Despite working in one of the oldest public hospitals in America, the doctors of New Amsterdam have to grapple with a low budget and low funding. New medical director Max Goodwin is in for a fight to provide patients with proper medical care, provided by a perpetually short-staffed hospital.
Three months after the accident and the birth of Max's daughter, the New Amsterdam staff continue to struggle with the aftermath. As Max mourns his wife, Dr. Bloom has to work through debilitating pain as Dr. Sharpe is forced to rehire a former colleague.
In the third season, the medical staff at New Amsterdam Medical Center, led by Dr. Max Goodwin, tries to adapt to the new conditions of the post-pandemic world, while struggling with their personal problems.
In the fourth season, Sharpe and Max agree to announce their relationship in front of everyone in the hospital. As Reynolds gets into a lot of trouble, the situation inside the hospital becomes more difficult as the intensive care rooms are overcrowded, and a crisis of shortage of doctors and staff...Read more occurs.
In season 5, Bloom, Iggy, and Reynolds support Max as he deals with the repercussions of Helen's decision, while Max continues to do his best to provide the best care to patients.