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.
Gamma (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1975-10-21
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1975-10-28
Runtime: 73 min
Overview: Following a long period of rehabilitation, Jean's memories and personality are rebuilt. His physical recovery is complete, but exhibits some strange behavior...
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1975-11-04
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: After the murder of Marianne Laforet, Jean attempts to escape by motorcycle, but is apprehended by the police.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1975-11-11
Runtime: 64 min
Overview: 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?
