Dr. Brain (2021)

Dr. Brain (2021) plunges into the extraordinary life of Lee Se-Won (Lee Sun-Kyun), a gifted neuroscientist marked by a personal tragedy. He embarks on a relentless pursuit for knowledge and justice after losing his mother in a hit-and-run accident during his childhood. This incident sparks a fire within him, driving him to become a luminary in the field of brain science. Gifted with an eidetic memory, Se-Won's genius lies not just in his outstanding academic prowess but also in his uncanny ability to remember everything he encounters. His seemingly ordinary life takes a chilling twist when a mysterious stranger approaches him with an unusual request: to extract memories from the brain of a deceased man. Intrigued by the macabre proposition and the potential to push the boundaries of brain science, Se-Won takes on the challenge. However, his attempt to delve into the mind of the dead fails, leading to unforeseen consequences. In the days that follow, Se-Won finds himself trapped in a reality where his perceptions are warped, where he begins to see the world through a lens tainted by the dead man's experiences. Determined to understand these bewildering changes, he delves deeper into the enigmatic suicide case. Dr. Brain weaves a tale of intrigue and scientific exploration, chronicling Se-Won's desperate attempts to unravel the truth behind his altered reality through a series of "brain syncs" with the deceased. The series is a riveting exploration of memory, loss, and the boundaries of human cognition, blurring the lines between the living and the dead.

Dr. Brain is a drama show featuring Lee Sun-kyun.

Dr. Brain is currently streaming on Apple TV Plus.