produced by
Steven Katz, Michael Polaire
Music by
Cliff Martinez

Everyone

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Facts

August 8, 2014 · December 18, 2015 · Ended

First aired
August 8, 2014
Last aired
December 18, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

The Corrupter, Broken Pedestal, Badass Boast +9

  • The Corrupter
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Badass Boast
  • Villainous Rescue
  • Break the Cutie
  • Mad Doctor
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • The Social Darwinist
  • Hookers and Blow
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Knick?"

Questions about The Knick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Knick?

HBO MaxCinemaxSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Knick streams on HBO Max, Cinemax, and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 98 other countries.

Is The Knick worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78).

How long does it take to watch The Knick?

20 h

About 20 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will I feel good after watching The Knick?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Knick plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Knick use?

The CorrupterBroken PedestalBadass BoastVillainous RescueBreak the CutieMad DoctorAffectionate NicknameThe Social DarwinistHookers and BlowDriven to SuicideGadgeteer GeniusDeliberate Values Dissonanceand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including The Corrupter, Broken Pedestal, and Badass Boast.