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New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam is an American medical drama television series created by David Schulner, based on Eric Manheimer’s book *Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

New Amsterdam is an American medical drama television series created by David Schulner, based on Eric Manheimer’s book *Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital*. It premiered on NBC in 2018 and follows Dr. Max Goodwin as he tries to reform a historic public hospital. The series ran for five seasons and ended in 2023.

Premise

The series follows Dr. Max Goodwin, the new medical director of one of the United States’ oldest public hospitals, as he works to overhaul the institution and improve care for patients.

Production and broadcast

New Amsterdam was created by David Schulner and first aired on NBC in 2018. It concluded in 2023 after five seasons and 89 episodes.

Source material

The series is based on Eric Manheimer’s memoir *Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital*, which centers on experiences at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

Cast

The principal cast includes Ryan Eggold, Freema Agyeman, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Anupam Kher, Tyler Labine, and Sandra Mae Frank.

Key facts

  • The series stars Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin.
  • It is set in a public hospital in New York City.
  • The show was inspired by Bellevue Hospital.
  • New Amsterdam ran for five seasons and 89 episodes.
  • It is based on Eric Manheimer’s book *Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital*.

Frequently asked questions

What is New Amsterdam about?
It follows a hospital administrator and medical staff working to reform a struggling public hospital while treating patients.
Who created New Amsterdam?
The series was created by David Schulner.
What is New Amsterdam based on?
It is based on Eric Manheimer’s book *Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital*.
When did New Amsterdam air?
It premiered on NBC on September 25, 2018, and ended on January 17, 2023.
How many seasons does it have?
New Amsterdam has five seasons.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80241181
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  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Amsterdam_(2018_TV_series)
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  3. United Nations — https://www.un.org/en/ccoi/new-amsterdam
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  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/new-amsterdam/1000778886/
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  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7817340/
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