Ep 4. Where's the Dignity?
- TVMA
- September 5, 2014
- 55 min
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8.2 (1,166)
In The Knick season 1 episode 4, entitled "Where's the Dignity?," the tensions between Dr. John Thackery and his colleagues at the Knickerbocker Hospital continue to rise as they struggle to maintain the hospital's reputation amidst financial struggles and growing competition from other medical institutions.
As Thackery delves deeper into his groundbreaking research on a new surgical technique, he must confront the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise as he pushes the boundaries of medical science. Meanwhile, the hospital's other doctors and nurses grapple with their own professional and personal challenges, from struggling to balance work and family to navigating complicated relationships and power dynamics.
As the episode unfolds, the characters' lives become increasingly intertwined, and they must all come to terms with the harsh realities of life and death in turn-of-the-century New York City. With stunning cinematography, gripping storytelling, and a talented ensemble cast, "Where's the Dignity?" is a must-watch episode of The Knick that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.