The “This is Us” star joins Edgar Ramirez in season 2 of Peacock’s true crime anthology.

In the penultimate episode ofDr.

But Percy isnt convinced.

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Mandy Moore and Édgar Ramírez in ‘Dr. Death’ season 2.Scott McDermott/PEACOCK

But her story, one of a journalist who fell for her miracle man doctor subject?

That, says Percy, has potential: Deception.

I mean, thats the through line to this other science-y sh–.

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The irony here is that in the new season ofDr.

Death, the science-y sh– makes for compelling TV drama, while the sexy stuff flatlines.

On its face,Dr.

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Us together, it could cost me my job, my reputation, admits Benita.

But I think this thing we have is worth the risk.

Girl,what?Dr.

Moore is an earnest and appealing actress, but shes miscast in this role.

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It’s a shame, becauseDr.

One episode ends with Paolo and Ana talking in his office about his plans to expand his work globally.

(Macchiarini is traveling the globe drumming up new grants.)

Benita Alexander’s ordeal with Paulo Macchiarini is well documented.