New Amsterdam

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 4, 2008
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    30
    The whole enterprise is very shoddy and predictable, and I can’t imagine that anyone involved did this for anything but a paycheck.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    25
    New Amsterdam is very average--and in many aspects is well below average. It never feels like much more than a cliche.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best TV Season of 2008
38
#38 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
22
#22 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

User Reviews

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 56
  3. Negative: 4 out of 56
  1. thecritic12
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    I'm giving this new TV series a "thumbs up!" for being one of the most innovative and heartwarming medical dramas on tv. I find it both easyI'm giving this new TV series a "thumbs up!" for being one of the most innovative and heartwarming medical dramas on tv. I find it both easy to watch and socially redeeming. It surpasses "E.R." in terms of the quality of acting with the overlapping dramas occurring at the Hospital. I find myself 'at the edge of my seat' at certain points in the show, thanks to the fast-paced nature of the story line and great acting. Overall, a rewarding experience for the viewer.… Full Review »
  2. Nikou
    Oct 18, 2018
    9
    It is great to see the attempts of sincere professionals but the problem with the medical shows is that we're always thinking how much modernIt is great to see the attempts of sincere professionals but the problem with the medical shows is that we're always thinking how much modern medicine is waste of everything in many its aspects....esp. in treating so-called incurable diseases such as cancer.… Full Review »
  3. Sayuri-Sai
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    Very realistic show; it reveals a lot about the health care system and hospitals in the U.S. Pay attention because these scenarios really playVery realistic show; it reveals a lot about the health care system and hospitals in the U.S. Pay attention because these scenarios really play out in emergency rooms across the country. It's a shame it takes a drama series to tell the truth.… Full Review »
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