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Season 2 – The Knick

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As upscale care in New York shifts from urban locales in the early 1900s, Knickerbocker Hospital remains in the city to serve a mostly poor, immigrant population. Undeterred by high mortality from sepsis in a pre-antibiotics era, chief surgeon John Thackery pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering procedures despite his painful past and severe cocaine addiction. Dr. Algernon Edwards, recruited by hospital patron Capt. August Robertson, is the chief's professional equal, but Edwards' color skews Thackery's opinion -- until a chance discovery changes it. Co-executive produced by Steven Soderbergh, who directs the first season, "The Knick" is a sometimes-graphic drama, revealing racism and corruption while desperate people became operating-room guinea pigs.
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The Knick delivers an addictive second season with stunning visuals, knockout performances, and disturbing moments adding up to a period drama that's anything but dated.

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Eric Deggans NPR 11/26/2019
"The Knick" impresses with a look, sound and feel unlike any other series on the small screen. It's a style that continues to distinguish the show in its second season. Go to Full Review Michael Starr New York Post 11/05/2015
I like the way in which The Knick takes its sweet time in telling the multi-layered stories in its checkerboard mosaic - without the in-your-face pacing that permeates just about every prime-time drama. Go to Full Review Brian Moylan Guardian 10/19/2015
The Knick hasn't won any Emmys and doesn't get the amount of critical praise that Mad Men did and it's a shame. Not only is it a similar show - it might be even better. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/16/2018
The Knick has maintained the level in its return. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot 08/02/2016
4/5
The Knick comes back for its second season bigger and better than ever, featuring several captivating storylines, outstanding production values, and a terrific ensemble, all entwined in a compelling and fascinating medical drama. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 10/19/2015
8.2/10
Soderbergh's versatile style can service many thematic masters and his skill with atmosphere helps elevate both performance and story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Francine J. @Franniej525 Oct 18 Thoroughly enjoyed seasons 1 & 2!!! I would LOVE to have HBOMax create a season 3 See more Alain E @AlainE Jul 10 I enjoyed the first season immensely but after 41 minutes in S2 E1 I am giving up. The protagonist is currently imprisoned in a sailing boat, possibly as an innovative addiction treatment, the former ambulance driver is involved in probably illegal boxing matches and there are some dead illegal immigrants in a port. The realism of the first season flew through the window. Total hubris. See more Claudiu I 12/10/2023 I'm sad that is over. Some characters evolved in unexpected ways. The show is interesting and perhaps better than first season. Cinematographic quality is very high. See more Wojciech K 05/01/2023 Creme de la creme! I love it! See more tom m 08/07/2022 Quite well done and an interesting story. See more 10/16/2021 Even better than the first series, there is a moment in this season that gets all the hair standing up on the back of my neck. It gives me goosebumps even thinking about it. It's amazing. See more Read all reviews
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Clive Owen

Dr. John Thackery

André Holland

Dr. Algernon Edwards

Eve Hewson

Lucy Elkins

Jeremy Bobb

Herman Barrow

Juliet Rylance

Cornelia Robertson

Michael Angarano

Dr. Bertie Chickering Jr.

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 16, 2015 Ten Knots Dr. Edwards lobbies to be appointed chief of surgery; Dr. Gallinger refuses to return as Edwards' subordinate; Lucy's attempts to make amends with Bertie are rebuffed; Cleary schemes to make extra money. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 2015 You're No Rose Dr. Thackery sets his sights on a return to the Knick; Cornelia enlists Cleary to do a dirty job; Bertie makes a change; Robertson pushes a new subway initiative; Barrow drives up construction costs; an unexpected visitor surprises Lucy. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 2015 The Best With the Best to Get the Best Thackery enlists Edwards to help him test a new hypothesis; Lucy learns that confession is not always good for the soul; a young journalist works on a story about one of Thackery's rivals; Barrow faces a new adversary at Tammany Hall. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 2015 Wonderful Surprises Abby's worsening condition persuades Thackery to test out his novel syphilis treatment; Edwards comes clean to Opal but is surprised at her response; Cornelia probes a suspicious death. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2015 Whiplash The Knick faces an influx of patients following a subway explosion; Lucy takes advice from one of Ping Wu's girls; Thackery tests out his latest theory on addiction; Genevieve charms the Chickerings. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2015 There Are Rules Bertie takes matters into his own hands at Mt. Sinai; Thackery investigates the efficacy of hypnosis; Cornelia visits the brother of a deceased immigrant with ties to Speight; Harriet agrees to make a change. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 2015 Williams and Walker Thackery readies himself to attempt the separation of conjoined twins in front of a packed audience; Cornelia attends a gala charity ball for the new Knick; Algernon gets a long-overdue spotlight in the surgical theater. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 2015 Not Well at All Thackery introduces a new kind of cure to his inebriation ward; Brockhurst demands the return of his girls; Cornelia presents evidence of the company's wrongdoing to Henry; Thackery performs plastic surgery on Abby. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2015 Do You Remember Moon Flower? How the doctor arrived is revealed; the conflict between Edwards and Gallinger comes to a head; Cleary and Harriet launch a joint business venture. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 18, 2015 This Is All We Are Thackery eschews Zinberg's advice; Cornelia confronts Henry about his role in the family business; Barrow defends his actions at the hospital construction site. Details

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The Knick — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Steven Soderbergh
Executive Producer
Steven Soderbergh, Jack Amiel, Michael Begler, Gregory Jacobs, Michael Sugar, Clive Owen
Screenwriter
Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 2015