Genius (2017)
- Directed by
- Kenneth Biller, Kevin Hooks, Greg Yaitanes, Ron Howard
- Genre
- documentary television program
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 4 seasons, 36 episodes
- Rated
- TV-14
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 306 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This series tells the life stories of famous historical figures. It covers the experiences and achievements of Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, and Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X across different seasons.
biographicaldramaticeducationalreflectivesweepingintimaterespectfulnarrative-driven
What happens
Genius is an American biographical anthology drama 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 premiered on February 1, 2024. Throughout the years the series received several nominations and accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and an NAACP Image Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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