Ep 7. Good Soldiers

In New Amsterdam season 2 episode 7 titled "Good Soldiers," the residents and doctors of New Amsterdam hospital are faced with a challenging case when a retired colonel presents with unexplained symptoms. Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) and Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) lead the charge in trying to diagnose the retired colonel, who has a history of military service and exposure to chemicals during his time in the army.

As they delve deeper into the colonel's symptoms, Max and Helen uncover a shocking truth about his past that complicates his diagnosis. Meanwhile, Dr. Lauren Bloom (Janet Montgomery) struggles to balance her new role as Medical Director with her responsibilities as a doctor, leading her to make a difficult decision about the treatment of a young patient.

Dr. Floyd Pearson (Jocko Sims), head of cardiothoracic surgery, finds himself at odds with a new hire who appears to be more interested in furthering his career than doing what is best for the patient. And Dr. Vijay Kapoor (Anupam Kher) grapples with his own personal demons as he tries to help a patient facing a life-changing decision.

Throughout the episode, the doctors and residents of New Amsterdam demonstrate what it truly means to be good soldiers, putting aside their personal differences and working together to provide the best care for their patients. As always, the episode is filled with emotional moments and thought-provoking themes that highlight the challenges of modern medicine.

Overall, New Amsterdam season 2 episode 7 continues to deliver the high-quality drama and engaging storytelling that fans have come to expect from this critically acclaimed series. With its stellar cast, nuanced characters, and timely themes, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and leave them eagerly anticipating what comes next for the doctors and patients of New Amsterdam.