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Dec 21, 2023 · Worth the Risk: Directed by Jennifer Morrison. With Edgar Ramírez, Mandy Moore, Ashley Madekwe, Gustaf Hammarsten. A tragedy forces Benita to shift perspectives on her piece, and her relationship with Paolo grows more complicated.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Jennifer Morrison
- 2023-12-21
- Dr. Christopher Duntsch
- Dr. Robert Henderson
- Dr. Randall Kirby
- Jerry Summers
- Michelle Shughart
Christopher Daniel Duntsch is a former neurosurgeon nicknamed Dr. Death for the murder of two of his patients and the maiming of 30 others while working at hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Described as brilliant by those who knew him before his crimes, Duntsch's medical license was revoked during his two-year reign of terror before his...
The real Dr. Robert Henderson (Alec Baldwin)was first made aware of Duntsch's appalling surgery attempts after one of his patients, Mrs. Efurd, had had multiple misplaced holes drilled in her spine by Duntsch. After his plea for Dr. Duntsch's immediate suspension fell on deaf ears, he teamed up with Dr. Randall Kirby to begin recording Duntsch's su...
Next to Dr. Henderson, Dr. Randall Kirby was the other primary architect of Christopher Duntsch's downfall. Portrayed by Christian Slater as a comedic foil to SNL regular Alec Baldwin's stoic Dr. Henderson, the real Randall Kirby appears much more reserved. Kirby first became aware of Dr. Duntsch brutalizing his patients after assisting on surgery ...
One of the most harrowing real-life accounts of this tale, Jerry Summers, was Christopher Duntsch's childhood friend and a staunch advocate of the doctor to a fault. Played by Dominic Burgess in the Peacock series, Summers allowed Duntsch to perform two cervical fusion surgeries on him, which left Summers paralyzed. Despite being robbed of his mobi...
Michelle Lee Shughart (played in Dr. Death by AnnaSophia Robb) was a young assistant district attorney when she became involved in the Duntsch case. Praised for her handling of an incredibly complex topic, her successful integration of Kirby and Henderson into the prosecution paved the way for the successful conviction of Duntsch. Shughart is now a...
Dr. Death is an American true crime drama anthology television series created by Patrick Macmanus, based on the podcast of the same name. It premiered on Peacock on July 15, 2021. [1] In July 2022, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on December 21, 2023. [2] [3]
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- Dr Death Season 2 cast & characters. Below, you will find the main cast and characters for Dr Death Season 2. Before we get into it, the synopsis states that it “follows ‘Miracle Man’ Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations.
- Paolo Macchiarini: Edgar Ramirez. Peacock. Edgar Ramirez plays Paolo Macchiarini, the aforementioned surgeon who was once hailed a pioneer in regenerative medicine.
- Benita Alexander: Mandy Moore. Peacock. Mandy Moore plays Benita Alexander, an investigative journalist who is tasked with covering the rock star doctor, Dr Paolo Macchiarini.
- Dr Nathan Gamelli: Luke Kirby. Peacock. Luke Kirby plays Dr Nathan Gamelli, a fellow surgeon at the acclaimed Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He’s immediately distrustful of Macchiarini, but he’s alone at first.
- “Like Magic” In 2013, in New York, reporter Benita Alexander began work on a TV special about the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paolo Macchiarinni.
- “Worth The Risk” This episode centers on the worldwind romance between Paolo and Benita. HAnah’s passing from “complications” after her seemingly successful transplant forces Benita to change the direction of her documentary.
- “The Horizon” As soon as the special about Paolo airs he takes it upon himself to announce his and Benita’s engagement in front of all her friends and colleagues.
- “Tarantela Telaraña” Benita’s dream wedding turns into her life’s biggest nightmare. The private investigator uncovered Paolo was previously arrested for medical malpractice.
A page for describing Characters: Dr. Death. Healthcare Professionals Dr. Christopher Duntsch, MD-PhD The eponymous spinal surgeon. He comes to Dallas as a ….
Dec 28, 2023 · dr. DEATH -- “Worth the Risk” Episode 202 -- Pictured: Edgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini -- (Photo by: Scott McDermott/PEACOCK) Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 202 of ‘Dr. Death’.
