Author Topic: The Knick (Read 6592 times)

.adam · « **on:** October 17, 2014, 11:28:25 am »

Anyone watching this?

Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Clive Owen, the show takes place in 1900 New York in The Knickerbocker Hospital (hence the title).

I'm three episodes in and really enjoying it. It's a bit dark and gruesome at times. With it being pre-antibiotics, there are lots of scenes of invasive surgery with numerous deaths on the operating table. It makes you appreciate how far medicine has come!

Owen plays a good role even though his accent is a bit all over the place. Will be interesting to see how the show develops.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2014, 01:46:44 pm »

I like it. I'm upto episode 9, with episode 10 on tonight. There are some really disturbing parts, but it's pretty fascinating.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2014, 01:51:15 pm »

I've really enjoyed it so far. Algie is boss and so is the soundtrack.

New York looks grim back in those days. Don't fancy that for a delorean day out.

Gallinger is a massive prick.

Yiannis · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2014, 11:36:50 pm »

Nice ending to the season.

Spoiler

Loved how things escalated towards the end and how the outcome of some characters was presented.
The end I'm sorry but I laughed. Treating cocaine addiction with heroine. It's from Ze Bayer though... I know what the year is but still...

Oh and fuck off with the skull scene at the start of the episode. Just fuck off.

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red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2014, 09:51:51 pm »

Loving this.

Clive Owen is very watchable in anything, but put him as a surgeon in NY in the 1900's. I'm in.

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:23:26 pm »

Just binged the first season. Loved it. Undoubtedly has the Soderbergh-touch visually, and Clive Owen's masterful in it. S2 can't come soon enough!

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:29:05 pm »

Quote from: Henry Chinaski on August 10, 2015, 04:23:26 pm

Just binged the first season. Loved it. Undoubtedly has the Soderbergh-touch visually, and Clive Owen's masterful in it. S2 can't come soon enough!

Must be due fairly soon, hope so anyway, this was great.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2015, 05:06:34 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on August 10, 2015, 04:29:05 pm

Must be due fairly soon, hope so anyway, this was great.

October 16th is the return.

Dan Dando · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2015, 06:40:44 pm »

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Love the score from Cliff Martinez (Drive and Only God Forgives amongst others)

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2015, 06:57:34 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on August 10, 2015, 05:06:34 pm

October 16th is the return.

Excellent news, cheers.

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2015, 10:35:05 pm »

Was going to mention that soundtrack as well. Trance inducing and gives the whole a pleasantly surreal atmosphere.

Yiannis · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2015, 09:05:44 am »

Thanks for the update. Completely forgot about it. Season 1 was good.

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2015, 03:39:42 pm »

To all the disillusioned viewers of contemporary HBO-drama (True Detective S2

, the ending to Boardwalk Empire, a shitty last season of GoT): this show's the remedy to your disillusionment.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2015, 03:45:07 pm »

It's not HBO

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2015, 03:48:29 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on August 11, 2015, 03:45:07 pm

It's not HBO

Well, it's Cinemax, which is owned by HBO.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #15 on:** October 1, 2015, 09:02:23 am »

Stuck for something to watch last night so gave the pilot of 'The Knick' a whirl.

Loved it!! Not usually over keen on medical dramas or Clive Owen to be honest but I instantly loved the feel of this show and you can tell straight away its a classy affair directed by someone who really knows what they are doing. Hell, i even like Clive Owen's character in this. Thackery is boss

Going to keep going with this one for sure.

It appears I've got 2 weeks to watch Season 1 as the second season premiers on October 16th

meady1981 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 1, 2015, 02:19:36 pm »

Brilliant, forgot how much i loved this.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #17 on:** October 6, 2015, 11:23:58 pm »

So glad I discovered this show. Watched the first 3 and it's compelling viewing.

Reckon I'll have done all 10 by the end of the weekend all ready for the season 2 premier

Buck Pete · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2015, 11:36:02 am »

I'll keep bumping this thread until at least one of you fuckers talks to me about The Knick.

I'm closing in on the end of season 1 (I've got 3 eps left to watch) just in time for season 2 which starts on Friday. Incidentally, how long after its aired in the US will us Limeys get it?

Some superb moments already in season 1. Some that make you avert your eyes from the screen and also some very heartwarming scenes beautifully shot and acted. The scene where Dr Thackery rides a bicycle for the first time was so touching

Other great moments so far

Spoiler

Thack and Bertie researching procedures (full of cocaine and on willing Asian Prostitutes!!) and then performing a successful placenta praevia for the first time was fucking amazing.

Thackery discovering Algenon's undercover negro clinic and watching his annoyance turn to amazement as he sees some of Edwards medical advancements. Thackery finally casts aside his racial prejudice and accepts Edwards for what he is. "Welcome to The Knick Mr Edwards"

Also, loving the developing relationship between the big Irish nutter that is Tom Cleary and Sister Harriet.

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Steven Soderbergh has this show well and truly nailed and the soundtrack is immense too.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2015, 01:15:14 pm »

I'm a big fan mate, the first series was excellent and looking forward to the second.

Love all the characters, apart from the divvy doctor whose wife goes all screwy. I read 16th October on Sky for season 2 I think. That lines up with the US I believe.

