Dr. Death

7.3
2021

Production

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

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 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.

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1. Diplos

6.8

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

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2. Ain't No Bum

6.6

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

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3. Dock Ellis

8.0

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

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4. An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink

7.9

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

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5. The $?!& in the Bed

8.0

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

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6. Occam's Razor

7.9

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

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7. Feet of Clay

8.0

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

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8. Hardwood Floors

8.4

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

Cast

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Edgar Ramírez

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini

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Mandy Moore

Benita Alexander

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Ashley Madekwe

Dr. Ana Lasbrey

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Gustaf Hammarsten

Dr. Svensson

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Luke Kirby

Dr. Nathan Gamelli

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Anders Holst

ALIK LOFGREN

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Reviews

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aGoryLouie

7/10

(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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