Dr. Brain

A brilliant neuroscientist, Sewon, is driven to find a way to connect with his deceased wife and understand his son's mysterious accident. He achieves this by "brain syncing" with the dead to access their memories, leading him into a dangerous world of corporate espionage and scientific conspiracy. As he delves deeper, he uncovers unsettling truths about his family and the experiments he's conducting.

Dr. Brain was widely praised for its compelling premise, strong performances, and unique blend of sci-fi and emotional drama. Critics lauded its ambitious storytelling and impressive visual effects, though some noted pacing issues in certain episodes. It was a critical darling and a significant step for Korean sci-fi.

• Praised for its innovative sci-fi concept and emotional depth.
• Lee Sun-kyun's performance as the driven, grief-stricken scientist was a standout.
• Visually striking and suspenseful, though occasional pacing dips were noted.

Google audience: Audiences were highly impressed by Dr. Brain's unique premise and the emotional weight of the story, with many highlighting the strong acting and suspenseful plot. The show's scientific exploration and its exploration of grief and memory resonated well.

Nominated for Best Drama Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Dr. Brain is the first Korean-language original series produced for Apple TV+.