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For more details on the real-life events that inspired this series, you can read the original investigative reporting from D Magazine or listen to the Wondery podcast of the same name. Stay Safe With Dr. Death Episode 1 Takeaways - PSMF

A surgical nurse who raises alarms about Duntsch's brutal methods. DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1

: Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline Beyer , which leaves her with severe pain and limited mobility. For more details on the real-life events that

: Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist who blames his failures on his team rather than taking responsibility. : Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline

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.

In the series premiere of , titled " Diplos ," the narrative introduces the horrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch , a neurosurgeon whose ego and medical incompetence lead to a trail of maimed and deceased patients in Dallas. Episode Summary