During its presentation at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour, Lifetime announced an April premiere date for new drama Mary Kills People starring Caroline Dhavernas (Hannibal) and created by Tara Armstrong.
The series will premiere on Lifetime on Sunday, April 23 at 10/9c.
Single mother Mary Harris (Dhavernas) is an ER doctor by day, but by night, she and her partner, a former plastic surgeon, moonlight as underground angels of death and help terminally ill patients slip away on their own terms. So far Mary has managed to stay under the radar; but death is hot, business is booming, and her double life is getting complicated. When her world starts to unravel, Mary realizes she's going to have to fight dirty if she's going to stay in the killing game.
The cast also includes Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk and Charlotte Sullivan.
Tara Armstrong created the drama and serves as a co-executive producer. Tassie Cameron, Amy Cameron, Jocelyn Hamilton and Tecca Crosby will executive produce. Holly Dale directed every episode of the first season. Entertainment One and Cameron Pictures produce.