5 Most Heartbreaking New Amsterdam Episodes, Ranked
The hit show was replete with drama.
Even though New Amsterdam is over, fans will remember this medical drama for years to come. Both the characters and the scripts were compelling from the first episode to the last. Furthermore, the writers never hesitated to incorporate some heartbreaking moments into the narrative, allowing fans to experience catharsis almost weekly.
Here are the five most heartbreaking episodes of New Amsterdam:
5. The Blues (Season 1 Episode 13)
Undoubtedly, Dr. Bloom was one of the standout characters of the first season. It was devastating for fans to discover that the beloved doctor was actually struggling with a severe drug addiction. The scene where she confesses her struggles moved many to tears.
4. The New Normal (Season 3 Episode 1)
The Covid pandemic resulted in many people losing their loved ones or being really scared for them as they fought for their lives on life support, and New Amsterdam was no exception. In this episode, it was revealed that the beloved Dr. Vijay Kapoor had contracted the virus and was fighting for his life, leaving fans anxious about his health.
3. Family (Season 4 Episode 13)
After surviving Covid, Dr. Kapoor had a more prominent role on the show. However, his luck finally ran out in this episode when it was revealed that he was dying off-screen, prompting fans to mourn the beloved character.
2. Six or Seven Minutes (Season 1 Episode 10)
The show's main character, Dr. Max, was seen as a true medical maverick in the first season. Thus, the revelation of his cancer diagnosis and his staff's reaction to it was truly unexpected and heartbreaking for fans. Seeing Max confined to a hospital bed while struggling to regain consciousness was a sight that viewers did not expect.
1. Your Turn (Season 2 Episode 1)
A heartbreaking truth about Dr. Max was finally unveiled in the first episode of the second season. Fans learned that his wife Georgia had actually passed away a long time ago, and Max had been conversing with her ghost throughout the first season as a coping mechanism. That was indeed a heartbreaking twist.