Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) loves to take on challenging neurological cases on NBC’sBrilliant Minds.
But the scariest part of the episode is the fact thatJessie’s diagnosis is based on a real-life case.
But her dream soon becomes a reality when she notices that she can’t hold onto objects.
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As Dr. Wolf and his team start to run tests, Jessie’s condition quickly worsens.
She can no longer stand or walk since she feels like she can’t control her body.
Ultimately, Jessie, an otherwise healthy woman, can no longer even breathe on her own.Dr.
The show follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant but eccentric neurologist inspired by the real-life work of Dr. Oliver Sacks. As Dr. Wolf and his team tackle mysterious and complex neurological cases, they also struggle with their own personal challenges and mental health.
She slowly but surely breathes on her own and then relearns how to stand and walk.
It is an astounding recovery, but an incredibly scary experience for Jessie to have lived through.
AndtheBrilliant Mindswritersactually took inspiration from a real medical diagnosis.
The show follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant but eccentric neurologist inspired by the real-life work of Dr. Oliver Sacks. As Dr. Wolf and his team tackle mysterious and complex neurological cases, they also struggle with their own personal challenges and mental health.
Doctor, get these viewers a TV, STAT!
However,the real-life prognosisis not always that rosy.
New episodes ofBrilliant Mindsair on NBC on Monday nights and are available to stream the next day on Peacock.
