Freema Agyeman stars as Dr. Helen Sharpe on NBC’s new drama “New Amsterdam.” Agyeman is best known for major roles on “Doctor Who,” “The Carrie Diaries” and the Netflix cult hit “Sense8.” A London native, she has also starred on “Law & Order: UK” and BBC1’s “Survivors” and “Little Dorrit.”
Helen Margaret Sharpe (23 February 1927 – 7 December 1996) was an English cricketer who played as a batter and occasional wicket-keeper. She appeared in five Test matches for England between 1957 and 1961, and captained them on their tour of South Africa in 1960/61.
The next day Helen was promoted to Head of Oncology and Hematology, she then also regains her position of Deputy Medical Director. She was originally called ‘Hana’ but her name was changed to ‘Helen’ because there was a real doctor with the name Hana Sharpe. Dr. Sharpe is known for being practical, realistic, and polite.
theless, the two carry on their relationship and eventually, Sharpe freezes her eggs for possibly fertilization in the future. In This Is Not The End, Helen’s relationship with Dr. Panthaki ends for reasons unknown. The Season 2 finale, A Matter of Seconds, shows Sharpe beginning a relationship with Dr. Cassian Shin.
Who is Helen Sharpe?
Dr. Helen Sharpe is a main character on New Amsterdam. She is the head of Oncology, and former Deputy Medical Director at New Amsterdam Medical Center . Prior to Max Goodwin ‘s leadership at New Amsterdam, she has little time in the office, instead, she traveled promoting the hospital on television and news broadcasts.
She was originally called ‘Hana’ but her name was changed to ‘Helen’ because there was a real doctor with the name Hana Sharpe. Dr. Sharpe is known for being practical, realistic, and polite. She was raised as an only child. In season 3 episode 4 we find out she had a younger half brother who died that day.
Sharpe becomes increasingly aware that she is approaching menopause, and begins searching for a potential suitor to engage in a relationship with and eventually have children. At the same time, her relationship with Max is questioned, as they both seem drawn to one another — a fact that is announced by a psychic in King of Swords. The two know that their current bond got in the way of Max’s treatment so Sharpe decides to stop being his doctor. Sharpe eventually begins a relationship with Dr. Akash Panthaki. The relationship becomes quite serious, and the two talk about children in the future. Sharpe becomes increasingly confused when she finds out that Akash has two children from a previous relationship in The Forsaken, and questions why Akash did not tell her. theless, the two carry on their relationship and eventually, Sharpe freezes her eggs for possibly fertilization in the future. In This Is Not The End, Helen’s relationship with Dr. Panthaki ends for reasons unknown. The Season 2 finale, A Matter of Seconds, shows Sharpe beginning a relationship with Dr. Cassian Shin. She laters ends the relationship so she can focus on taking care of her niece
When a power outage in New Amsterdam threatens the lives of all of the patients, Sharpe believes that Max is being naïve — an effect of his cancer — to think that they can trust an ex-convict to power back up the hospital. Sharpe pushes for triage and selection of patients they can truly save, however Max disagrees. Max is eventually correct, and they are able to save all of the patients when the power returns.
Reynolds for loosing his patient. Sharpe passes Max to Dr. Virginia Stauton, who becomes his doctor. When Max begins taking double-chemotherapy, Sharpe further realizes his condition, especially when he collapses and is unable to walk. She orders that he take time off to truly get better, leaving her to run the hospital. He eventually agrees and goes home to rest with his wife .
theless, the two carry on their relationship and eventually, Sharpe freezes her eggs for possibly fertilization in the future. In This Is Not The End, Helen’s relationship with Dr. Panthaki ends for reasons unknown. The Season 2 finale, A Matter of Seconds, shows Sharpe beginning a relationship with Dr. Cassian Shin.
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