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Soderbergh's Bold Plan: Killing Thackery Was Always the End
11 Jul
Summary
- Dr. John Thackery's death was planned from the start by Soderbergh.
- Soderbergh intended to exit the show with Clive Owen after Season 2.
- Each two seasons, Soderbergh envisioned a new director taking over.
Cinemax's period medical drama "The Knick" concluded the story of lead character Dr. John Thackery, portrayed by Clive Owen, with his death at the end of its second season. This narrative decision was not an unexpected twist but a deliberate choice made by showrunner Steven Soderbergh from the outset.
Soderbergh had envisioned a plan where both Thackery's character arc and his own involvement with the series would conclude around the second season. He explained his intention was to allow the series to evolve under new creative leadership.
This foresight allowed for a "changing of the guard" every two seasons. Soderbergh suggested that subsequent directors would have the freedom to completely reimagine the show's direction, style, and casting, ensuring fresh perspectives for future installments.
