on platforms such as Netflix, which has enjoyed a surge of global fascination with the genre for several years and even recently had its animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” become its most-viewed original film ever. Among the few streaming services that hasn’t yet made a significant leap into the genre is Apple TV+, though it hasn’t completely shunned it either. In reality, the iPhone producer’s platform discreetly launched a sci-fi-influenced K-drama in November 2021 that likely left many fans puzzled at the time, as it didn’t adhere to the conventional K-drama template.
Centering on a neuroscientist facing a significant personal loss, “Dr. Brain” strays from the typical historical fantasy, romance, or crime narratives often seen on Netflix. Suiting its presence on Apple TV+, which has adopted a unique strategy in the streaming arena almost since its inception, “Dr. Brain” (which also holds the honor of being Apple’s inaugural K-drama) is an intellectually ambitious and profoundly thought-provoking sci-fi thriller.
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