: Completes his social ascent by burning his debt records and joining a prestigious club, though his soul is thoroughly compromised by his corrupt dealings.
: In a dark twist, Cleary confesses to the priest that he set Harriet up to be arrested so she would be forced out of the church and into a life (and business partnership) with him. Key Themes The Knick - Season 2Eps10
: Thackery’s death is the ultimate "Icarus" moment. His belief that he could "see" and "fix" everything—including his own internal organs—is his undoing. : Completes his social ascent by burning his
: While the Knick is physically "new" (the state-of-the-art building), the people running it are more corrupt than ever. Progress in medicine does not equal progress in human ethics. The Knick - Season 2Eps10