: Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline Beyer , which leaves her with severe pain and limited mobility.
A surgical nurse who raises alarms about Duntsch's brutal methods. DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1
A former colleague of Duntsch who has a restraining order against him. Hubert Point-Du Jour : Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline
: The episode highlights Duntsch's duality—charming and charismatic with patients, yet arrogant and belligerent when questioned by medical staff. Key Characters and Cast Christopher Duntsch Joshua Jackson The titular "Dr. Death," a sociopathic neurosurgeon. Robert Henderson Alec Baldwin A methodical neurosurgeon investigating Duntsch. Randall Kirby Christian Slater A fiery vascular surgeon who joins Henderson's fight. Kim Morgan Grace Gummer Hubert Point-Du Jour : The episode highlights Duntsch's
: The episode explores how Duntsch was able to continue practicing despite repeated "never events"—injuries that should never occur in an operating room.
The episode follows Duntsch's arrival at the , where his first few weeks result in catastrophic surgical outcomes. The story is told through shifting timelines, showing Duntsch at the height of his career alongside his later life as an inmate.