Dr. Death

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2021-07-15

Last Air Date: 2023-12-21

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Patrick Macmanus, Ashley Michel Hoban

Networks: Peacock

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Top Cast

Joshua Jackson as Dr. Christopher Duntsch
Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
Alec Baldwin as Dr. Robert Henderson
Mandy Moore as Benita Alexander
Christian Slater as Dr. Randall Kirby
Ashley Madekwe as Dr. Ana Lasbrey
Gustaf Hammarsten as Dr. Svensson
Luke Kirby as Dr. Nathan Gamelli
Anders Holst as ALIK LOFGREN
Dominic Burgess as Jerry Summers

Seasons

Season 1 (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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Diplos (2021-07-15)

Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.
Ep. 2: Ain't No Bum (2021-07-15)

Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.
Ep. 3: Dock Ellis (2021-07-15)

Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.
Ep. 4: An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink (2021-07-15)

Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.
Ep. 5: The $?!& in the Bed (2021-07-15)

Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.
Ep. 6: Occam's Razor (2021-07-15)

Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.
Ep. 7: Feet of Clay (2021-07-15)

Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.
Ep. 8: Hardwood Floors (2021-07-15)

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