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Now that we've started our descent into the last half of season one, we're all aware of how incredibly balanced these episodes have become. While we're used to the drama and the despair of The Knick, there's always some humor and hope that shines through each week. With episode six, "Start Calling Me Dad," we definitely understand that as high our hopes can get for some of the characters, we feel the hurt of the others when it hits them. Let's recap the episode for you and open up the discussion in the comments section. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
If we've learned anything while watching the first season of The Knick, it's that this show is one of a kind. In this week's episode, entitled "They Capture the Heat," we see that reality is the hardest aspect to deal with as viewers and that the reality of 1900 New York City is terribly rough. A successful operation gives hope, but how long will it last? Definitely not an entire episode. Let's recap episode 5 of 2014's best drama right here. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
Episode 5 of Cinemax's The Knick, entitled "They Capture the Heat," marks the middle of Steven Soderbergh's debut series' first season. With the conclusion to last week's episode opening up a lot of relationships and questions, we're sure we'll be in for a wild ride this week. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
Episode 4 of Cinemax's mesmerizing new period drama The Knick, entitled "Where's The Dignity?" only furthers our love for Steven Soderbergh's take on 1900's surgery. The layers keep piling up, proving that skipping a week was too much for some fans. This week, Edwards finally got to operate, but at a painful price. Find out more in our episode recap below! (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
"The Busy Flea" - episode 3 of Cinemax's The Knick - introduces the audience to some pretty big illnesses: Typhoid fever and syphilis. Though the illnesses don't drive the episode, they make for great educational moments. On top of the intrigue, there's plenty of dramatic turns and even a hint of a love story, albeit from the past. [SPOILERS to follow] Read More »
The second episode of Cinemax's The Knick continued to open up the world of a 1900 hospital that has some of the most interesting cast of characters you can get into one show. We learned more about the hospital's hardships, but more so we were treated to important character development outside of the main storyline of John Thackery's struggles. In episode 3, entitled "The Busy Flea," it looks like we'll get to see some interaction with pigs, more mafia woes for Barrow and Edwards' mounting anxiety could lead to his own demons. [SPOILERS to follow] Read More »
The pilot episode of Cinemax's new period piece drama from Steven Soderbergh introduced viewers to one of the best shows on television and the cast of characters led by a powerful Clive Owen as Dr. John Thackery. In episode 2, entitled "Mr. Paris Shoes," we dive deeper into the relationships that make The Knick more than just another dark hospital series. How will Algernon Edwards deal with Thackery's lack of acceptance and how many more bloody surgeries do we get to see? [SPOILERS to follow] Read More »
Steven Soderbergh’s highly anticipated new television series, The Knick, premieres tonight (Aug. 8) and it’s safe to say that expectations are high. A dynamic cast of characters makes up the staff of The Knickerbocker, but one in particular is the shining light among the dark and bloody atmosphere: Cornelia Robertson, the daughter of the hospital’s benefactor. We had the privilege of talking to the actress taking on this role - Juliet Rylance - about Cornelia’s hardships, her relationships with the rest of these characters, and what we can expect as season one turns into season two! Read More »
