Series synopsis
Dr. Death is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Peacock on July 15, 2021. It ended on December 21, 2023. It was created by Patrick Macmanus, Ashley Michel Hoban. It stars Joshua Jackson, Edgar Ramírez, Alec Baldwin and Mandy Moore.
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
Premise
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
Premise: New doctor. New story.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
- Carrie Preston as Robbie McClung
- Gustaf Hammarsten as Dr. Svensson
Supporting cast
- Luke Kirby as Dr. Nathan Gamelli
Guest cast
- Spencer House as Chris 'Betts' Beton
- Jason Kravits as Dr. Anthony
- Danny Burstein as Ed Yarborough
- Dashiell Eaves as Stan Novak
- Greg Wood as Dr. Roman
- Dominic Burgess as Jerry Summers
- Fredric Lehne as Don Duntsch
- Hubert Point-Du Jour as Josh Baker
- Laila Robins as Amy Piel
- Maryann Plunkett as Madeline Beyer
- Marceline Hugot as Rose Keller
- John Wojda as Charlie Keller
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 15, 2021 | July 15, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 21, 2023 | December 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Diplos Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon. |
July 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Ain't No Bum Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team. |
July 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Dock Ellis Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system. |
July 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Like Magic 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. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Worth the Risk 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. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Horizon 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. |
December 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 15, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2023 |
| Status | ended |