7.1/10244 votes#1 - Like Magic
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Jennifer Morrison
Writer: Ashley Michel Hoban
7.2/10182 votes#2 - Worth the Risk
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Jennifer Morrison
Writer: N/A
7.3/10167 votes#3 - The Horizon
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Jennifer Morrison
Writer: N/A
7.6/10160 votes#4 - Tarantela Telaraña
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Jennifer Morrison
Writer: N/A
8.8/10292 votes#5 - 191
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Laura Belsey
Writer: N/A
7.7/10148 votes#6 - The Fog
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Laura Belsey
Writer: N/A
7.7/10141 votes#7 - Compassionate Uses
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Laura Belsey
Writer: N/A
7.4/10163 votes#8 - Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2023
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.
Director: Laura Belsey
Writer: N/A
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Network:Peacock
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Like Magic" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Death" season 2. It scored 7.1/10 based on 244 votes. Directed by Jennifer Morrison and written by Ashley Michel Hoban, it aired on 12/21/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Worth the Risk".