Note: This story contains spoilers from the "Brilliant Minds" series premiere. "Brilliant Minds" introduces Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist whose unique life and skillset is loosely drawn from the acclaimed Oliver Sacks -- down to the complex relationships laid out the NBC procedural's pilot.

The NBC medical drama ‘Brilliant Minds,’ chronicles the life and career of neurologist Oliver Sacks through a semi-fictional contemporary narrative set in New York. As a gifted medical practitioner, Oliver Wolf Sacks’ fictional counterpart,

Is Brilliant Minds based on a true story or a book? Fans are buzzing with this question as NBC’s new medical drama captivates audiences with its intriguing plot and compelling characters. Starring Zachary Quinto as Dr.