First Born

Miniseries

1988 · 3 episodes · 2h 30m in all

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.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Part 1

   30 Oct 1988 · 50 min

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

2. 2

   2. Part 2

   6 Nov 1988 · 50 min

   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. 3

   3. Part 3

   13 Nov 1988 · 50 min

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