The soundtrack, as you say, is immense. At first I thought the electronic elements might jar a bit but it totally doesn't.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2015, 02:14:34 pm »

Nice one Sam. Your post saved me from the dreaded tumbleweed picture.

you know the one...

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2015, 03:09:41 pm »

It's a great programme, looking forward to its return.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #22 on:** October 15, 2015, 10:16:36 am »

Nice review of season 2 which starts tomorrow (Season 1 spoilers!). Looks like we are in for more Soderbergh magic!!

Can't wait.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/knick-season-2-review-831533

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on October 12, 2015, 03:09:41 pm

It's a great programme, looking forward to its return.

Paul you lucky bugger. I suspect you will be watching it real-time over there on CineMax mate. I'll get myself a torrent and watch it Sunday night if it doesn't appear on SKY Atlantic.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #23 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:16:25 pm »

I will. And then spoil the shit out of it for you

Buck Pete · « **Reply #24 on:** October 15, 2015, 02:23:58 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on October 15, 2015, 01:16:25 pm

I will. And then spoil the shit out of it for you

Fill yer boots i wont be seeing any spoilers, I'll be down London watching LFC not languishing on here with all the other stream watching blerts

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #25 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:44:37 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on October 15, 2015, 02:23:58 pm

Fill yer boots i wont be seeing any spoilers, I'll be down London watching LFC not languishing on here with all the other stream watching blerts

fucking super fan

Buck Pete · « **Reply #26 on:** October 16, 2015, 08:47:44 am »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on October 16, 2015, 02:44:37 am

fucking super fan

Knew that was coming.

meady1981 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:43:40 am »

Seeing as you're the only person in the world to watch it Pete, when and where is it on UK television?

.adam · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:03:36 pm »

Season two been good so far!

Buck Pete · « **Reply #29 on:** November 1, 2015, 06:38:34 pm »

Quote from: meady1981 on October 31, 2015, 08:43:40 am

Seeing as you're the only person in the world to watch it Pete, when and where is it on UK television?

Not seen it advertized on UK Tv yet mate. Ive been downloading each episode following its airing on US telly.

Quote from: .adam on October 31, 2015, 05:03:36 pm

Season two been good so far!

Yeah it has. Thack is back!!

Yiannis · « **Reply #30 on:** November 2, 2015, 10:45:44 am »

Spoiler

You just knew her dad was some batshit preacher from the moment you saw him

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Buck Pete · « **Reply #31 on:** November 2, 2015, 08:11:08 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on November 2, 2015, 10:45:44 am

Spoiler
You just knew her dad was some batshit preacher from the moment you saw him
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Just watched episode 3 and see what you mean

Spoiler

Just before he gave her the belt i was thinking he was going to do the unspeakable to Nurse Atkins. Phew!!!, although what he did was pretty damn shit

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Yiannis · « **Reply #32 on:** November 2, 2015, 09:15:26 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on November 2, 2015, 08:11:08 pm

Just watched episode 3 and see what you mean

Spoiler
Just before he gave her the belt i was thinking he was going to do the unspeakable to Nurse Atkins. Phew!!!, although what he did was pretty damn shit
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Had the same hunch mate

Yiannis · « **Reply #33 on:** November 21, 2015, 09:06:15 pm »

Oh my God. Nurse Elkins, what a surprise.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #34 on:** December 18, 2015, 11:56:43 am »

Season 2 finale airs in the states tonight. Will be gutted when its finished.

Been a brilliant season yet again. Surely there will be a third season commissioned?

Steven Soderbergh has thoroughly nailed this show.

Adeemo · « **Reply #35 on:** December 18, 2015, 02:33:34 pm »

Anyone know when season two will be shown in the UK?

edit: decided not to be lazy and found out myself, 14 January at 9:00pm on Sky Atlantic.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #36 on:** December 18, 2015, 03:10:30 pm »

You'll love it mate. I couldn't wait till January so been downloading each episode as it aired in the States.

I wont spoil it for you obviously but some great character development this season especially Nurse Elkins.

And big Tom Cleary is a fucking brilliant character. Steals the show every scene he's in. Him and Sister Harriet become a cracking double act

Peabee · « **Reply #37 on:** December 18, 2015, 05:05:20 pm »

It's a fantastic show, especially when you think of all the themes they're tackling. I never thought I'd enjoy watching Clive Owen either. He's superb in this.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #38 on:** December 19, 2015, 06:20:42 am »

Hahaha, fucking Thack, the mad bastard.

Yiannis · « **Reply #39 on:** December 20, 2015, 10:26:13 am »

Oh man how dark was that?

Spoiler

I think it felt like and was a series finale. I have read about Cinemax ordering a single script by the creators to get a feeling how a possible season 3 would go but where do you go without Thack?

Was a dark and magnificent finale with some really painful viewing that peaked at the end with Thack's doing surgery on himself. Killing himself. Yet for all that stuff I saw at the end with the aforementioned, Cleary's "confession" was for me the most shocking thing. Wow. Didn't see that coming. Even then it's not exactly confession but more like "come on father, give me your blessing here and be done with it" or something! Haha.

It was between Barrow and Henry but the latter seemed more probable to me. Scum of the highest order and poor Cornelia had another painful experience there.

PS: I fucking hate how much of a c*nt Lucy turned out to be.

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