
“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.
First Aired: 8/8/2014
Languages: English
Created by: Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
Type: Scripted
Companies: Anonymous Content
Countries: United States of America

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.

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.

Clive Owen
Dr. John Thackery

Charles Aitken
Henry Robertson

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
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