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Season 1 – New Amsterdam

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62% Tomatometer 21 Reviews 57% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
When New York homicide detective John Amsterdam says he brings a lifetime of experience to his work, he's not kidding. Amsterdam is immortal -- a former Dutch soldier in the 17th century colony of New Amsterdam who was granted eternal life after saving an Indian girl from a massacre. The spell she wove in gratitude will be broken only when he finds his true love. Dr. Sara Dillane is the physician who treats Amsterdam when he suffers what appears to be a massive heart attack.
New Amsterdam — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

New Amsterdam is an unfocused standard cop show that is saved by the charm and good looks of its main star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

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Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer 10/02/2019
The flashing back in New York's history - the guy and the city grew up together, get it? - is integral and intriguing, too. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond The Hollywood Reporter 10/02/2019
[T]he first two "Amsterdam" installments -- implausible and sometimes absurd though they might be -- prove sufficiently captivating to inspire a return visit with Mr. Fountain of Youth. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger 10/02/2019
It just seems like a waste. Why take a character with many lifetimes worth of possible stories to tell and strand him in a format that the networks have recently worked to death? Go to Full Review Ariba Bhuvad Cultured Vultures 10/09/2019
New Amsterdam is truly such a pleasure to watch from week to week, and the stories it possesses have a way of inspiring and uplifting us. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin Hartford Courant 10/02/2019
It's all pretty bad. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 10/02/2019
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[T]he show takes a very serious approach to both its weekly murder mysteries and unfolding mythology. The latter realm holds both promise and fascination, though, particularly in Thursday's second episode. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/01/2021 I really liked New Amsterdam when the series first started. I was excited to see the actor who plays Max, from Blacklist, was on it. I enjoyed the series, as I was a big fan of ER and House! Lately, though, I can barely stomach to watch it. The writers clearly have a one-sided, liberal a that they are pushing, through the dialogue of the characters. I don't mind shows that being up controversial topics…as long as it is not one-sided. It's too bad they had to ruin what was otherwise a really great show with wonderful acting! They needed to stick to portraying patients who needed care and the healthcare providers who were caring for them. Too political…and too one-sided. No longer a fan. See more 10/15/2018 If you like this there is something wrong with you. Wish I could give it 1 star. Made a rotten tomatoes account just to say this. Now I'm going to get all those emails. Worth it. Bad show See more 10/03/2018 Love it. It gives a fresh perspective on hospital life See more Read all reviews
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Actor

Zuleikha Robinson

Actor

Stephen Henderson

Actor

Alexie Gilmore

Actor

Robert Clohessy

Guest Star

Susan Misner

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 4, 2008 Pilot Amsterdam is led back to his past when he takes on a case of a murdered socialite, which leads to an old love. Meanwhile, John has a heart attack and believes he's finally found his true love, the one who can make him mortal. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2008 Golden Boy Amsterdam and Eva investigate the death of a student at a prestigious private school; one of Amsterdam's biggest secrets comes to light. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 10, 2008 Soldier's Heart A homeless war veteran confesses to the murder of a controversial psychiatrist, but Amsterdam is skeptical; Amsterdam is brought closer to finding the person he feels will unlock his heart and make him mortal. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 17, 2008 Honor The brutal rape and murder of a nun and a similar attack on a photographer's assistant, who escapes death, leads Amsterdam to remember similar crimes he witnessed in the 1800s; Amsterdam and Sara get to know each other better. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 24, 2008 Keep the Change John and Eva investigate the death of a homeless man whose best friend believes was murdered; John remembers when he struggled with addictions and entered a 12-step program back in 1964. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 31, 2008 Legacy John and Eva investigate the death of a young man who resembles John's lost son, from the early 1900s; John questions his past actions and the consequences they have on those around him. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 7, 2008 Reclassified John wants to grant the dying wish of his first partner, Andy, who has leukemia, caused by a bullet lodged in his heart; John's investigation leads to an altercation with the Russian mafia. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 14, 2008 Love Hurts While John recovers from his recent gunshot wound, he and Eva investigate the death of a woman who appears to have drowned; John has flashbacks of his life in the 1920s; he questions if Sarah is his soul mate. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 4, 2008