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COLLECTION · Series · 2021

Dr. Death

An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.

Source: TMDB
* 7.3 (209)CrimeDramaUnited States
Creators
Patrick Macmanus · Ashley Michel Hoban
Countries
United States
Studios
Peacock · UCP · Escape Artists · Littleton Road Productions · Wondery · Mama Michel Productions
Age rating
TV-MA
Extreme ViolenceSexual ContentStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
15/07/2021
Score
7.3 / 10 (209)
Where to watch
Streaming
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes · 2021

The terrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a flourishing Dallas neurosurgeon whose patients suddenly begin becoming permanently maimed or dead. As victims piled up, two fellow physicians set out to stop him.

Diplos
Episode 1. Diplos
2021-07-15 · 43 min

Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.

Ain't No Bum
Episode 2. Ain't No Bum
2021-07-15 · 46 min

Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.

Dock Ellis
Episode 3. Dock Ellis
2021-07-15 · 47 min

Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.

An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
Episode 4. An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
2021-07-15 · 48 min

Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.

The $?!& in the Bed
Episode 5. The $?!& in the Bed
2021-07-15 · 46 min

Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.

Occam's Razor
Episode 6. Occam's Razor
2021-07-15 · 49 min

Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.

Feet of Clay
Episode 7. Feet of Clay
2021-07-15 · 53 min

Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.

Hardwood Floors
Episode 8. Hardwood Floors
2021-07-15 · 63 min

Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.

Season 2
Season 2
8 episodes · 2023

Season 2 follows “Miracle Man” Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations. When investigative journalist Benita Alexander approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. As she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway…

Like Magic
Episode 1. Like Magic
2023-12-21 · 47 min

In 2012, Dr. Macchiarini performs a breakthrough thoracic surgery, but some colleagues in Sweden question his science. In the present, Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering…

Worth the Risk
Episode 2. Worth the Risk
2023-12-21 · 46 min

In 2012, Macchiarini’s research gets published after his patient in Sweden is asymptomatic two months post-surgery. In the present, Hannah suffers complications. Paolo and Benita grow closer. Paolo seeks new patients to expand his practice.

The Horizon
Episode 3. The Horizon
2023-12-21 · 47 min

In 2012 Stockholm, another Dr. Macchiarini surgery ends tragically. In the present, Benita meets Paolo’s parents and decides to investigate his background before moving with him to Barcelona.

Tarantela Telaraña
Episode 4. Tarantela Telaraña
2023-12-21 · 47 min

In the past, doctors in Sweden and Belgium suspect that Dr. Macchiarini is not running animal trials and is instead experimenting on people. Benita realizes Paolo’s promises are lies and uncovers dark secrets from his past.

191
Episode 5. 191
2023-12-21 · 49 min

Yesim, a young Turkish woman, travels to Sweden for a consultation and ends up on Dr. Macchiarini’s operating table. Dr. Gamelli fights to keep Yesim alive and forcefully raises concerns about Macchiarini’s procedure.

The Fog
Episode 6. The Fog
2023-12-21 · 48 min

In Russia, Macchiarini is set to perform elective surgery on the wife of an oligarch, but Dr. Lasbrey convinces her to postpone it. Benita realizes Paolo’s lies go deeper than she thought. Ana returns to Sweden and confirms her suspicions.

Compassionate Uses
Episode 7. Compassionate Uses
2023-12-21 · 43 min

Doctors Gamelli, Svensson and Lasbrey blow the whistle on Macchiarini but face the consequences. In Russia, Paolo convinces Yulia to go through with the surgery. Benita struggles to tell her story.

Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
Episode 8. Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
2023-12-21 · 57 min

The doctors in Sweden defend their findings to the Karolinska board, and their report leaks to the press. Benita’s colleague publishes the story of Paolo’s deception and misconduct. Swedish authorities make a decision about Macchiarini’s…

Cast by season
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson
Dr. Christopher Duntsch
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Dr. Robert Henderson
Christian Slater
Christian Slater
Dr. Randall Kirby
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aGoryLouie
★ 7.0 / 10
(this is mainly a review of Season 2 with mentions of Season 1) The first season, though not without its faults, was solid through and through; The second season regarding a different doctor not so much Season 1 had a great main cast, Season 2 the lead actress just isn't great but the Norwegian/American doctors were perfect I have no idea how Mandy Moore got this hiring, it was a terrible miscast; even this seasons Dr Death wasn't that great where both felt straight out if Lifetime whereas Season 1 actually made me like Alex Baldwin Though if you can slog through the first 3 episodes it does get better and seasons 2 Episode 5 was genuinely a brilliant episode. Season 1 - 7/10 Season 2 - 4/10 for the first half, almost 7/10 for the last half. Will probably check out a third season
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