Manimal (S01E01)

A gang of thieves hatches a scheme to steal a shipment of nerve gas, and it's up to Detective Brooke Mackenzie to thwart their plans. She joins forces with Dr. Jonathan Chase, an expert in the mysteries that separate humans from animals. Dr. Chase possesses a unique skill, having mastered an African technique that enables him to transform into various animal forms. TRANSFORMATIONS - a hawk and a black panther.