"New Amsterdam" (2008) TV series

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creators:

Allan Loeb
Christian Taylor

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot:

A New York homicide detective is cursed with immortality.

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Immortality | True Love | New York City | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	John Amsterdam / ... (8 episodes, 2008)
Zuleikha Robinson	...	Eva Marquez (8 episodes, 2008)
Alexie Gilmore	...	Dr. Sara Dillane (8 episodes, 2008)
Stephen Henderson	...	Omar (8 episodes, 2008)
Robert Clohessy	...	Detective Santori (6 episodes, 2008)
Jamie Harrold	...	Mank / ... (5 episodes, 2008)
Susan Misner	...	Callie Burnett (4 episodes, 2008)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

LaHa Films

Trivia:

John uses surnames that are prior or current names of New York City; e.g., Amsterdam, York, etc.

Really Promising!

I find the premise for this show really intriguing, and the lead actor Nicolai Coaster-Waldau is just about the best thing on television. He plays this character with depth and the right mix of sadness and wit. The rest of the cast is excellent as well. I hope Fox gives this show another shot next season because I'd love to see more of this story develop. I like the references to the past of New York, a city with some of the most interesting backstory in this country. That alone will give the show plenty to draw on for episodes. I loved the montage of pictures of Times Square...keep the period details accurate though (tee-pees!?)and that the glued beards don't look too cheesy!