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Dr. Death

2021 – 2022 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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

7.3(197 reviews)

13.1417% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jul 15, 2021
Last air date: Dec 21, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Peacock
Creator / showrunner: Patrick Macmanus, Ashley Michel Hoban
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: UCP, Escape Artists, Littleton Road Productions, Wondery, Mama Michel Productions

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Keywords

surgeonbased on true storyanthologysurgerymedical dramamedical malpracticebased on podcast

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes

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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Cast

Edgar Ramírez

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini

Mandy Moore

Benita Alexander

Ashley Madekwe

Dr. Ana Lasbrey

Gustaf Hammarsten

Dr. Svensson

Luke Kirby

Dr. Nathan Gamelli

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

197 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful