'Dr. Death' Season 2 Is Coming! What to Expect and How to Watch
Joshua Jackson as Dr. Christopher Duntsch in "Dr. Death"
Dr. Death Season 2 is a go!
The thriller, based on a true story (and a phenomenal podcast), is coming back to Peacock.
"The first season of Dr. Death blew us away as we dove into the terrifying, twisted mind of Dr. Christopher Duntsch and the team who set out to stop him," Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a statement. "The new installment of this highly-addictive anthology series explores a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and we know we’re in expert hands with our partners at Wondery, UCP, Patrick Macmanus and new season EP/showrunner Ashley Michel Hoban."
Find out what to expect from the second season of the series, including which devilish doctor will be at its center.
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Is there a Season 2 of Dr. Death?
Yes! Season 2 of Dr. Death was confirmed in summer 2022.
Will Joshua Jackson be in Season 2 of Dr. Death?
Joshua Jackson will not return for the second season of Dr. Death since Season 2 centers around a different doctor and case.
What is the release date for Dr. Death Season 2?
Dr. Death Season 2 doesn't yet have a release date, but it has been greenlit. It may be delayed due to the ongoing WGA writers' and SAG-AFTRA actors' strikes.
Is there a Season 2 of Dr. Death on Peacock?
A second season of Dr. Death was greenlit for Peacock, but it isn't yet available.
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What will Season 2 of Dr. Death be about?
Dr. Death Season 2 will focus on an entirely new deadly doctor.
Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini is the subject of Season 2. Macchiarini, a thoracic surgeon nicknamed "Miracle Man," was famously secretive about his methods, which included unorthodox, experimental stem cell transplants. His scandal came to a head when his colleagues at the Karolinska Institute accused him of medical misconduct.
The series will focus on not only Macchiarini's relationship with his patients—and the law—but also on his romance with award-winning producer Benita Alexander.
Why was Dr. Death recast?
Jamie Dornan was originally slated to star as Dr. Christopher Duntsch in Dr. Death Season 1, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, leading Jackson to take over the role.
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Who plays the doctor in Dr. Death Season 2?
Edgar Ramirez plays Dr. Paolo Macchiarini in Dr. Death Season 2.
Who is in the Dr. Death Season 2 cast?
The Dr. Death Season 2 cast includes:
Édgar Ramírez as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
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Édgar Ramírez stars as the titular Dr. Death in Season 2. Ramírez has previously starred in Che, The Bourne Ultimatum, Zero Dark Thirty and The Girl On the Train. On the small screen, he played Gianni Versace in American Crime Story Season 2.
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Mandy Moore as Benita Alexander
Mandy Moore shared photos from the set of Dr. Death Season 2 when filming wrapped in April 2023.
"What a way to wrap up #drdeath. I can't believe I had a 6 week old baby when I started this job," she wrote. "Deeply grateful to our NY and Barcelona crews (special shout-out to our Dp DJ and 1st AD Jamie) and our fearless leader @ashleymichelh. @edgarramirez25 and @itisijudyreyes1, you are both what dreams are made of…. And of course my loves @robertcolonlugo and #andreamiller. What a ride. See you soon on @peacock."
Gustaf Hammarsten as Dr. Svensson
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A superstar in Sweden, Gustaf Hammarsten is best known stateside for playing the title character's boytoy in Sacha Baron Cohen's Brüno.
Ashley Madekwe as Dr. Ana Lasbrey
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BAFTA-winning actress Ashley Madekwe has previously starred in Revenge, Salem, The Umbrella Academy, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Made for Love.
Luke Kirby as Dr. Nathan Gamelli
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Luke Kirby won an Emmy for guest-starring as Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Other cast members whose roles have not yet been revealed include Sandra Andreis, Annika Boras, Jack Davenport, Judy Reyes and Rita Volk.
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When does Dr. Death Season 2 come out?
No release date has yet been announced for Dr. Death Season 2. Filming wrapped in April 2023, however, so the series will likely drop in late 2023 or early 2024, depending on whether or not it's been impacted by the writers' and actors' strikes.
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Is there a Dr. Death Season 2 trailer?
No trailer has been released yet for Dr. Death Season 2, but watch this space!
Is Dr. Death Season 2 streaming?
Dr. Death Season 2 isn't available yet, but when it is, you'll be able to stream it on Peacock.
