: 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
: Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline Beyer , which leaves her with severe pain and limited mobility. DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1
: Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist who blames his failures on his team rather than taking responsibility. : Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist
A surgical nurse who raises alarms about Duntsch's brutal methods. " a sociopathic neurosurgeon.
: Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Henderson is tasked with performing a revision surgery to fix Duntsch's errors. Shocked by what he finds, he teams up with vascular surgeon Dr. Randall Kirby , who had previously witnessed Duntsch's bizarre and reckless surgical behavior.
A former colleague of Duntsch who has a restraining order against him. Hubert Point-Du Jour