New amsterdam season 2
New Amsterdam!
Season 2 of New Amsterdam premiered on September 24, 2019, and concluded on May 12, 2020. Here's a brief summary of the season:
Plot
The second season of New Amsterdam continues to follow Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold), the medical director of the fictional New Amsterdam Hospital, as he works to reform the hospital and provide better care to its patients. Max's team, including Dr. Helen Sharpe (Janet Montgomery), Dr. Floyd Pearson (Jocko Sims), Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome (Tyler Labine), and Dr. Lauren Bloom (Janina Gavankar), face new challenges and personal struggles as they navigate the complexities of the hospital.
New Characters
Season 2 introduces several new characters, including:
- Dr. Elizabeth Ku (Michelle Forbes), a renowned oncologist who joins the hospital's cancer center.
- Dr. Casey Coleman (Wendell Pierce), a charismatic and confident doctor who becomes a rival to Max.
- Dr. Leon (Ronnie Rowe Jr.), a young and ambitious doctor who joins the hospital's emergency department.
Storylines
Some notable storylines from Season 2 include:
- Max's continued efforts to reform the hospital, including implementing a new electronic health record system and improving patient care.
- Helen's struggles with her past and her relationships with her colleagues.
- Floyd's personal growth and development as a doctor and a person.
- Iggy's continued antics and humor, as well as his growing feelings for a patient.
- Lauren's professional and personal struggles, including her relationships with her colleagues and her own sense of identity.
Reception
Season 2 of New Amsterdam received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the show's continued focus on character development and its exploration of complex medical cases. The season finale, in particular, received praise for its emotional and intense storyline.
Ratings
Season 2 of New Amsterdam averaged around 6-7 million viewers per episode, which is a slight increase from the first season. The show has been renewed for a third season, which is set to premiere in the fall of 2020.