Genius

2017–2024 · Drama · 4 seasons · ★ 7.5

Canceled

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Synopsis of Genius

Genius follows the life of Albert Einstein through two alternating periods that do not follow a chronological order. In the first, young Einstein works as a clerk at a patent office and struggles to win a professorship and his doctorate. In the second, the physicist is already a highly respected figure for developing the theory of relativity. Johnny Flynn plays young Einstein and Geoffrey Rush plays older Einstein. The series, created by Noah Pink and Kenneth Biller, airs on National Geographic and is set in Prague.

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

4seasons

36episodes

43 minper episode

7.5audience scoreTMDB · 314 votes

8.2IMDb rating21,322 votes

Seasons of Genius

Season 12017 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.7

Season 22018 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.3

Season 32021 · 8 ep. · ★ 3.0

Season 42024 · 8 ep. · ★ 3.7

Cast by Genius

Samantha ColleyMileva Marić20 episodes

Johnny FlynnAlain Cuny11 episodes

Michael McElhattonPhilipp Lenard11 episodes

Geoffrey RushAlbert Einstein10 episodes

Antonio BanderasPablo Picasso10 episodes

Clémence PoésyFrançoise Gilot10 episodes

Alex RichPablo Picasso10 episodes

Emily WatsonElsa Einstein10 episodes

Ralph BrownMax Planck10 episodes

Richard TopolFritz Haber10 episodes

Seth GabelMichele Besso10 episodes

T. R. KnightJ. Edgar Hoover9 episodes

Aaron PierreMalcolm X8 episodes

Kelvin Harrison Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.8 episodes

Cynthia ErivoAretha Franklin8 episodes

Jayme LawsonBetty Shabazz8 episodes

Weruche OpiaCoretta Scott King8 episodes

Gary CarrClyde X8 episodes

Malcolm BarrettTed White8 episodes

Hubert Point-Du JourRalph Abernathy8 episodes

Ron Cephas JonesElijah Muhammad8 episodes

Patrice CovingtonErma Franklin8 episodes

Rebecca Naomi JonesCarolyn Franklin8 episodes

David CrossJerry Wexler8 episodes

Kimberly Hébert GregoryRuth Bowen8 episodes

Shaian Jordanyoung Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin8 episodes

Courtney B. VanceC.L. Franklin8 episodes

Pauletta WashingtonRachel Franklin8 episodes

Bruno PaviotMarcel7 episodes

Steven G. NorfleetCecil Franklin7 episodes

Lucy RussellMadeleine Renoult-Gilot6 episodes

Aisling FranciosiFernande Olivier6 episodes

Sasha CompèreJuanita Abernathy6 episodes

Jon FletcherMarcel Grossmann5 episodes

Stéphane CaillardGeneviève Aliquot5 episodes

Sebastian RochéEmile Gilot5 episodes

Poppy DelevingneMarie-Thérèse Walter5 episodes

Aubriana DavisErma Franklin5 episodes

Sydney HunterCarolyn Franklin5 episodes

Antonique SmithBarbara Franklin5 episodes

Technical Details

Created by: Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson
Address: Anthony Hemingway, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Director X., James Hawes, Marta Cunningham
Writing: Maria Warith-Wade, Raphael Jackson Jr., Damione Macedon, Quran Squire, Sigrid Gilmer
Photography: Mathias Herndl
Production: Anna Culp, Kelly A. Manners, Robert M. Williams Jr., William M. Connor, Ed Cathell III
Executive Producer: Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Gigi Pritzker, Ron Howard
Production companies: EUE / Sokolow Entertainment, Imagine Television Studios, OddLot Entertainment, 20th Television, MWM Studios, Warner Music Entertainment, Tumbleweed Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios
Network or Platform: National Geographic
Country: United States
Original Language: English
Premiere: April 25, 2017
Last Episode: February 22, 2024 (4x08)
Status: Canceled
Type: Fiction
Awards: Won 2 Emmy Awards; 16 wins and 84 nominations in total.
Links: IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about Genius

The theme of the second season was going to be announced during the finale of the first, but it was revealed the next day so as not to distract from that episode.

The third season was going to focus on writer Mary Shelley, but during development the theme changed to the life of Aretha Franklin.

The producers did not secure the rights to use Aretha Franklin's most important songs, such as "Respect" or "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."

Filming for the second season began in November 2017 in Málaga and was expected to last more than five months across several cities, including Barcelona, Paris, and Budapest.

Aretha Franklin's family stated that it was not consulted at any point during the production, even though the team claimed to have worked with the singer's foundation.

The series earned several nominations and awards over the years, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a NAACP Image Award.

Filming of "Genius: Aretha" was interrupted three times by the COVID-19 pandemic and ran for 95 days, with about 5,000 costume changes to recreate the singer's different stages.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Where to Watch Genius

It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Genius have?

Genius has 4 seasons and 36 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Genius in Spain?

Genius is currently not available on any subscription streaming platform in Spain. It originally aired on National Geographic.

Has Genius ended?

Yes. Genius was canceled, and its final episode aired on February 22, 2024.

Who is in Genius?

The main cast includes Samantha Colley (Mileva Marić), Johnny Flynn (Alain Cuny), Michael McElhatton (Philipp Lenard) and Geoffrey Rush (Albert Einstein).

Who created Genius?

Genius is a creation of Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Jeff Stetson.

How long does it take to watch all of Genius?

With episodes of about 43 minutes, watching all 36 episodes takes approximately 26 hours.