Genius

TV SERIES 2017 4 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 4 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama.
• Produced in United States of America.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Aaron Pierre

Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jayme Lawson

Betty Shabazz

Weruche Opia

Coretta Scott King

Gary Carr

Clyde X

Hubert Point-Du Jour

Ralph Abernathy

Ron Cephas Jones

Elijah Muhammad

Seasons

Einstein

10 Episodes • Aired 2017-04-25

Season one charts how Albert Einstein—an imaginative, rebellious patent clerk, who couldn’t get a teaching job or a doctorate—unlocked the mysteries of the atom and the universe. Based on Walter Isaacson’s critically acclaimed book “Einstein: His Life and Universe.”

Picasso

10 Episodes • Aired 2018-04-24

Season two explores how the passionate nature and relentless creative drive of Picasso—a Spanish-born painter, sculptor, poet and playwright—were inextricably linked to his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and constantly shifting political and personal alliances.

Aretha

8 Episodes • Aired 2021-03-21

The third season explores Aretha Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin was a gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion; she is widely considered to be the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career.

MLK/X

8 Episodes • Aired 2024-02-01

MLK/X follows Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X from their formative years to their rich, parallel stories as they shape their identities and become the change they wish to see in the world; the two visionaries ultimately rise to pioneer a movement.