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.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.
Directed by Maggie KileyWritten by Patrick MacmanusGuest stars Fredric Lehne, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Maryann Plunkett, Marceline Hugot, John Wojda, Grainger Hines, Grace Gummer, Zabryna Guevara
Episode 2
Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.
Directed by Maggie KileyWritten by Ashley Michel HobanGuest stars Spencer House, Jason Kravits, Dominic Burgess, Fredric Lehne, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Grainger Hines, Pamela Dunlap, Kelsey Grammer
Episode 3
Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Evan WrightGuest stars Dashiell Eaves, Dominic Burgess, Laila Robins, Medina Senghore, Kelsey Grammer, Molly Griggs, Ajay Naidu, Michael Genet
Episode 4
Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.
Directed by Jennifer MorrisonWritten by Ahmadu GarbaGuest stars Danny Burstein, Dominic Burgess, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Laila Robins, Molly Griggs, Grace Gummer, Zabryna Guevara, Ajay Naidu
Episode 5
Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Matthew WhiteGuest stars Danny Burstein, Dashiell Eaves, Dominic Burgess, Fredric Lehne, Laila Robins, Jennifer Kim, Molly Griggs, Grace Gummer
Episode 6
Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Sara Pearson, Maxwell Michael TowsonGuest stars Dashiell Eaves, Greg Wood, Dominic Burgess, Fredric Lehne, Laila Robins, Maryann Plunkett, Marceline Hugot, Grainger Hines
Episode 7
Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Ahmadu Garba, Ashley Michel HobanGuest stars Carrie Preston, Dominic Burgess, Fredric Lehne, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Laila Robins, Maryann Plunkett, Marceline Hugot, John Wojda
Episode 8
Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Patrick MacmanusGuest stars Carrie Preston, Dashiell Eaves, Dominic Burgess, Fredric Lehne, Maryann Plunkett, Grainger Hines, Jennifer Kim, Cristala Carter
Episode information updated Sep 15, 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
PeacockUnited States
UCPUnited States
Escape ArtistsUnited States
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