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First Born

He created life... but can he live with the consequences?

  • 1988
  • Ended
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama
  • 1 season
  • 6.3/10

Edward Forester is a genetic researcher, intent on breeding primate hybrids. But his experiments take a strange turn when he succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid. He hides the results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But Gor can't help being what he is, and tragedy and revelations are the ultimate result.

Latest: Miniseries · 1988

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Edward Forester is a genetic researcher, intent on breeding primate hybrids. But his experiments take a strange turn when he succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid. He hides the results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But Gor can't help being what he is, and tragedy and revelations are the ultimate result.

  1. E1. Part 1

    Oct 30, 1988 · 50m

    Genetic scientist Edward Forester successfully produces a hybrid primate human, but he is soon ordered to kill his own creation.

  2. E2. Part 2

    Nov 6, 1988 · 50m

    Edward has saved Gordon, but what should he do with him now? He has no choice but to turn to the man who supplies animals to the institute, who could find Gordon a home.

  3. E3. Part 3

    Nov 13, 1988 · 50m

    Gordon has grown up, and is a fine young man doing brilliantly at his military academy. However, Edward fears for his future.