Airdate: Dr. Brain

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Six part sci-fi series Dr. Brain marks the first Korean-Language original series for Apple TV+.

The series directed and executive produced by Kim Jee-woon (I Saw the Devil, Doomsday Book), is based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Hongjacga.

The series follows a brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a horrific personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident. Desperate to uncover what happened, he goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the tragic mystery by conducting “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.

“Dr. Brain” stars Lee Sun-kyun, best known to global audiences for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite.” The series also stars Lee You-young, Park Hee-soon, Seo Ji-hye and Lee LeeJae-won.

“Dr. Brain” is written, directed and executive produced by Kim Jee-woon. Executive producers also include Samuel Yeunju Ha and Jamie Yuan Lai for Bound Entertainment; Ham Jung Yeub and Daniel Han for StudioPlex; Joy Jinsoo Lee and Min Young Hong for Kakao Entertainment; and Antonio H.W. Lee. Kim Jin A and Koh YoungJae also write. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Bound Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, StudioPlex and Dark Circle Pictures.

Episode 1 Thursday, November 4 on Apple TV+ followed by new episodes weekly.