The Knick TV series premiered on Cinemax, introducing audiences to the early 20th-century New York hospital and the pioneering medical practices featured in the show.
The Knick TV series aired its final episode, concluding its story across two seasons.
Dr. John Thackery becomes the lead surgeon at the Knickerbocker Hospital, introducing innovative surgical techniques and pushing the boundaries of medical science.
Dr. Thackery successfully uses cocaine as a local anesthetic in surgery, marking a significant advancement in pain management during operations.
Nurse Lucy Elkins introduces an anesthesia wheel to control dose administration, improving patient safety during surgeries.
Dr. Algernon Edwards, a highly skilled African American surgeon, is hired despite racial prejudice, challenging social norms at the Knick.
A syphilis outbreak occurs among some hospital staff, prompting investigations into hospital hygiene and sexual health practices.
Dr. Thackery battles cocaine and opium addiction while trying to maintain his surgical genius and reputation.
Tensions rise between the hospital board focusing on financial interests and the medical staff prioritizing patient care and medical advancements.
The Knick acquires and begins using X-ray technology, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
Dr. Thackery and Dr. Edwards perform a pioneering brain surgery, marking a milestone in neurological medicine.
Dr. Edwards uncovers and challenges financial corruption and unethical practices within the hospital administration.
