Dr. Death
Seen it?2021 | 2 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved American Crime Story or The Act, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 160K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12021 · 8 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 22023 · 8 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Patrick Macmanus, Ashley Michel Hoban
- Edgar RamírezDr. Paolo Macchiarini
- Mandy MooreBenita Alexander
- Ashley MadekweDr. Ana Lasbrey
- Gustaf HammarstenDr. Svensson
- Luke KirbyDr. Nathan Gamelli