“Brilliant Minds” is the new project starring Zachary Quinto that has premiered on NBC with its first episodes and is already trending. The medical series features one season and follows Dr. Oliver Wolf.

The main character, portrayed by the Star Trek actor, is inspired by the real neurologist Oliver Sacks. The story is set in a neurology department in the Bronx and follows an unconventional doctor​.

Each episode of the TV show created by Michael Grassi explores complex neurological conditions and mental health issues, illustrating how Wolf’s methods often lead him to interact with patients outside the hospital setting.

Brilliant Minds Season 1 Soundtrack | Songs by episode

Episode 1

  • Can’t Catch Me – NoMBe & New Mystics
  • God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
  • You Got Me Thinking – Universal Production Music
  • Slow Tide – Ocie Elliott

Episode 2

  • Symphony No. 25 In G Minor 1st Mov. Allegro Con Brio – APM Music
  • Brandenburg Concerto No 6 in B Flat major, BWV 1051 – APM Music
  • Throughout the Day – Bamyasi, Alistair Blake
  • Suite No.1 In G-major Bwv 1007-prelude – Johann Sebastian Bach
  • It’s Been So Long – K.Flay

Episode 3

  • Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: VI. Gigue – Johann Sebastian Bach, Jiří Bárta
  • Some Days – Aron Wright

Episode 4

  • FunHOUSE – DMAV
  • Hide N Seek – WOLVO
  • Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003- IV. – Allegro APM Music
  • How We Do – KittyGun and Vinyl Sky
  • In The Dark – Chapter & Verse
  • Don’t Test Me

Episode 5

  • This Woman’s Work – Maxwell
  • Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav. – Johann Sebastian Bach and Luca Ballerini

*The list will be updated as more music information becomes available for each episode.

Who composed the score for Season 1 of Brilliant Minds?

Bear McCreary has composed music for a variety of notable projects, showcasing his versatility and skill across different genres. This year, he has focused on creating original tracks for NBC’s new series.

The soundtrack of “Brilliant Minds” plays a crucial role in deepening the emotional impact of the TV show, particularly in how it reflects the complex conditions and mental health themes explored throughout the show.

The artist is renowned for creating emotive and atmospheric compositions, and his work here reflects his ability to capture the complexity of neurological conditions and the human dramas explored in the episodes.