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Dr. Death(2021 TV series)

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Dr. Death
Genre
Created by
  • Patrick Macmanus (season 1)
  • Ashley Michel Hoban (season 2)
Based onDr. Death
byWondery
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons2
No.of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ashley Michel Hoban (season 1)
  • Russ Hammonds
Cinematography
  • Kat Westergaard
  • Zachary Galler
  • Vanja Černjul
  • DJ Stipsen
Editors
  • Ryan Denmark
  • David Leonard
  • David Carlos Valdez
  • Joe Giganti
  • Anthony Muzzatti
Running time44–63 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock
ReleaseJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)–
present(present)

Dr. Deathis an Americantrue crimedramaanthologytelevision series created by Patrick Macmanus, based on thepodcast of the same name.It premiered onPeacockon July 15, 2021.[1]In July 2022, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on December 21, 2023.[2][3]

Premise

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Season 1 dramatizes the story ofChristopher Duntsch,an Americanneurosurgeonconvicted after permanently mutilating his patients, killing two of them.

Season 2 dramatizes the story of Italian surgeon and medical researcherPaolo Macchiarini,who was convicted after experimenting on his patients.

Cast

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Season 1

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest stars

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Season 2

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18July 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
28December 21, 2023(2023-12-21)

Season 1 (2021)

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No.
overall		No.in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Diplos"Maggie KileyPatrick MacmanusJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
22"Ain't No Bum"Maggie KileyAshley Michel HobanJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
33"Dock Ellis"Jennifer MorrisonEvan WrightJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
44"An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink"Jennifer MorrisonAhmadu GarbaJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
55"The $?!& in the Bed"So Yong KimMatthew WhiteJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
66"Occam's Razor"So Yong KimSara Pearson & Maxwell Michael TowsonJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
77"Feet of Clay"So Yong KimAshley Michel Hoban & Ahmadu GarbaJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)
88"Hardwood Floors"So Yong KimPatrick MacmanusJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15)

Season 2 (2023)

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No.
overall		No.in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Like Magic"Jennifer MorrisonAshley Michel HobanDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
102"Worth the Risk"Jennifer MorrisonLinda GaseDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
113"The Horizon"Jennifer MorrisonNilanjana Bose & Jakub CiupinskiDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
124"Tarantela Telaraña"Jennifer MorrisonGregory LocklearDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
135"191"Laura BelseyBashir GavrielDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
146"The Fog"Laura BelseySara PearsonDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
157"Compassionate Uses"Laura BelseyMatthew WhiteDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)
168"Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers"Laura BelseyAshley Michel Hoban & Luca RojasDecember 21, 2023(2023-12-21)

Production

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Development

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On October 3, 2018,NBCUniversalannounced that Patrick Macmanus would adapt theDr. Deathpodcast into a limited series and produce with Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch executive produce via Escape Artists, as well as Hernan Lopez and Marshall Lewy.[7]On September 17, 2019, NBCUniversal announced that the series would be distributed on its streaming servicePeacock.[8]In January 2020, it was announcedStephen Frearswould direct the first two episodes.[9]In September 2020, Frears was replaced byMaggie Kiley.[10]On July 14, 2022, Peacock renewed the series for a second season with Ashley Michel Hoban promoted from a producer to an executive producer and new showrunner. The second season will focus onPaolo Macchiarini.[2]On October 18, 2022, it was announced thatJennifer Morrisonis set to direct episodes 1–4 andLaura Belseyis set to direct episodes 5–8 of the second season.[11]

Casting

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On August 9, 2019,Jamie Dornan,Alec Baldwin,andChristian Slaterwere cast as Dr. Christopher Duntsch, Robert Henderson, and Randall Kirby, respectively.[12]In March 2020,Grace Gummer,Molly Griggs,AnnaSophia RobbandChris Sullivanjoined the cast of the series.[13][14]On October 12, 2020,Joshua JacksonandDominic Burgessjoined the cast of the series, replacing Dornan and Sullivan respectively.[15][16]Later in the same month, Hubert Point-Du Jour andMaryann Plunkettwere cast in undisclosed capacities and character name roles.[17]On February 12, 2021,Carrie Prestonjoined the cast.[18]In November 2022,Édgar Ramírezwas cast asPaolo MacchiariniandMandy Moorewas cast as Benita Alexander for the second season.[4][5]On January 23, 2023,Rita Volk,Judy Reyes,Jack Davenport,Annika Boras,and Sandra Andreis joined the cast in recurring capacities for the second season.[6]

Release

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On May 17, 2021, alongside the release of an official trailer, it was announced that the series was scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2021.[19]The first season premiered on July 15, 2021, with an eight-episode release.[1]The second season premiered on December 21, 2023, with an eight-episode release.[3]

In Canada, the show debuted onShowcaseon September 12, 2021.[20]

The series had its linear premiere on theUSA Networkon October 5, 2022.[21]

Reception

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Thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoesreported a 93% approval rating for the series' first season with an average score of 7.5/10 based on 29 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Though it keeps viewers in the waiting room a little too long,Dr. Deathremains a horrifying tale of medical malpractice centered aroundJoshua Jackson's sufficiently unsettling performance. "[22]Metacritic,which uses a weighted average, assigned the first season a score of 75 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[23]

