User Reviews

There was a lot of fear-mongering in this episode. I greatly appreciated that they tried to present both sides of the issue by having a patient who didn't believe in abortion make a decision that would affect the rest of her life because she wouldn't have one (many shows wouldn't bother). But this story is based in NY - a state where abortion is legal up to 24 weeks (!) and later if the health or life of the mother is at risk or the fetus isn't viable. That was never mentioned.

Roe v Wade being overturned put the decision back in the hands of the states - it did not carte blanche take away the right to an abortion everywhere in the country. There are clearly some states where that right will be taken away, but there are others (NY, NJ, etc.) where the right to an abortion has been codified into law.

I realize that the show is seen across the country, but it takes place in a state that has protected that right and that was never mentioned. There is so much misinformation surrounding this issue - adding to it by omitting an important fact doesn't help. This country has so many divisive issues right now it's discouraging. And for the record, my opinion is that this should be a decision between a woman and her doctor. Period. My religious beliefs should not infringe on yours and vice versa.

This episode deals with reaction to the recent ruling by SCOTUS that overturned Roe v. Wade. The writing and acting approached the question with insight, passion, and compassion in a way not seen often enough, either onscreen or in real life.

Various characters, major and minor, confront the reality of how their lives and the lives of others are impacted by the landmark court decision that has profoundly changed the legalities surrounding a topic of great import in American society.

The ending may not be what many might wish for, but it does successfully allow the viewer to make their own decision on an extremely sensitive topic.

I find it hard to enjoy a show that attempts to be dramatic and poignant with a real situation, but then sets it up with completely false facts. Roe vs Wade did not change the abortion laws in NY, which allowed it before RvW. So the SCOTUS decision had absolutely no effect for medical practices or abortion rights within NY, making the whole episode farcical.

Second, the idea that this is completely ignored for a show that is purposefully trying to be "real", destroys all credibility for any message they're trying to say. If they can't get a major fact correct, then why should anything else they say be given credibility? It's just crappy writing.

And then the nurses refusing to hand a surgeon a scalpel and complaining that it was a "waste of hospital resources"? In what world would that occur or be allowed, or has ever happened on this show for far more outlandish and risky procedures?

New Amsterdam has always played fast and loose with creating even vaguely realistic situations, but having a gigantic leaky vat of toxic substances on the top floor of a hospital is one thing... and screwing up major legal details on an episode purporting to deal dramatically with real-world legal things, is another.

To all the people who are trashing the show because of its political leanings -- change the channel if you don't like what you see. Simple. No one is forcing you to watch anything.

Definitely a difficult, and often frustrating, episode to watch. Yes, the show is largely targeted to a left-leaning audience - but aren't most TV dramas these days?

In my opinion, "New Amsterdam" is one of the only shows worth watching on TV right now. Its characters are complex and diverse, plots are well-developed, and the acting is outstanding all round.

Bravo to all involved on this incredible show and keep it up!

If you're anti-abortion then you're gonna hate it. What surprises me is reviewers hating this episode getting to episode 7 of season 5 before understanding (realising?) the show's left leaning politics (?!) wow this long?

Loved the episode - thought it dealt with the issue from multiple angles in a considered manner. One of the best.

I'm feel fortunate to live outside the US and not have to be impacted by the decision- but I feel deeply for my American sisters who have been. I was soo upset by the BS 1 star reviews - this is the first IMDB review I've written in 25 years of hazing an account.

I can't believe the ratings for this episode is so low. Bravo to the writers and the whole New Amsterdam team involved in having the courage to highlight this important issue and for dealing with it in such a delicate and intelligent way - showing different perspectives and the wide ranging impact of a decision made by a handful of people that affects millions. It was a hard but beautiful and necessary episode. I'm glad to support a show that stays current and is not afraid to handle the difficult topics. It is what true art should be and it saddens me that those who rated so low don't see that - and how we need bravery like that in this world.

New Amsterdam is definitely my favourite show. The stories used to be good. The actors and actresses are mostly brilliant. But then they drop this bucket full of dirt on our heads. They preached the liberal sermon and shoved this down our throats. As if we are not being brainwashed already by other shows..

I never expected them to make an episode about abortion. The opening was disgusting, and the whole story line was fake as ever. After this episode, I basically stopped watching New Amsterdam because it will never be good again. I guess there is a reason why this show will stop, never to come back again. This actually might be a good thing.