Do No Harm is an American television drama series created by David Schulner as a modern take on the classic Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde story which focuses on Dr. Jason Cole, a successful neurosurgeon who, every night and lasting exactly 12 hours, is switched into an alternate, evil personality, creating problems which could cost him his life, romance and career.
The series aired in the USA on NBC from 31 January to 7 February, 2013. Although 13 episodes were made, only two aired in the USA before the show was cancelled.
Do No Harm premiered in South Africa on DStv's M-Net Series channel on Saturday 20 April 2013, at 21h30. Initially, new episodes broadcast weekly but after nine episodes had aired it changed to double bills weekly (on 22 June).
Synopsis
Dr. Jason Cole (Steven Pasquale) is a highly respected neurosurgeon who has it all - a lucrative career, confident charm and the gift of compassion. But he also has a deep, dark secret.
One morning, after waking up disoriented in a wrecked hotel room amidst near-naked women he's never seen before, he knows one thing: it happened again.
Every night at the same hour, something inside Jason changes, leaving him almost unrecognizable - seductive, devious, borderline sociopathic.
This new man is his dangerous alternate personality, who goes by the name Ian Price. For years Jason has battled Ian, keeping him in check with a powerful experimental sedative.
But now his - their - body has developed a resistance to the serum, setting Ian free once again. And to make matters worse, after being suppressed for so long, Ian is hell-bent on taking revenge on his oppressor.
With everyone Jason cares about at risk - patients, friends, coworkers and even the woman he loves - he must stop Ian once and for all.
Will they find some common ground, or will they bring each other down? Hell hath no fury like an alter ego scorned.
Do No Harm is produced by Universal Television and Traugott Company. The executive producer/writer is David Schulner (Desperate Housewives, The Event). Peter Traugott (Ringer) and Rachel Kaplan (Ringer) are also executive producers.
Michael Mayer (Smash) is the co-executive producer and director.