Series synopsis
Brilliant Minds is an American drama television series that premiered on NBC on September 23, 2024. It ended on July 1, 2026. It was created by Michael Grassi. It stars Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop and Aury Krebs.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The doctor will see you.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf
- Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce
- Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney
- Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang
- Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols
- Brian Altemus as Dr. Charlie Porter
- John Clarence Stewart as Dr. Anthony Thorne
- Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus
Supporting cast
- Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash
- Al Calderon as Nurse Scotty Silva
Guest cast
- Kira Guloien as Hanna Peters
- André De Shields as Harold
- Gray Powell as Dr. Noah Wolf
- Simon Webster as Young Oliver
- Daniel Kash as Dr. Cohen
- Lanette Ware as Mrs. Chase
- Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Landon
- Tom Hulshof as Gus Peters
- David Kohlsmith as Ellis Peters
- Getenesh Berhe as The Bride
- Adrian Griffin as Mr. Chase
- Quenton Rose as Groom
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 23, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 20 | September 21, 2025 | July 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Dr. Oliver Wolf reluctantly accepts a job at Bronx General Hospital where he's forced to work with a team of interns as they treat a mother who can no longer recognize her children. |
September 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Disembodied Woman When a high school girls' basketball coach faces a debilitating illness, Dr. Wolf must help her reconnect with her body before it's too late. Ericka and Dana treat a frat boy who sees dragons. |
September 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Lost Biker A member of a biker gang seeks out Dr. Wolf's help as he grapples with life-threatening memory loss. The interns are tasked to help a young girl struggling with mysterious seizures. |
October 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Phantom Hook Dr. Wolf helps an MMA fighter with mysterious symptoms. Dr. Pierce considers a career outside of Bronx General. |
September 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Contestant A reality show contestant lands at the hospital with an unusual delusion. Dr. Pierce fights for her future at Bronx General. |
September 29, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Pusher Dr. Wolf and his team treat a young patient accused of a serious crime. |
October 6, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 1, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |