'Brilliant Minds' Just Turned Dr. Wolf's Life Upside Down With This Major Reveal

Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) has become one of the most complex protagonists on network television. In NBC's Brilliant Minds, he works to balance his career as a neurosurgeon with his complicated past. Wolf grew up with a father who struggled with mental illness (including bouts in a psychiatric hospital), and when he was 14 years old, his father died on a camping trip they were on. In the 30 years since his father's death, Wolf has grappled with the loss of his parent, as well as his persistent need to 'fix' people (a need that most likely stemmed from his relationship with his father). So much of Wolf's identity is wrapped up in his connection to his father and his grief over losing him. But in this week's two-part season finale, a major twist involving his father throws Wolf's life into complete turmoil.