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Dr. Death

  • TV Series
  • 2021–2023
  • TV-MA
  • 6h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
19K
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Mandy Moore and Edgar Ramírez in Dr. Death (2021)
As patients entering the operating room of Dr. Christopher Duntsch for routine spinal surgeries start leaving permanently maimed or end up dead, two fellow surgeons and a young Assistant District Attorney set out to stop him.
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An anthology series dramatizing the true stories of ambitious doctors whose medical malpractices led to disastrous consequences for those in their care.An anthology series dramatizing the true stories of ambitious doctors whose medical malpractices led to disastrous consequences for those in their care.An anthology series dramatizing the true stories of ambitious doctors whose medical malpractices led to disastrous consequences for those in their care.

  • Creators
    • Ashley Michel Hoban
    • Patrick Macmanus
  • Stars
    • Joshua Jackson
    • Edgar Ramírez
    • Mandy Moore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,676
    18
    • Creators
      • Ashley Michel Hoban
      • Patrick Macmanus
    • Stars
      • Joshua Jackson
      • Edgar Ramírez
      • Mandy Moore
    • 191User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

    Episodes16

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    Dr. Death: Dr. Duntsch's Tense Encounter With A Nurse
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    Dr. Death: Dr. Duntsch's Tense Encounter With A Nurse
    Season 2 - Official Trailer
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    Season 2 - Official Trailer
    Season 2 - Official Trailer
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    Season 2 - Official Trailer
    Official Teaser - Season 2
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    Official Teaser - Season 2
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    Dr. Death: Season 2 Teaser
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    Dr. Death (UK)
    Trailer 1:19
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    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Dr. Christopher Duntsch
    • 2021
    Edgar Ramírez
    Edgar Ramírez
    • Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
    • 2023
    Mandy Moore
    Mandy Moore
    • Benita Alexander
    • 2023
    Ashley Madekwe
    Ashley Madekwe
    • Dr. Ana Lasbrey
    • 2023
    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Dr. Randall Kirby
    • 2021
    Gustaf Hammarsten
    Gustaf Hammarsten
    • Dr. Anders Svensson
    • 2023
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dr. Robert Henderson
    • 2021
    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Dr. Nathan Gamelli
    • 2023
    Dominic Burgess
    Dominic Burgess
    • Jerry Summers
    • 2021
    Judy Reyes
    Judy Reyes
    • Kim Verdi
    • 2023
    Celestina Harris
    Celestina Harris
    • Lizzi
    • 2023
    Grace Gummer
    Grace Gummer
    • Kim Morgan
    • 2021
    Molly Griggs
    Molly Griggs
    • Wendy Young
    • 2021
    Fredric Lehne
    Fredric Lehne
    • Don Duntsch
    • 2021
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Nils Headley
    • 2023
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Michelle Shughart
    • 2021
    Rita Volk
    Rita Volk
    • Yulia Tuulik
    • 2023
    Annika Boras
    Annika Boras
    • Marja
    • 2023
    • Creators
      • Ashley Michel Hoban
      • Patrick Macmanus
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    User reviews191

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    10ibmongo

    It's me, the real pool guy.

    Well I can definitely say that Christian Slater nailed Dr. Randall Kirby's personality. Please no offense Dr. Kirby I owe you a great debt. It was quite difficult for me to watch my surgery was quite accurate the gentleman that portrayed me in the movie did a great job I think his name was Joe I found the actor on Instagram and we communicated he asked if I looked anything like him I told him no I was a overweight middle-aged white guy we both had a good laugh. The story was extremely accurate to my recollection.

    I am left with a condition called adhesive arachnoiditis it's extremely painful and gets worse as time goes on. Medical bills are never ending. The movie was great please watch the documentary.

    Thanks to everyone who participated in making the film I greatly appreciate the hard work.
    7taylerpatton

    Definitely worth watching

    I felt 8 episodes was a little long, and the constant jumping back and forth along the timeline felt unnecessary at times, however there was some top tier acting and I really enjoyed the chemistry between Slater and Baldwin. Overall a well executed story.
    8mandela142

    Makes you think

    This is the first ive heard of this doctor so i had no idea there was a podcast. Im gonna warn you,this is scary and may shook you to the core. The acting is phenomenal and the only problem i had was that it was confusing at times. It doesnt have a proper timeline from paint a to point b ,instead, jumps from patient to patient until you honestly barely remember their names(maybe thats a me problem).

    All in all, worth your time and attention.
    7Marky423

    Season 2

    First - IMDB please allow people to do different ratings for different seasons- especially for anthology type shows like this!

    Second- I think I liked season 1 more but pretty close ratings wise.

    S1 I had not listened to podcasts or anything just some general chit chat so I didn't know much. S2- I'd seen the Netflix special before.

    After watching both S1 and S2 I did watch the actual Dr Death documentaries so this review is written with those contexts.

    There were a few dramatized things in s2 I wasn't a fan of (namely her sneaking into the Barcelona house after the overly dramatic this propert doesn't exist and having her friend go to the door to allow her time to sneak out, which we know didn't really happy. We see from the actual videos in the car there were 3 friends and they drive near and just saw the kids). I don't think that added anything to fake that.

    As much as I love MM, and I love seeing her in something and she is gorgeous- this wasn't it for her. Had I not seen the real person I would have thought she was great (so nothing on her at all) just bad casting.

    Main character was pretty good casting but they never gave him that bad hair cut I saw in reality.

    I did like the liberal take on the dude characters- the American - loved him in marvelous Mrs maisel, English girl was great as Ashley in revenge (I've disconcerted why she hadn't been in more since!). We know on these the there are more liberties taken with accuracy of side characters.

    Overall it's obviously an attention grabbing story.

    And scary. All those CVs that don't add up. Nobody ever checked?!? Hmmmm.

    Overall. Very good. Some incongruities for me as far as story telling and how they cut episodes but an entertaining watch.
    8cjonesas

    [8.2] Besides the editing and unneat time jumps, a superb show

    A tremendous series in its own way. The incredible level of acting by the whole cast, especially by Joshua Jackson, the heavy, suspenseful and really-felt atmosphere, thrilling moments and the fitting score, make it one of a kind of a show.

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    • Trivia
      Dr. Duntch was originally to be played by Jamie Dornan (The Fall, Fifty Shades of Grey), only to be replaced by Joshua Jackson due to conflicts from COVID-19. Dornan and his family were in New York for filming when the pandemic hit the US, and the Country began to shut down. Dornan (& family) were able to return to the UK safely.
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    • Release date
      • July 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Wikipedia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr Death
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Wondery
      • Escape Artists
      • Littleton Road Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 6h 43m(403 min)
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      • 2.00 : 1

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