Malpractice
Dr Lucinda Edwards (Niamh Algar) is a smart, battle-hardened doctor, but we meet her on a nightmare shift that ends in the death of an opioid overdose victim, Edith Owusu. Despite the support of her medical supervisor, Dr Leo Harris, played by James Purefoy (A Discovery of Witches, Pennyworth, Sex Education), Edith's grieving father Sir Anthony Owusu, played by Brian Bovell (Crime, Strike), demands an enquiry into Lucinda's actions on the fateful night. Leading the medical investigation are Dr Norma Callahan played by Helen Behan (Holding, The Virtues) and Lucinda's former colleague, Dr George Adjei, played by Jordan Kouamé (Megalomania). While George feels this was an unavoidable tragedy, Norma is suspicious of Lucinda's behaviour and decisions in the lead up to Edith's death. As the pressure of the investigation intensifies, Lucinda's relationship with husband Tom, played by Lorne MacFadyen (Pistol, Vigil) starts to fracture, and her confident professional exterior begins to crack. Is Lucinda hiding something? Through the cat and mouse thriller of the medical investigation, Malpractice tells the story of a damaged doctor caught up in a dangerous conspiracy.
- Metascore73
- 2023-2025
- 2 seasons
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
Dr Lucinda Edwards (Niamh Algar) is a smart, battle-hardened doctor, but we meet her on a nightmare shift that ends in the death of an opioid overdose victim, Edith Owusu. Despite the support of her medical supervisor, Dr Leo Harris, played by James Purefoy (A Discovery of Witches, Pennyworth, Sex Education), Edith's grieving father Sir Anthony Owusu, played by Brian Bovell (Crime, Strike), demands an enquiry into Lucinda's actions on the fateful night. Leading the medical investigation are Dr Norma Callahan played by Helen Behan (Holding, The Virtues) and Lucinda's former colleague, Dr George Adjei, played by Jordan Kouamé (Megalomania). While George feels this was an unavoidable tragedy, Norma is suspicious of Lucinda's behaviour and decisions in the lead up to Edith's death. As the pressure of the investigation intensifies, Lucinda's relationship with husband Tom, played by Lorne MacFadyen (Pistol, Vigil) starts to fracture, and her confident professional exterior begins to crack. Is Lucinda hiding something? Through the cat and mouse thriller of the medical investigation, Malpractice tells the story of a damaged doctor caught up in a dangerous conspiracy.
Season 2 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
45 mins
The MIU ask serious questions when they investigate a doctor who was torn between two patients and the shocking consequences of his actions.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
43 mins
Pressure mounts as Dr Ford clashes with colleagues, and the MIU investigation takes an unexpected turn when an unlikely source reveals new evidence.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
43 mins
The MIU turn their attention towards Dr Hernandez as James makes his own shocking discovery and unravels when a bullying complaint is made.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
43 mins
The MIU dig deeper into previous complaints - but the hospital's trust obstruct the investigation - before they and James race to find Maria Carter.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
46 mins
The investigation into Dr Ford comes to a head as the MIU work with unlikely sources to uncover a series of shocking truths and a wider conspiracy.