Kristen Baldwin ofEntertainment Weeklygave the series' first season an A− and wrote a review saying, "The what and the how are harrowing enough.Dr. Deathsucceeds by focusing on the people who fought for years to make sure Christopher Duntsch could do no more harm. "[24]

The second season has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's critics consensus states, "EntanglingÉdgar RamírezandMandy Moorein a bad romance with skin-crawling results,Dr. Death's second season cuts with a mean scalpel. "[25]Metacritic,which uses a weighted average, assigned the second season a score of 67 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[26]

References

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  2. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (July 14, 2022)."'Dr. Death' Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock With Ashley Michel Hoban As Showrunner; New Subject Revealed ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on July 14, 2022.
  3. ^abNemetz, Dave (October 20, 2023)."Dr. DeathFirst Look: Mandy Moore Falls in Love With a Con Man in Season 2 — Get Premiere Date and watch Teaser ".TVLine.RetrievedOctober 20,2023.
  4. ^abCordero, Rosy (November 8, 2022)."'Dr. Death': Edgar Ramirez To Lead Season 2 Of Peacock Anthology Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on November 8, 2022.RetrievedNovember 8,2022.
  5. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (November 22, 2022)."Mandy Moore To Star In Season 2 Of 'Dr. Death' Peacock Anthology Series".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on November 22, 2022.RetrievedNovember 22,2022.
  6. ^abcdePetski, Denise (January 23, 2023)."'Dr. Death': Peacock Anthology Series Adds Five To Recurring Cast For Season 2 ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on January 23, 2023.
  7. ^Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 3, 2018)."'Dr. Death' TV Series Based On Podcast In Works At Universal Cable Productions ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 19, 2021.RetrievedDecember 30,2019.
  8. ^Goldberg, Lesley (September 17, 2019)."NBCUniversal's Streaming Strategy, Name, Programming Lineup Revealed".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on September 17, 2019.RetrievedDecember 30,2019.
  9. ^Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (January 17, 2020)."'Dr. Death': Stephen Frears To Direct Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin & Christian Slater In Peacock Limited Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021.RetrievedMarch 2,2020.
  10. ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 29, 2020)."'Dr. Death': Maggie Kiley To Direct First 2 Episodes As Peacock Limited Series Sets All-Female Directing Team ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021.RetrievedOctober 12,2020.
  11. ^Cordero, Rosy (October 18, 2022)."'Dr. Death': Jennifer Morrison & Laura Belsey Set To Direct Season 2 ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on October 18, 2022.RetrievedOctober 18,2022.
  12. ^Pedersen, Erik; Andreeva, Nellie (August 9, 2019)."Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin & Christian Slater To Star In 'Dr. Death', UCP Limited Series Based On Podcast".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021.RetrievedDecember 30,2019.
  13. ^Pederson, Erik (March 2, 2020)."'Dr. Death': Grace Gummer & Molly Griggs Cast In Peacock's Limited Series Based On Podcast ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021.RetrievedMarch 2,2020.
  14. ^Petski, Denise (March 11, 2020)."'Dr. Death': AnnaSophia Robb & Chris Sullivan Join Peacock's Limited Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021.RetrievedJune 7,2020.
  15. ^Otterson, Joe (October 12, 2020)."Joshua Jackson Replaces Jamie Dornan in Lead Role of Peacock True Crime Series 'Dr. Death'".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on March 3, 2021.RetrievedOctober 12,2020.
  16. ^Ausiello, Michael (October 12, 2020)."Dr. Death Recast: Joshua Jackson Replaces Jamie Dornan as Titular M.D. From Hell in Peacock Limited Series".TVLine.Archivedfrom the original on May 17, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 22,2021.
  17. ^Petski, Denise (October 27, 2020)."'Dr. Death': Hubert Point-Du Jour & Maryann Plunkett Join Peacock Limited Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on November 25, 2020.RetrievedOctober 27,2020.
  18. ^Wiseman, Andreas (February 12, 2021)."'Claws' & 'The Good Wife' Actress Carrie Preston Joins Peacock Crime Series 'Dr. Death'".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on February 28, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 13,2021.
  19. ^Iannucci, Rebecca (May 17, 2021)."Dr. DeathTrailer: Joshua Jackson Is a Killer Surgeon in Peacock Miniseries ".TVLine.Archivedfrom the original on May 19, 2021.RetrievedMay 17,2021.
  20. ^"Showcase Unveils the Ultimate Fall Lineup for Drama, Comic Book, True Crime, Horror, and Sci-Fi Fans".
  21. ^https://web.archive.org/web/20221001024904/https:// tvtv.us/ga/atlanta/luUSA-GA67017-XArchived listings, switch to Wednesday for October 5 listing
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  23. ^"Dr. Death:Season 1 ".Metacritic.RetrievedNovember 24,2021.
  24. ^Baldwin, Kristen (July 8, 2021)."Dr. Deathreview: Joshua Jackson is chilling as a sinister spine surgeon ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on July 19, 2021.RetrievedJuly 11,2021.
  25. ^"Dr. Death:Season 2 ".Rotten Tomatoes.RetrievedJanuary 3,2024.
  26. ^"Dr. Death:Season 2 ".Metacritic.RetrievedAugust 12,2024.
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