The first 10-episode season of Steven Soderbergh’s Cinemax series, The Knick, has come to a close, with fans eager for the 2015 season 2 episodes that will also be helmed by the famed director. Clive Owen and the cast were simply amazing right up to the season finale, entitled “Crutchfield.” What did you think of this concluding episode? What about the entire season? Here is our recap of episode 10 below. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
The Knick took a hit last week with the cocaine shortage, which carried over in this week's penultimate season 1 episode, "The Golden Lotus." With Thackery slowly falling apart, what will his lover Lucy do to ease his suffering? Plus, how will the hospital manage without the painkiller? Check out our recap of the latest episode of Cinemax's hit hospital drama series. (Spoilers to follow) Read More »
Cinemax's The Knick hooked fans early on with great performances and directing, but the final episodes are definitely the standouts among a season of near-perfect drama. The main reason is last week's conclusion, which featured Thackery and Lucy having sex, juxtaposed to Cornelia and Algernon doing the same. Romance has become a full-fledged factor in the show, but how long will this glee last? Let's take a look back at this week's episode, "Working Late A Lot," in our weekly recap. (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 »
After an incredible pilot introducing us to the doctors and staff of Steven Soderbergh's The Knick, what can we expect as we preview episode 2, "Mr. Paris Shoes." We assume the title references Algernon Edwards (André Holland), so is Thackery (Clive Owen) continuing to give him a hard time? What else can we expect from the other characters? Let's take a look at some advanced photos and clips from Cinemax for this weekend's new episode. [SPOILERS to follow] Read More »
The Knick already received a second season renewal, most likely due to the man helming the series: director Steven Soderbergh, but the story of a groundbreaking hospital in 1900 has plenty for audiences. Also, a series lead by an Academy Award nominee, Clive Owen, is at the very east an attractive idea. Add in plenty of sexual intrigue, race issues and the fact that this is airing on Cinemax and you've got the next big cable hit. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
This weekend marks the premiere episode of Steven Soderbergh's highly anticipated new television series, The Knick, and from the looks of some new episode 1 preview photos and promo videos, we're in for a great time! Entitled "Method and Madness," this is our first look at a unique time in modern medicine and surgery - 1900. Clive Owen leads a remarkable cast in this intriguing new series from Cinemax. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »