Investigative journalist Benita Alexander discovers a new subject in world-renowned surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, known as The Miracle Man. Paolo forms a new team at Karolinska.
A tragedy forces Benita to shift perspectives on her piece, and her relationship with Paolo grows more complicated. As Paolo and Ana pursue their first patient, Svensson faces pressure with his rat trials.
A young Turkish woman named Yesim goes to Sweden for a medical consultation but ends up having surgery by Dr. Macchiarini. Dr. Gamelli works hard to keep her alive and openly questions Macchiarini's surgical method.
With growing doubts of her own, Ana struggles to pursue her work in Russia. Benita's search for answers sends her halfway around the world. Svensson and Gamelli form a plan.