What to Know About NBC's Brilliant Minds Season 2
The doctor will see you now.
Seeing people, not patients. Inspired by books written by world-famous author and neurologist Oliver Sacks, NBC’s gripping medical drama Brilliant Minds returns for Season 2 to follow Oliver and his team at Bronx General as they delve into medical mysteries of the mind and confront the question of who deserves care.
Here’s everything you need to know about Brilliant Minds Season 2.
When will Brilliant Minds Season 2 premiere?
Brilliant Minds Season 2 premieres on Monday, Sept 22 at 10p ET/PT on NBC.
How can I watch Brilliant Minds Season 2 on Peacock?
New episodes of Brilliant Minds stream next day on Peacock, beginning Tuesday, Sept 23. Check out this guide on when NBC’s fall shows are coming to Peacock.
Is there a trailer for Brilliant Minds Season 2?
Yes, you can watch the trailer here.
What happened in Brilliant Minds Season 1?
Season 1 introduces us to Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto), a brilliant neurologist inspired by books written by Oliver Sacks, who carries his own neurological condition, face blindness, which shapes how he relates to the people around him and how he practices medicine. Oliver accepts a position at Bronx General, where he leads a team that includes Dr. Ericka Kinney (Ashleigh LaThrop), Dr. Dana Dang (Aury Krebs), Dr. Jacob Nash (Spence Moore II), Dr. Van Markus (Alex MacNicoll), and others in treating puzzling neurological cases that often blur the line between science and compassion.
Along the way, the show dips into Oliver’s personal life: his friendships, his romantic tension with Dr. Josh Nichols (Teddy Sears), and the weight of expectations from work and his family.
By the end of Season 1, things have gotten deeply personal. In the penultimate episode, a massive building collapse in the Bronx forces Oliver and the interns to confront trauma and Ericka is trapped in an elevator during the disaster, raising questions about her survival and her mental health. Then comes a twist: Oliver learns that his father Noah, long believed to be absent, is alive, bipolar, and in need of help, having felt that his son would be safer believing he was dead. Oliver’s relationship with Josh also reaches a turning point when Josh expresses his feelings, only for Oliver to pull away amid the chaos.
Who’s in the cast?
- Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf
- Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce
- Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney
- Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus
- Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang
- Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash
- Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols
- Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Landon
- John Clarence Stewart as Anthony Thorne
- Brian Altemus as Charlie Porter
- Al Calderon as Nurse Scotty Silva
See first-look photos of Brilliant Minds Season 2
Watch the Season 2 premiere of Brilliant Minds on Tuesday, Sept 23 at 10p ET/PT on NBC, and stream it next day on Peacock. Catch up on Season 1 on Peacock now.
