Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife
TV-MA2023•7.5/10
CrimeDocumentary
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7.5/10(42)
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.
Production
Nutopia
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 29, 2023
Last Aired
November 29, 2023
Networks
Netflix
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-11-29
Celebrity "supersurgeon" Paolo Macchiarini is a pioneer in regenerative medicine. At the height of his success, he meets journalist Benita Alexander.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-11-29
Paolo's stories grow in grandeur, but Benita doesn't question him. A shocking slip during one of his lectures ignites suspicion among his colleagues.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-11-29
The full extent of Paolo's lies — both personal and professional — is finally revealed. Will he get the comeuppance he deserves?
Cast
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini
Self (archive footage)
Benita Alexander
Self - Journalist / Paolo's Ex-Fiancée
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