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Series · 2017 · Drama

Genius

Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.

★7.5 2017 4 Seasons Kenneth Biller TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes

Chapter One

Episode 01

Chapter One

Apr 25, 2017 · 65 min

The story of Albert Einstein, seen through glimpses of his twilight years and flashbacks to his time as a student in Munich and Zürich in the 1890s.

Chapter Two

Episode 02

Chapter Two

May 2, 2017 · 51 min

After butting heads in class, Einstein falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric. Their affair raises eyebrows.

Chapter Three

Episode 03

Chapter Three

May 9, 2017 · 51 min

Einstein struggles to support his pregnant wife and land an academic post in a rigid world of tradition and protocol.

Chapter Four

Episode 04

Chapter Four

May 16, 2017 · 51 min

Albert Einstein and Mileva juggle raising a kids with his attempts to catch the eye of the scientific establishment.

Chapter Five

Episode 05

Chapter Five

May 23, 2017 · 51 min

Einstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.

Chapter Six

Episode 06

Chapter Six

May 30, 2017 · 51 min

Einstein moves his family for work, and to be closer to his new love, Elsa. He sets out to prove his theory as his marriage reaches a breaking point.

Chapter Seven

Episode 07

Chapter Seven

Jun 6, 2017 · 51 min

In the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein’s closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.

Chapter Eight

Episode 08

Chapter Eight

Jun 13, 2017 · 51 min

Einstein and his wife Elsa attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.

Chapter Nine

Episode 09

Chapter Nine

Jun 20, 2017 · 52 min

Albert Einstein settles into life in America, but dangers abroad continue to be a threat to both him and his former colleagues.

Chapter Ten

Episode 10

Chapter Ten

Jun 27, 2017 · 55 min

After the atomic bomb is dropped and World War II draws to a close, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen in his twilight years.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 314 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

7 principal cast

Aaron Pierre

Aaron Pierre

Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jayme Lawson

Jayme Lawson

Betty Shabazz

Weruche Opia

Weruche Opia

Coretta Scott King

Gary Carr

Gary Carr

Clyde X

Hubert Point-Du Jour

Hubert Point-Du Jour

Ralph Abernathy

Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones

Elijah Muhammad

Where to watch Genius

Genius is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink has 4 seasons and 36 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 314 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Genius have?

Genius has 4 seasons with 36 episodes in total.

Is Genius still on the air?

The current status of Genius is: Canceled.

What network airs Genius?

Genius airs on National Geographic.

When did Genius first air?

Genius first aired on April 25, 2017.

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