This series was based on actual podcasts by Wondrey with 50 million listeners on Spotify and Amazon Music and was inspired by real events in the life of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a young, charismatic rising star in the Texas medical industry. The show features Joshua Jackson, Christian Michael Slater, Dominic Burgess, and Alec Baldwin. It was created and produced by Patrick Macmanus. On July 15, 2021, Peacock TV streamed the first episode of the series. This was the first original series on the platform. It began with a bang and ended with an even bigger one. The systemic corruption in the medical system that allowed the situation with this surgeon to exist at all is, of course, the most terrifying aspect.
The program delves into Dr. Christopher’s mind, which is rather dark and mysterious, just like a villain’s. It also follows two doctors, Robert Henderson and Randall Kirby, who started looking into the deaths that he was responsible for, as well as the young lawyer, Michelle Shughart, who collaborated with Henderson and Kirby to bring him to justice.
Dr. Death Season 2 Release Date
The series was well received and praised by the critics and viewers. There are no plans to continue this series, though. It’s because there was never any intention of doing more from the beginning. Given that it is based on actual events with a clear beginning and end, the true-crime project was always intended to be a limited series. That is really depressing for some true fans of the series, but if you want to continue Dr. Christopher’s more thrilling story, then you can listen to the podcasts available on Amazon Music under the same name as this mini-series.
| Seasons | Release Dates |
|---|---|
| Dr. Death Season 1 Release Date | 15 July 2021 |
| Dr. Death Season 2 Release Date | Canceled |
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Dr. Death Season 1 Recap
The first episode of the series reveals the true identity of the charming surgeon and physician Dr. Christopher Duntsch. He is not the “top of his game” doctor like he is famous for, but rather a sinister one. He has also seriously injured a great number of other patients in addition to killing two of them. He thinks his groundbreaking stem-cell research will change the course of medical history and is the future of minimally invasive surgery. In an effort to stop him from ruining more lives, doctors Robert Henderson and Randall Kirby decide to investigate how he got away with murder, figuratively speaking. AnnaSophia Robb makes an appearance later in the series as Michelle Shughart, the determined prosecutor who gradually compiles evidence against the doctor. Robb takes a more fervent stance in favor of achieving justice for the harmed victims.
Dr. Death Season 2 Cast
Joshua Jackson as Dr. Christopher Duntsch
He is a 44-year-old Canadian-American actor known for his roles in series such as Dawson’s Creek (1998–2003) and Fringe (2008–2013).
Christian Michael Slater as Dr. Randall Kirby
He is an American actor and producer who made his film debut in The Legend of Billie Jean. He rose to prominence after playing a pivotal role in the satire, Heathers.
Alec Rae Baldwin III as Dr. Robert Henderson
He is an American actor, producer, comedian, and activist for political causes. He is renowned for his diverse acting abilities, which range from dramatic roles in movies to comedic roles on television.
Dominic Burgess as Jerry Summers
He is an English actor best known for his roles in numerous television commercials and shows like Raising Hope and Doctor Who.
Dr. Death Season 2 Trailer
As there is no season 2, there is no trailer for it. The same for season 1 is, however, accessible on Rotten Tomatoes TV’s official YouTube channel. The film censor Enid is given the task of reviewing a disturbing film from the archive that reminds her of her fuzzy childhood memories, as seen in the trailer. She begins to make connections between this disturbing work and her past as she delves deeper into Dr. Christopher’s narrative. Not to say the trailer is just as a banger and thrilling as the series.
Where to Watch Dr. Death Season 1
On Peacock’s free tier, the first three episodes of Dr. Death can be watched without charge. However, you’ll need to move up to the second tier in order to watch the remainder of Dr. Death’s debut season. It is available on Prime Video and Netflix in selected regions.
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