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Genius(TV show/series, 2017-)

43min per episode | Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 4 seasons with 36 episodes

GeniusRating: 3.9/5 (with 120 votes) 447
Genius is an American biographical anthology drama television series developed by Noah Pink and Kenneth Biller which premiered on National Geographic. The first season, which aired between April and June 2017, followed the life of Albert Einstein, from his early years, through his time as a patent clerk, and into his later years as a physicist who developed the theory of relativity; the season is based on the 2007 book Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson. The second season, which aired between April and June 2018, followed the life and artistry of Pablo Picasso. In April 2018, National Geographic renewed the series for a third season. The season was originally supposed to focus on Mary Shelley, but this was changed during development to instead focus on Aretha Franklin. It aired in March 2021. In December 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season to be released on National Geographic and Disney+ . The fourth season follows the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X and prem... ()
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About 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.

Trailer for Genius + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Genius: Picasso - Trailer | National Geographic(Trailer, 2:11)

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Genius Seasons and Episodes

01/31/2024MLK/X - 8 episodes
Season four focuses on two iconic geniuses — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X — and how their dueling philosophies helped usher America through the Civil Rights Movement.
#1 | 02/01/2024Graduation
An intense focus on the formative years of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X and their experiences and relationships as young children and teens that shape and influence the iconic figures they would become. Malcolm’s release from prison and King’s graduation from Boston University begin their respective journeys that will one day change the nation, but also begin a budding rivalry.
#2 | 02/01/2024Who We Are
Malcolm is introduced to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who takes him under his wing after recognizing his potential with the NOI, but temptations from an old flame and the bonds of family test his strength. Martin introduces and brings Coretta into the King family. Martin finds his voice within the church and is faced with a career decision that will alter his relationship with Daddy King.
#3 | 02/08/2024Protect Us
Malcolm builds space for Muslims in the Harlem community, meeting new member Betty Saunders, As romance builds between the two, a confrontation with the police puts Malcolm in the spotlight. As the Montgomery Bus Boycott intensifies, Martin and his new family are faced with concerns about their safety. In the end, both find themselves ascending to heights they could have never imagined.
#4 | 02/08/2024Watch the Throne
After an attack leaves Martin grappling with his mortality, he must confront whether his fear is affecting his ability to lead. Malcolm sees an opportunity to grow the profile of the Nation in the form of a documentary about the NOI. However the consequences of his actions begin to bubble to the surface. All the while, Malcolm juggles a growing family as Betty finds herself feeling isolated.
#5 | 02/15/2024Matriarchs
With Martin unjustly jailed, Coretta must call upon all her strength to keep pushing forward. When an opportunity to help Martin comes up, she takes it, despite pushback from Daddy King. With Malcolm refusing to listen to her needs, Betty takes drastic action to try to save her marriage. A reminder of her past, and a vision for her future, show her the way through.
#6 | 02/15/2024The American Promise
In an effort to force the passage of the Civil Rights Act, Martin and his allies attempt their biggest undertaking yet – the March on Washington. As it draws near, Martin finds himself struggling to find the right words to unite the country. When Malcolm finds himself nearly suspended from the Nation, he evaluates his relationship with Elijah, especially in light of a dramatic revelation.
#7 | 02/22/2024The Sword and the Shield
After his break from the NOI, the pain of betrayal from Elijah takes a toll on Malcolm mentally, physically and emotionally. When further betrayals within the Nation come to both him and Betty, he decides to speak out. The FBI targets Martin and Coretta, causing stress and paranoia, but the passage of the Civil Rights Act gives both Martin and Malcolm hope - and the opportunity to meet each other.
#8 | 02/22/2024Can You Imagine
Malcolm, knowing his death is likely imminent, works hard to care for his family, reconcile with his siblings, and speak truth to power about the Nation and the best way forward, up until his final moments. In the aftermath of Malcom’s death, Martin, feeling his own mortality, decides that he can no longer remain silent on the Vietnam War. A horrifying day in Memphis shocks the world.
03/21/2021Aretha - 8 episodes
04/24/2018Picasso - 10 episodes
04/25/2017Einstein - 10 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Shot in: Prague
Plays in: Prague
Main subject: Albert Einstein (Person), Pablo Picasso (Person), Aretha Franklin (Person)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 25 languages: Arabic (AR), Bulgarian (BG), Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Latvian (LV), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 04/25/2017
Latest episode released on: 02/01/2024
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Flynn, Geoffrey Rush, Seth Gabel, Clémence Poésy, T. R. Knight, Michael McElhatton, Ralph Brown, Lucy Russell, Bruno Paviot, Stéphane Caillard, Emily Watson, Robert Sheehan, Claire Rushbrook, Adrian Schiller, Catherine McCormack, Alicia von Rittberg, Alistair Petrie, David Dencik, Ed Stoppard, Nicholas Rowe, Simon Buret, Andrew Buchan, Predrag Bjelac, Henry Goodman, Klára Issová, Charity Wakefield, Vincent Kartheiser, Ivo Novák, Thomas Morris, George Lenz, Karel Heřmánek Jr., Zdeněk Piškula, Silvina Buchbauer, Corrado Invernizzi, Eugene Simon, Ania Bukstein, Adam Garcia, John Sackville, Petra Bučková, Robert Lindsay, Martin Umbach, Ondřej Novák, Norbert Hülm, Jana Krausová, Halka Třešňáková, Michael Culkin, Alexander Vlahos, Adrian Lukis, Terrence Hardiman, Alena Štréblová, Michal Zelenka, Nikola Đuričko, Luke Allen-Gale, Rasha Bukvic, Dag Malmberg, Steve Windolf, Zuzana Stivínová, Lukás Král, Václav Jiráček, Peter Jacobson, Jodhi May, Robert Picardo, Karel Dobrý, Neal Huff, Maximilian Befort, Markus von Lingen, David Wilmot, Jordi Mollà, Jacky Nercessian, Bronagh Gallagher, Catherine Hubeau, Horst-Günter Marx, Keith Allen, Attila Árpa, Iddo Goldberg, Tchéky Karyo, Tom Cullen, Gerran Howell, Grégoire Oestermann, Goran Kostić, Cara Horgan, Bernice Stegers, Laurent Le Doyen, Stefan Godin, Margaux Chatelier, Dimitri Leonidas, Pascale Arbillot, Yorgos Karamihos, George Webster, Will Keen
Screenwriter: Kenneth Biller
Composer: Lorne Balfe
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"天才:毕加索"
"天才:爱因斯坦"
"天才:艾瑞莎"
"Гений: Арета"
"Гений: Пикассо"
"Гений: Эйнштейн"
"Genius: Aretha"
"Genius: Einstein"
"Genius: MLK/X"
"Genius: Picasso"
Camera Setup: Single-camera setup

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