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Genius

  • TV Series
  • 2017– 2017–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,451
62
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Cynthia Erivo in Genius (2017)
A series which explores how patent clerk Einstein could not get a teaching job or doctorate in his early life, yet managed to go on to develop the theory of relativity.
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The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,451
62
  • Creators
    • Kenneth Biller
    • Noah Pink(developed for television by)
    • Suzan-Lori Parks
  • Stars
    • Samantha Colley
    • Seth Gabel
    • Antonio Banderas
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  • Creators
    • Kenneth Biller
    • Noah Pink(developed for television by)
    • Suzan-Lori Parks
  • Stars
    • Samantha Colley
    • Seth Gabel
    • Antonio Banderas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 144User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 68 nominations total

    Episodes29

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    Genius: Time Is But A Stubborn Illusion
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    Genius: Time Is But A Stubborn Illusion
    Genius: Riding Alongside A Light Beam
    Clip 3:29
    Genius: Riding Alongside A Light Beam
    Season 1 Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 1 Trailer
    Genius: Season 3: Aretha
    Trailer 2:01
    Genius: Season 3: Aretha
    Genius
    Trailer 0:31
    Genius
    Genius: Season 1 Einstein
    Trailer 2:34
    Genius: Season 1 Einstein
    Genius: Season 2 Picasso
    Trailer 1:30
    Genius: Season 2 Picasso
    BUILD: Poppy Delevingne Dives into the Woman Behind Her Character
    Interview 2:09
    BUILD: Poppy Delevingne Dives into the Woman Behind Her Character
    Genius: Ron Howard And Brian Grazer Talk Genius
    Featurette 1:34
    Genius: Ron Howard And Brian Grazer Talk Genius
    Genius: Johnny Flynn Talks About Playing Young Einstein
    Featurette 2:28
    Genius: Johnny Flynn Talks About Playing Young Einstein
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    Geoffrey Rush in Genius (2017)
    Michael McElhatton and Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn in Genius (2017)
    Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn and Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn and Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn and Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Samantha Colley in Genius (2017)
    Seth Gabel and Johnny Flynn in Genius (2017)
    Johnny Flynn in Genius (2017)

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    Samantha Colley
    Samantha Colley
    • Dora Maaras Dora Maar…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2017–2018
    Seth Gabel
    Seth Gabel
    • Michele Bessoas Michele Besso…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2017–2018
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Pablo Picassoas Pablo Picasso
    10 episodes10 eps • 2018
    Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy
    • Françoise Gilotas Françoise Gilot
    10 episodes10 eps • 2018
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Max Jacobas Max Jacob…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2017–2018
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Dr. Philipp Lenardas Dr. Philipp Lenard…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017–2018
    Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo
    • Aretha Franklinas Aretha Franklin
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Johnny Flynn
    Johnny Flynn
    • Young Albert Einsteinas Young Albert Einstein…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017–2018
    Malcolm Barrett
    Malcolm Barrett
    • Ted Whiteas Ted White
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Alex Rich
    Alex Rich
    • Young Pablo Picassoas Young Pablo Picasso
    9 episodes9 eps • 2018
    Patrice Covington
    Patrice Covington
    • Erma Franklinas Erma Franklin
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    • Carolyn Franklinas Carolyn Franklin
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Jerry Wexleras Jerry Wexler
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Kimberly Hebert Gregory
    Kimberly Hebert Gregory
    • Ruth Bowenas Ruth Bowen
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • C.L. Franklinas C.L. Franklin
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Pauletta Washington
    Pauletta Washington
    • Rachel Franklinas Rachel Franklin
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Shaian Jordan
    Shaian Jordan
    • Little Reas Little Re
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Steven G. Norfleet
    Steven G. Norfleet
    • Cecil Franklinas Cecil Franklin
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    • Creators
      • Kenneth Biller
      • Noah Pink(developed for television by)
      • Suzan-Lori Parks
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    The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
    • disney
    • 20th television
    • timeframe 1930s
    • docudrama drama
    • timeframe 1900s
    • 15 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The series is National Geographic's first scripted drama series.
    • Goofs
      The scene in Einstein: Chapter Six (2017), where Albert's associates travel to Crimea, in order to measure the deflection of starlight during the total solar eclipse (to test General Relativity), is shot in a snowy scenery. The expedition took place in August 1914, which is much too early for snow.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards (2017)

    User reviews144

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Season1 : A good watch
    Genius Season1 revolves around the life of Albert Einstein. The key point to note here is 'life' of the genius - not about the theories of the Genius. It shows the human side of Einstein and throws light towards his life journey - his hardships, his love, his happiness and his sorrow. If you are looking to get the understanding on how Einstein came up with E=MC2 and other of his great discoveries, this is not for you. But if you would like to understand and get to know Einstein as a living being, this series is a must watch.

    All the actors acted quite remarkably. The background score could have been better and there are times in the series when you feel that things are going too slow and then there are parts where you would be like- 'did I miss something'. Overall, a good series to watch
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    • krishnasty
    • Mar 6, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Genius: Aretha
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • 20th Television
      • EUE / Sokolow
      • Fox 21 Television Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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