The Knick

Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick remains a towering achievement in the prestige era, merging historical precision with a modern, pulsating energy. Set in early 20th-century New York, the series explored the bloody evolution of surgery through the brilliance and addiction of Dr. John Thackery. Its footprint is defined by a refusal to romanticize the past, instead presenting a world of systemic racism and brutal medical trial-and-error. By directing every episode, Soderbergh established a visual language that felt immediate. The electronic score by Cliff Martinez broke every period-piece rule, cementing the show’s reputation as a daring experiment. While the doors of the Knickerbocker Hospital closed years ago, its influence on historical realism persists. Set a reminder for your digital alerts; news regarding a potential revival could surface at any time.