The Knick (2014)
Kernel Score: 86% · 497 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2014-08-08
Seasons: 2 · 20 episodes
Where to watch The Knick
- Stream: Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Knick parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Knick is a TV-MA period medical drama centered on a surgeon's severe drug addiction.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Historical surgical and hospital settings imply graphic medical procedures consistent with the TV-MA period drama rating.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — The show's chief surgeon struggles with severe drug addiction, a central and recurring plot element per the keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Clive Owen as Dr. John Thackery
- Charles Aitken as Henry Robertson
- André Holland as Dr. Algernon Edwards
- Jeremy Bobb as Herman Barrow
- Juliet Rylance as Cornelia Robertson
- Eve Hewson as Lucy Elkins
- Eric Johnson as Dr. Everett Gallinger
- Michael Angarano as Dr. Bertram “Bertie" Chickering, Jr.
- Cara Seymour as Sister Harriet
- Chris Sullivan as Tom Cleary
The Knick FAQ
Is The Knick good?
The Knick has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 497 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Knick?
In the US you can stream The Knick on Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Knick OK for kids?
The Knick is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Knick is a TV-MA period medical drama centered on a surgeon's severe drug addiction.
What shows are like The Knick?
If you liked The Knick, try New Amsterdam, House, Chicago Med and A Miracle.