A must watch show for all the crime junkies, mystery, horror fans
Based on the true story in Texas, the Peacock miniseries Dr. Death created a new fear for its audience.
The story begins in Dallas when young and optimistic Dr. Christopher Duntsch begins operating at Dallas Medical. While Duntsch seems to be knowledgeable and well-liked, things are not always what they seem.
When consistent mistakes are caught by fellow doctors Randall Kirby and Robert Henderson, they begin their mission of finding a way to get Duntsch’s license revoked.
Throughout the series, Duntsch’s life story is shown from how he became a doctor to all the terrifying deaths and “mishaps” he made while earning that title.
While Henderson and Kirby are working with Prosecutor Michelle Shughart to stop him, Duntsch still finds a way to cause more damage to patients rather than helping them.
The miniseries can become addicting as you get pulled into the horror and craziness it has to offer. While there may be some moments that feel as if they drag on, it can be said that many of the scenes are important to the story.
While there is a good story, the acting plays a part as well as Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater play a superb duo that almost seems like the iconic good cop, bad cop scenario.
Baldwin, playing the more the reasonable of the duo, shows his determination in catching Duntsch as well as the portrayal of a concerned medical practitioner not wanting to see patients go through so much pain.
As there is a serious character, it is only right that there is a sarcastic know-it-all by his side which was the perfect role for Slater to portray.
With all the seriousness that goes on, Slater gives you the laughs you need while taking everything in. Although the laughs are needed, he knows how to portray the serious role of a doctor wanting to make things right for the many patients who were wronged.
One performance that made the show yet creeped me out was the performance of Dr. Death himself, who is played by Joshua Jackson. While playing Duntsch, Jackson was able to portray the many sides his character, whether it be a nice guy, a manipulator or an egotistical doctor.
If you like crime or medical shows or would like to know more about the true story of Dr. Death, the miniseries can be found on Peacock.