The Knick Release date August 15, 2014 Share One character is discovered to be an illegal abortion provider. KEYWORDS: Provider character. Episodes: Mr. Paris Shoes Network: Cinemax Learn more: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3237960 Media typeTV GenreDramaHistoricalMedical LegalityIllegal Character age20-29 Character raceWhite Health outcomeNone LocationUSNew York Time settingPast1900 - 1972