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Dr. Brain

Seen it?

2021 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Black Mirror or Fringe, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Brilliant brain scientist Sewon suffers a horrific personal tragedy. Desperate to uncover what happened to his family, he conducts "brain syncs" with the dead to access their memories for clues.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Kim Jee-woon

  • Lee Sun-kyunKoh Se-won
  • Park Hee-soonLee Kang-mu
  • Seo Ji-hyeLieutenant Cho
  • Lee You-youngJung Jae-yi
  • Lee Jae-wonHong Nam-il
  • Teo YooSecretary Yoon
  • Cha HeeDr. Hahn