The Knick: Season 2

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Season Details & Credits

Cinemax | Season Premiere Date: October 16, 2015

Starring: Michael Angarano, Grainger Hines, Zaraah Abrahams

Summary: The staff are preparing for The current Knickerbocker Hospital to be closed and moving to new building uptown in the second season set in 1901.

Creator: Jack Amiel and Michael Begler

Genre(s): Drama, Science

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E12. Episode 12
Air Date: December 28, 2024
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S2:E11. Episode 11
Air Date: December 28, 2024
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S2:E10. This Is All We Are
Air Date: December 18, 2015

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RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Oct 15, 2015

The Knick is the most detailed show on TV, but by grounding the characters in timeless themes--addiction, class, race, desire, competition--the show transcends its undeniable craftsmanship to become something even greater, something uniquely incredible in today’s TV world. In arguably the best year of television to date, it still stands out. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Oct 15, 2015

It builds on last year’s strengths capably in season two. The Knick has what tamer period dramas lack: A spark of life and sense of danger. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Oct 16, 2015

In season two, it's altogether richer, more daring, and even more fun. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Oct 8, 2015

The downside is that the storytelling can feel awfully cold. Moments that should be personally affecting are often used to illustrate historical truths instead.... But these characters are still fascinating case studies for the mind-body connections we make as viewers: They’re better appreciated with the brain than the heart. Read full review

Rob Lowman

Oct 15, 2015

While all of this may seem out of the past, there is something naggingly familiar, eerily fascinating and even contemporary about much of The Knick. Read full review

Jack Hamilton

Oct 15, 2015

The first season of The Knick occasionally gave these characters too little to do, while the second season--at least through its first four episodes--feels like the writers have overcompensated and thrown a few too many balls in the air.... It’s easy to treat the past as a cozy prequel to the present; The Knick treats it as a ghost story. I don’t know if that makes for more honest history, but it makes for amazing television. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Oct 15, 2015

Though Season 2 expands beyond Dr. Thackery’s worldview to a more even-keeled ensemble structure, this shouldn’t be an ensemble show. It should be Dr. Edwards’ show, and--just like its aforementioned limitations in quality--it comes so close to that, it’s even more painful that it’s not. Read full review

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roinujrino

Dec 22, 2015

I can't really explain how awesome, cool and perfect this show is. Steven Soderbergh has made an amazing work, Clive Owen shows his talent and the result is the best series ever.

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akila1

Jan 13, 2016

Great show! This is a show you wait a long time to appear and then hope it stays on for a very long time. I'm not sure what they've done with the Clive Owen character, I'd be disappointed if he is truly gone off the show. Great overall cast, great writing, great filming. I hope it getsGreat show! This is a show you wait a long time to appear and then hope it stays on for a very long time. I'm not sure what they've done with the Clive Owen character, I'd be disappointed if he is truly gone off the show. Great overall cast, great writing, great filming. I hope it gets nominated for something!… Expand

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PoeticDumpling

Oct 30, 2015

Unique show! The camera shots are so gorgeous and flowing. The hardest part are the surgery moments for me, but it says a lot that they feel so real that they make me squimish. Clive Owen is remarkable and I adore the character Algernon. I am surprised I enjoy this show as much as I doUnique show! The camera shots are so gorgeous and flowing. The hardest part are the surgery moments for me, but it says a lot that they feel so real that they make me squimish. Clive Owen is remarkable and I adore the character Algernon. I am surprised I enjoy this show as much as I do because I am not usually one for medical shows. This one is extraordinary.… Expand

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DonMega

Nov 29, 2015

Stellar and unique program. Clive Owen fits perfectly into his role and so do the other characters. In my opinion and realistic view of the wonderful yet brutal discovery of new medical diagnosis and treatments in the time period. Pretty emotional show that helps you live through the mentalStellar and unique program. Clive Owen fits perfectly into his role and so do the other characters. In my opinion and realistic view of the wonderful yet brutal discovery of new medical diagnosis and treatments in the time period. Pretty emotional show that helps you live through the mental states these doctors had to go through to attempt reaching the next level of medical knowledge.… Expand

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CherryPopper

Dec 6, 2015

A wonderful show that grips you to your core! I recommend this to anyone who loves medical shows but loves realistic drama in general! 10/10 I hope everyone gets a chance to check out this amazing show!!

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CarribeanDean

Nov 29, 2015

Best show currently on television. a sweet minimalist techno background music mixes really well with the best photography/acting/writing mix since Breaking Bad. Every element heightens the rest to make something orchestral.

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Crazye2000

Oct 17, 2015

A prime example of television gold. Clive Owen is fantastic as is the rest of the cast showcased. The world and it's struggles are displayed with realism and dread, just as the time period entitles. A brilliant and underrated spectacle.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 16, 2015
- tbd
  S2:E12. Episode 12
  Air Date: December 28, 2024
- tbd
  S2:E11. Episode 11
  Air Date: December 28, 2024
- tbd
  S2:E10. This Is All We Are
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S2:E9. Do You Remember Moon Flower?
  Air Date: December 11, 2015
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  S2:E8. Not Well at All
  Air Date: December 4, 2015
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  S2:E7. Williams and Walker
  Air Date: November 27, 2015
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  S2:E6. There Are Rules
  Air Date: November 20, 2015
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  S2:E5. Whiplash
  Air Date: November 13, 2015
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  S2:E4. Wonderful Surprises
  Air Date: November 6, 2015
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  S2:E3. The Best With the Best to Get the Best
  Air Date: October 30, 2015
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  S2:E2. You're No Rose
  Air Date: October 23, 2015
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  S2:E1. Ten Knots
  Air Date: October 16, 2015
Season 1

75
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 8, 2014