If you loved
New Amsterdam
David Schulner · Series · 2018
If you loved New Amsterdam, you crave stories about defiant individuals fighting broken systems to champion the underserved through radical reform.
Books on the same thread
The Goal
Eliyahu M. Goldratt · Book · 1984
Much like Max Goodwin’s approach in New Amsterdam, this book focuses on the necessity of dismantling inefficient processes to save an organization from its own bureaucratic failures.
The Beauty in Breaking
Michele Harper · Book · 2021
This memoir captures the same emotional depth found in New Amsterdam, highlighting how a doctor must balance personal identity and systemic inequality while fighting for their patients' humanity.
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Casey Means, MD, Calley Means · Book · 2024
Just as New Amsterdam challenges the status quo of hospital care, this book offers a bold, disruptive vision for transforming the medical field by addressing the root causes of disease.
A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
James Comey · Book · 2018
You will appreciate how this memoir mirrors the leadership struggles in New Amsterdam, focusing on the high-stakes battle to maintain professional integrity while navigating complex and often corrupt institutions.
Films on the same thread
Radical
Film · 2023
This film echoes the spirit of New Amsterdam, featuring a dedicated protagonist who abandons traditional methods to empower those neglected by a failing public system against all odds.
F1
Joseph Kosinski · Film · 2025
The mentorship dynamic here reflects the collaborative heart of New Amsterdam, showing how an experienced leader can revitalize a struggling team by fostering a new culture of success.
Awakenings
Penny Marshall · Film · 1990
Fans of New Amsterdam will recognize the same unwavering commitment to patient advocacy, where a physician pushes boundaries and ethical limits to provide care that others deem impossible.
The Rainmaker
Film · 1997
This legal drama captures the underdog ethos of New Amsterdam, following an idealistic professional who challenges a massive corporate entity to secure justice for an vulnerable individual.
Podcasts on the same thread
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Guy Raz | Wondery · Podcast · 2026
These stories of resilience and innovation mirror the entrepreneurial drive seen in New Amsterdam, highlighting how visionaries overcome systemic doubt to build something that truly serves the public.
The Ben Shapiro Show
The Daily Wire · Podcast · 2026
Viewers drawn to the ideological debates and institutional critiques within New Amsterdam will find a similar focus on challenging established narratives and demanding accountability in the public sphere.
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Common questions
What is the premise of New Amsterdam?
New Amsterdam follows the new medical director, Max Goodwin, as he attempts to reform America's oldest public hospital. He seeks to dismantle bureaucratic obstacles to provide better patient care, though the hospital staff remains skeptical of his ability to succeed in his mission.
Who is the main character in New Amsterdam?
The central figure in New Amsterdam is Dr. Max Goodwin. As the medical director, he is known for refusing to accept no for an answer and consistently asks his staff how he can help solve problems to improve the hospital system.
Is New Amsterdam set at a private hospital?
No, New Amsterdam is set at America's oldest public hospital. The story centers on the challenges of operating within a public facility where the medical director works to overcome systemic bureaucracy and resistance from the existing staff.
Does the staff support Max Goodwin in New Amsterdam?
In New Amsterdam, the doctors and staff are initially unsure if Max Goodwin can succeed in his goals. Because they have heard promises of change before, they are skeptical of his attempts to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care.