The Knick - Season 2

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In this series, Dr. John 'Thack' Thackery is receiving treatment for his drug addiction which includes the administering of heroin. Spiralling from one addiction to another, Thackery is unable to return to his position as chief surgeon in the hospital. When Edwards, acting chief of surgery, learns he has a detached retina as a result of his bar brawls, he struggles to win the sympathy of the hospital board. Fellow surgeon Everett Gallinger is outraged to discover Edwards has taken the top spot, which had been promised to him by Thackery. He decides drastic intervention is necessary to return Thack to his position in the hospital.