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Dr. Death

Charming surgeon Paolo Macchiarini is known as "Miracle Man" - but his impressive reputation hides a deadly web of deceit. When journalist Benita enters his life, she learns how far he'll go to protect his secrets. Based on a shocking true story.

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Dr. Death – Episode 1

  • Like Magic

MLSC Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering the surgery.

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Episode 1
  • Like Magic
    • Episode 1
      • Like Magic

      MLSC Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering the surgery.

    • Episode 2
      • Worth the Risk

      MLC Hannah suffers complications and Paolo and Benita grow closer.

    • Episode 3
      • The Horizon

      16L Benita meets Paolo's parents and decides to investigate his background before moving with him to Barcelona.

    • Episode 4
      • Tarantela Telaraña

      MLC Benita realises Paolo's promises are lies and uncovers dark secrets from his past.

    • Episode 5
      • 191

      16LC Yesim, a young Turkish woman, travels to Sweden for a consultation and ends up on Dr. Macchiarini's operating table.

    • Episode 6
      • The Fog

      16L Macchiarini is set to perform elective surgery on the wife of an oligarch.

    • Episode 7
      • Compassionate Uses

      MLC Doctors Gamelli, Svensson and Lasbrey blow the whistle on Macchiarini but face the consequences.

    • Episode 8
      • Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers

      16L The doctors in Sweden defend their findings to the Karolinska board, and their report leaks to the press.

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