YMMV / The Wild Wild West S 1 E 24 The Night Of The Druid's Blood

• Complete Monster: Doctor Tristam and his associate Astarte are responsible, with the help of the magician the Great Asmodeus, for orchestrating the deaths of nine of the nation's greatest scientists and scholars, including Jim's friend and former teacher Professor Robey. Astarte seduces the men, until they are wrapped around her finger, enjoying using and killing them, while Tristam is the hidden mastermind. Astarte marries Senator Waterford so they can exploit his connections. When it becomes apparent Jim won't stop his investigations, using an elaborate con they make it appear he has gone insane. Initially suspecting a kidnapping ring, the truth is much more horrible. Doctor Tristam has discovered the secret of how to keep the brain alive without a body, leaving the geniuses constantly conscious but trapped, granting him the combined intelligence of the Nation's greatest minds. If any prove unwilling to answer his demands, he simply electrocutes them into compliance. No longer needing Waterford they attempt to burn him alive. Following Jim foiling the plan, Astarte attempts to trick the senator into killing him.