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Didn't see a thread dedicated to this new show yet. I've been enjoying the hell out of it. For those who haven't seen it yet here's the synopsis from wikipedia.
It's a pretty well acted show, Clive Owen is great as is Andre Holland even if his character unfortunately has been written as a Mary Sue with a little bit of 'magical negro' mixed in.
If you like period pieces, I strongly recommend. If you liked From Hell, then this is right up your alley.
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The theme song is also the stuff of legends.
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In New York City in 1900, the Knickerbocker Hospital operates with innovative surgeons, nurses and staff who have to overcome medicinal limitations to prevent staggeringly high mortality rates. Dr. John Thackery (partially based on historical figure, William Stewart Halsted[2]), the newly appointed leader of the surgery staff, battles his cocaine and opium addictions with his ambition for medical discovery and reputation among his peers. Dr. Algernon Edwards, a Harvard-educated, European-trained black surgeon (partially based on the historical Marshall Taylor[3][better source needed] ), must fight for respect within the all-white-populated hospital, as well as the racially-charged city. While literally struggling to keep the lights on, the hospital attempts to attract a wealthy clientele, without sacrificing quality care.
It's a pretty well acted show, Clive Owen is great as is Andre Holland even if his character unfortunately has been written as a Mary Sue with a little bit of 'magical negro' mixed in.
If you like period pieces, I strongly recommend. If you liked From Hell, then this is right up your alley.
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The theme song is also the stuff of legends.
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