TV series
New doctor. New story.
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
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Episode 1
In 2012, Dr. Macchiarini performs a breakthrough thoracic surgery, but some colleagues in Sweden question his science. In the present, Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering the surgery.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Ashley Michel HobanGuest stars Amy Sheehan, Tina Benko, Rita Volk, Judy Reyes, Annika Boras, Jason Alan Carvell, Greg Hildreth, Celestina Harris
Episode 2
In 2012, Macchiarini’s research gets published after his patient in Sweden is asymptomatic two months post-surgery. In the present, Hannah suffers complications. Paolo and Benita grow closer. Paolo seeks new patients to expand his practice.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Linda GaseGuest stars Amy Sheehan, Tina Benko, Rita Volk, Judy Reyes, Celestina Harris, Jack Davenport, Hunter Canning, Naomi Rothing
Episode 3
In 2012 Stockholm, another Dr. Macchiarini surgery ends tragically. In the present, Benita meets Paolo’s parents and decides to investigate his background before moving with him to Barcelona.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Nilanjana Bose, Jakub CiupinskiGuest stars Amy Sheehan, Tina Benko, Judy Reyes, Annika Boras, Greg Hildreth, Celestina Harris, Maribel Martínez, Hunter Canning
Episode 4
In the past, doctors in Sweden and Belgium suspect that Dr. Macchiarini is not running animal trials and is instead experimenting on people. Benita realizes Paolo’s promises are lies and uncovers dark secrets from his past.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Gregory LocklearGuest stars Judy Reyes, Annika Boras, Greg Hildreth, Celestina Harris, Jack Davenport, Femi Olagoke, Cheryl Freeman, Alana Raquel Bowers
Episode 5
Yesim, a young Turkish woman, travels to Sweden for a consultation and ends up on Dr. Macchiarini’s operating table. Dr. Gamelli fights to keep Yesim alive and forcefully raises concerns about Macchiarini’s procedure.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Bashir GavrielGuest stars Annika Boras, Jack Davenport, Joshua Perez, Femi Olagoke, Alisha Erozer, Turhan Troy Caylak, Jeffrey Bean, Joshua Jeffers
Episode 6
In Russia, Macchiarini is set to perform elective surgery on the wife of an oligarch, but Dr. Lasbrey convinces her to postpone it. Benita realizes Paolo’s lies go deeper than she thought. Ana returns to Sweden and confirms her suspicions.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Sara PearsonGuest stars Rita Volk, Ken Holmes, Judy Reyes, Celestina Harris, Femi Olagoke, Sandra Okuboyejo, Andrea Galatà, Stan Kang
Episode 7
Doctors Gamelli, Svensson and Lasbrey blow the whistle on Macchiarini but face the consequences. In Russia, Paolo convinces Yulia to go through with the surgery. Benita struggles to tell her story.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Matthew WhiteGuest stars Rita Volk, Judy Reyes, Celestina Harris, Jack Davenport, Kaitlin Kelly, Florin Penișoară, Sandra Andreis, James Torben Smith
Episode 8
The doctors in Sweden defend their findings to the Karolinska board, and their report leaks to the press. Benita’s colleague publishes the story of Paolo’s deception and misconduct. Swedish authorities make a decision about Macchiarini’s case.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Ashley Michel Hoban, Luca RojasGuest stars Alexandra Ternstroem, Rita Volk, Judy Reyes, Annika Boras, Greg Hildreth, Celestina Harris, Maribel Martínez, Jack Davenport
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Joshua JacksonDr. Christopher Duntsch
Edgar RamírezDr. Paolo Macchiarini
Alec BaldwinDr. Robert Henderson
Mandy MooreBenita Alexander
Christian SlaterDr. Randall Kirby
Ashley MadekweDr. Ana Lasbrey
Gustaf HammarstenDr. Svensson
Luke KirbyDr. Nathan Gamelli
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