‘The Knick’
The Knick is one of the most underappreciated, overlooked gems of the Peak TV era. Originally airing on Cinemax (aka Skinemax) in 2014-2015, all 20 spectacular episodes of the show’s two seasons have recently landed on HBO Max, and are ripe for discovery during a time when we’ve reached the pandemic-induced dregs of new product offerings from all of the major streaming services. Helmed by Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh, this riveting hospital drama stars the electrifying Clive Owen as a brilliant surgeon who also happens to be a liquid cocaine addict. If your tastes run more towards McSkeevy than McSteamy, this is the perfect show for you.