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.
: Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist who blames his failures on his team rather than taking responsibility. DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1
: The episode explores how Duntsch was able to continue practicing despite repeated "never events"—injuries that should never occur in an operating room. The episode follows Duntsch's arrival at the ,
: 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. : The episode explores how Duntsch was able
: The narrative focuses on the uphill battle faced by Henderson and Kirby as they try to navigate a medical hierarchy that prioritizes avoiding lawsuits over patient safety.