New Amsterdam

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

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  1. AdamG.
    Mar 6, 2008
    9
    A great show with a lot of potential ! The lead has great presence.
  2. MichaelA.
    Mar 16, 2008
    9
    The characters are generally likable and the writing is smart and funny. I was generally surprised that I would enjoy the show this much.
  3. MasJ.
    Mar 5, 2008
    4
    Season premiere was surprisingly slow and the gimmick of older people recognizing the star as an acquaintance from long ago was already strained.
  4. KristinaJ.
    Apr 10, 2008
    10
    This is the best show out there. It's original and the fact that its a combination between a crime series and sci fi makes it suspenseful.
  5. CodyB.
    Mar 10, 2008
    9
    Its about time Fox comes out with a series different than the crap they usually release. I hope they get more into his past and spend a little more time doing it. It would be cool if they tie some of the murder mysteries in with his past.
  6. RichoTB
    Mar 7, 2008
    3
    Wow. This show is absolutely horrendous. I don't have a clue why people are claiming its a paranormal drama... people are going on as if its got some unique plot device the likes of which Tru Calling, Supernatural or Moonlight contains. It doesn't. It really is just another generic, mundane, boring cop show, and the concept of an immortal protagonist sounds a lot more exciting Wow. This show is absolutely horrendous. I don't have a clue why people are claiming its a paranormal drama... people are going on as if its got some unique plot device the likes of which Tru Calling, Supernatural or Moonlight contains. It doesn't. It really is just another generic, mundane, boring cop show, and the concept of an immortal protagonist sounds a lot more exciting than how its executed in this series. Nothing worthwhile to say about it really. Sure, its not as bad as Women's Murder Club, but its still really awful. It does absolutely nothing interesting or entertaining to hold your attention. This show is the epitome of boring, just another murder-of-the-week police procedural with characters as dull as dishwater. Tired, uninspired, boring and pointless. Not worth bothering with.… Expand
  7. BK.
    Apr 10, 2008
    10
    I rarely get caught up in TV drama, much less police/detective shows. This one has me spell-bound. Good story line, great acting, fast-moving, humor, and underlying thoughtful issues about time and relationships. Wow!
  8. ScottP.
    Apr 14, 2008
    9
    Love the show, and love the blending of history into the show. Some of the flashbacks are a bit to long.
  9. TaniaM.
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    Love this show.
  10. MelissaW.
    Mar 11, 2008
    5
    The main character is a bit boring. I just can't get used to his son being 30 years older than him. I just couldn't get into the show. It moved at a really slow pace.
  11. AdriM.
    Mar 4, 2008
    8
    Interesting since the begining. John Amsterdam is a very interesting character. Let's hope they don't waste it with just the police investigations plot.
  12. JimmyH.
    Apr 14, 2008
    9
    Good writing, interesting premise, flashbacks put a new spin in every episode
  13. LindaK.
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Love the show. Vaulted to our family's favorite show... over House and the CSI's. Totally unique concept. I find the history references refreshing. Please bring N.A. back next season!
  14. Håvard
    Apr 16, 2008
    9
    Great show, easily my favorite show out there right now. Really like the historic perspectives, the main character and the fact that he has had/have kids. The Highlander series was also a nice idea, but it always lacked the emotional background of 1 person being the father of whole generations and seeing them evolve. Something the writers should be able to make some really nice episodes out of.
  15. MichaelM.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    Make more episodes!! Please!
  16. DaveB.
    Mar 11, 2008
    6
    Not that bad a show - not that good either, but about a hundred times more watchable than the dreadful Canterbury's Law.
  17. [Anonymous]
    Mar 17, 2008
    10
    Please keep this series going. It has us all glued to our seats.
  18. 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 play out in emergency rooms across the country. It's a shame it takes a drama series to tell the truth.
  19. 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 modern medicine is waste of everything in many its aspects....esp. in treating so-called incurable diseases such as cancer.
  20. 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 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 natureI'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.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Misha Davenport
    75
    New Amsterdam is smart and far more original than most of the new series this season, which warrants it becoming a Monday habit.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Marc Bernardin
    67
    The debuting metaphysical cop drama comes on like a randy high schooler, dumping too much backstory too fast. [7 Mar 2008, p.88]
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