New Amsterdam sets up Max heartbreak after Elizabeth rejection

An unexpected turn of events saw Dr Max Goodwin (played by Ryan Eggold) turned down when he asked for a date from his new colleague, Dr Elizabeth Winder (Sandra Mae Frank) in the latest episode of New Amsterdam season five. As fans keep up with NBC’s hit medical drama each week, they may discover Dr Max isn’t as over the loss of his ex Dr Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) as he appeared.Showrunner David Schulner has revealed Max won’t get an easy ride in his love life during the rest of New Amsterdam’s fifth and final season.The successful hospital drama was back this week from a short break after its impactful episode inspired by Roe v Wade at the start of the month.In episode seven, the drama turns the clocks back by several months to shortly after Max had been left at the altar by Helen.He’s still grieving the loss of his relationship, but this week’s instalment saw things start to take shape between Max and his newer colleague Elizabeth.READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity shake-up as live trial axed New Amsterdam: Max set for heartbreak as boss teases ‘struggles’ after Elizabeth rejection (Image: NBC) New Amsterdam: Max is still struggling to get over Helen leaving (Image: NBC) New Amsterdam: Elizabeth shuts down Max’s offer of a date (Image: NBC) New Amsterdam: Max faces more struggles in season five (Image: NBC)Meanwhile, the doctor was also trying to juggle the bequests department and a veteran whose mother had donated her home to the hospital.Max managed to reach a compromise and struck up the courage to ask Elizabeth out for dinner in order to celebrate.Elizabeth quickly shuts the idea down when she realises he meant he wanted to go out on a date, seemingly cautious about his lingering feelings for Helen.With her loss still fresh, Max could be in for some long dark nights of the soul before he’s over his ex and ready to move on.DON’T MISS:The Crown season 5 crushed by Dahmer in Netflix ratings battle [LATEST]The Voice’s Gwen Stefani sparks backlash as Kevin sent home [REACTION]FBI’s Maggie Bell star teases permanent exit after return [TEASER]In his interview with TV Line, showrunner David confirmed fans will ‘absolutely’ see Max struggle with his feelings for both women over the coming weeks.'[Much like] he struggled with [his wife] Georgia’s death and his feelings for Sharpe,’ he added.’Life isn’t neat enough to have complete stops and starts, whether it’s in your personal life, your romantic life, your professional life. Everything bleeds into the next.’Viewers quickly fell in love with the New Amsterdam newcomer when Elizabeth joined the series in season four, and it’s clear Max has begun to share their affection.