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Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds

The doctor will see you.

20247.22 Seasons28 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A rare condition — face blindness — gives an eccentric yet incredibly gifted neurologist a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change the way people see his patients. Alongside a team of brilliant young interns, he solves some of the world's most puzzling psychological cases while navigating the complicated relationships that come with the job.

Created by Melissa Aouate
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Dr. Oliver Wolf

Tamberla Perry

Tamberla Perry

Dr. Carol Pierce

Ashleigh LaThrop

Ashleigh LaThrop

Dr. Ericka Kinney

Aury Krebs

Aury Krebs

Dr. Dana Dang

Teddy Sears

Teddy Sears

Dr. Josh Nichols

Brian Altemus

Brian Altemus

Dr. Charlie Porter

John Clarence Stewart

John Clarence Stewart

Dr. Anthony Thorne

Al Calderon

Al Calderon

Nurse Scotty Silva

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookhospitalbronx, new york citydoctor patient relationshipneurologypsychological disorderseccentric manmother son relationshipmemoriesprosopagnosiamedical internempatheticneurologistpatient advocacybending the rules

About Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds is a drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of based on novel or book, hospital, bronx, new york city, doctor patient relationship, neurology, psychological disorders. Created by Melissa Aouate, it stars Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop. A rare condition — face blindness — gives an eccentric yet incredibly gifted neurologist a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change the way people see his patients. Alongside a team of brilliant young interns, he solves some of the world's most puzzling psychological cases while navigating the complicated relationships that come with the job.

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