'Dr. Death' Season 2 Starring Mandy Moore Premieres December 21
The new season explores the dangerous practices of surgeon Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, played by Edgar Ramírez, through the investigative work of journalist Benita Alexander, played by Mandy Moore.
- Mandy Moore stars in the second season of 'Dr. Death', a true crime anthology series based on the Wondery podcast of the same name, premiering on Peacock on December 21.
- The new season focuses on the story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, played by Edgar Ramírez, a surgeon known for his innovative operations involving artificial organs.
- Moore's character, investigative journalist Benita Alexander, uncovers the dark side of Macchiarini's work as she investigates his practices and becomes personally involved with him.
- Macchiarini's real-life counterpart was convicted in 2022 for causing bodily harm to a patient through a trachea transplant, highlighting the dangerous implications of his experimental procedures.
- A companion documentary titled 'Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman' will also premiere on Peacock on the same day as the series.
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