A Preview of Season 2 of ‘Dr. Death’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

DR. DEATH -- Episode 201 “Like Magic” — Pictured: (L-R) Edgar Ramírez as Paolo, Mandy Moore as Benita -- (Photo by: Peacock)

It is definitely safe to say, that certain positions and titles in our modern society, receive… a level of respect and awe so powerful… that we believe the people who take those positions, can do no wrong. Many of them are of course, in positions of power or positions of influence while others… walk a path that offers peace and solace to the masses. Such as say men of the cloth or the doctors we entrust with our health, and well… it does make sense why they receive our reverence. Because to choose a path that guides people or works to heal souls and minds and bodies… requires that person to hold to a special mindset. One that is kind in nature and grounded in a true desire to help others, and well… as time rolls along it continues to be clear… that the people that choose these positions deserve less reverence and more scrutiny.

After all, time and time again… we see people in power abuse what they have and sever their trust with the public, and we’ve seen those who heal our souls betray us through acts that are unsavory, and unfortunately and we’ve seen those who heal our bodies… become embroiled in scandals. The kind that revolves around God complexes and egos because those who falter… are human beings first and use trust to fuel them toward an agenda that serves personal needs. But of course, it’s not easy to hold such roles to account since that reverence remains and because there’s not a hard willingness from the masses to let that go. So, for now, the best way to hold them to account, is to share those stories of betrayal of trust and make people aware of why we need to hold those folks to account, and that’s why the Peacock series, Dr. Death, is of note.

Because this is that rare series, that showcases those very things and leaves us with much to ponder upon and it just so happens that this important series is about to return to the airwaves on Peacock this Thursday, and we thought it would be worthwhile to showcase the critical story its adapted for year two, in a spoiler-free manner of course. Because there are some powerful moments you need to experience firsthand. But what we can say, is that year two of this series really does explore the perfect case that reflects the need for oversight and scrutiny over reverence and hope. For season two reflects upon the curious case of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. A surgeon and researcher who manipulated people into thinking his false therapies were going to be successful, and he of course hurt lives and families and his story is chronicled here in fascinating detail.

Courtesy of episodes that deeply examine every moment and every twist and turn that led to his exposure as a fraud of sorts. But where season two truly shines regarding this story, is its deep explorations as to how men like Paolo, use the trust we give them to push them toward wild goals that fuel their ego and the belief that somehow, they’re doing good when they’re causing harm. Giving rise to a powerful character study that deeply disturbs the viewer and leaves them in awe of what he was able to accomplish with the power of trust behind him. But at the same time this story does help the audience to understand the importance of challenging men like Paolo and the need to really scrutinize work that promises miracles, because that is what men like him cannot handle in the slightest. 

All of which brings forth a powerful and engaging season of storytelling. The kind that really does shock you and compels you to finish it so that you can see justice be served. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt, that it is filled to the brim with amazing actors to bring critical moments in this case to life. For everyone here truly sells the gravity of what happened with a raw honesty that draws you in further, and Mandy Moore is simply electric as Benita Alexander, the producer that shares this sham with the world and Edgar Ramirez offers up a powerhouse performance as Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, one that showcases the Doctor’s tortured nature in a compelling manner. 

But the best news of all… is that you don’t have to wait that much longer to enjoy this new season of storytelling. For Dr. Death returns to the airwaves this Thursday on Peacock, and we cannot wait to break this series down further with all of you, nor can we wait to share our interviews with Showrunner and Executive Producer, Ashley Michel Hoban and Executive Producer Patrick Macmanus, and several cast members, as we count down to another important season of storytelling from a very important show.

As an added bonus, here is a sneak peek from Season 2 of ‘Dr. Death’.

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