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Dr. Death is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on Peacock on July 15, 2021. It has 2 seasons and 16 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers", aired on December 21, 2023.
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
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16 episodes · 2 seasons
2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
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.
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E8
Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.
E7
Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.
E6
Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.
E5
Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.
E4
Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.
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Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.
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Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.
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Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.
2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
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 across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about Paolo into question.
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E8
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 case.
E7
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.
E6
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.
E5
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.
E4
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.
E3
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.
E2
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.
E1
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 the surgery.
Created by Patrick Macmanus and Ashley Michel Hoban
Carrie Preston
Robbie McClung
Spencer House
Chris 'Betts' Beton
Jason Kravits
Dr. Anthony
Danny Burstein
Ed Yarborough
Dashiell Eaves
Stan Novak
Greg Wood
Dr. Roman
Dominic Burgess
Jerry Summers
Fredric Lehne
Don Duntsch
Hubert Point-Du Jour
Josh Baker
Laila Robins
Amy Piel
Maryann Plunkett
Madeline Beyer
Marceline Hugot
Rose Keller
John Wojda
Charlie Keller
Grainger Hines
Earl Burke
Medina Senghore
Kayla Gibson
Pamela Dunlap
Mee-Maw
Dr. Death has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 21, 2023.
The most recent episode of Dr. Death, Season 2 Episode 8 "Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers", aired on December 21, 2023.
Dr. Death has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.
Dr. Death first aired on Peacock on July 15, 2021.
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