About this season
The story of a brain transplant on a young race car driver and of its ethical implications in this Italian science fiction-drama television miniseries.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 21 October 1975 • 58 min
The young Daniel was guillotined for the murder of a policeman. Shortly after, his brother Jean has a terrible accident on a race track and shows irreversible brain damage. A medical team lead by Dr. Duval decide to attempt the first brain transplant on a human on Jean.
2. Episode 2
Aired 28 October 1975 • 73 min
Following a long period of rehabilitation, Jean's memories and personality are rebuilt. His physical recovery is complete, but exhibits some strange behavior...
3. Episode 3
Aired 4 November 1975 • 66 min
After the murder of Marianne Laforet, Jean attempts to escape by motorcycle, but is apprehended by the police.
4. Episode 4
Aired 11 November 1975 • 64 min
Jean's trial starts. Meanwhile, a debate starts on the nature of brain transplant surgery - with the brain of another individual, can one maintain their own personality?