Series synopsis
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife is a British crime documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on November 29, 2023. It ended on November 29, 2023. It stars Dr. Paolo Macchiarini and Benita Alexander.
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.
Premise
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dr. Paolo Macchiarini as Self (archive footage)
- Benita Alexander as Self - Journalist / Paolo's Ex-Fiancée
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 29, 2023 | November 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Celebrity "supersurgeon" Paolo Macchiarini is a pioneer in regenerative medicine. At the height of his success, he meets journalist Benita Alexander. |
November 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
November 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The full extent of Paolo's lies — both personal and professional — is finally revealed. Will he get the comeuppance he deserves? |
November 29, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 29, 2023 |
| Status | ended |