Steven Soderbergh’s 92%-Rated Medical Drama Is Now A Streaming Sensation — Where To Watch In India

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is widely known for directing several acclaimed films such as Erin Brockovich (2000), Ocean’s Eleven (2001), The Informant! (2009), and Contagion (2011), to name a few. His 2025 release Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, is considered one of the best spy thrillers in recent times.

However, one show from his directorial filmography flew under the radar for many viewers, and it has now become a global streaming hit. We’re talking about The Knick, a critically acclaimed yet often overlooked period medical drama starring Clive Owen. It is currently ranked among the most popular shows on HBO worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. Read on to learn what the show is about and where to stream it in India.

What Is The Knick All About

Set in the early 1900s in New York City, The Knick stars Clive Owen as Dr. John Thackery, the brilliant but troubled Chief Surgeon at the Knickerbocker Hospital. As he pushes medical boundaries and takes bold risks in the operating room, he also battles a serious addiction. The medical drama explores a time before antibiotics, and delves into corruption, racism, and daily challenges faced by the hospital staff.