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Einstein – Genius

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The anthology series focuses on untold stories of the world's most brilliant innovators.
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Genius — Einstein

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Critics Consensus

Buoyed by a superb performance from Geoffrey Rush, Genius is a compelling origin story of one of history's most renowned scientists.

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Allison Keene Collider 04/27/2017
3/5
Genius is an intriguing exploration of the often very flawed and human side of someone with a superhuman mind. Go to Full Review Danette Chavez AV Club 04/26/2017
B
Rush may own the premiere -- as well as have further opportunities to win the audience back -- but it's Flynn who best captures Einstein's rebellious nature early on in the series. Go to Full Review Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture 04/26/2017
Genius is, overall, handsome and reasonably compelling, but it doesn't necessarily grab the viewer in a way that makes one anxious to immediately see episode three. Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/28/2021
The series is beautiful, interesting and entertaining, not only in its scientific exploration but in its historical and political vision. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Daniel Krauze El Financiero 05/04/2018
[Johnny Flynn and Geoffrey Rush] injected a good dose of mischief to their characters, placing a necessary counterweight to the solemnity of a script that insisted on the value of thinking differently. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sr. Rose Pacatte National Catholic Reporter 05/24/2017
With the show's motion-picture-production quality, period set designs, fine cinematography and sharp writing, Einstein's brilliance shines from the screen in authentic portrayals of his life. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John M Mar 25 Too much relationships and pretty little science See more Rohit R 10/14/2023 This is a masterpiece, that's changed mg thoughts & probably my life. See more babarizam 07/22/2023 I have been looking for any show related to Einstein and his work for a very long time. I was very excited to see what it has to offer but to my disappointment young Einstein role was written badly some how. I am not saying that I know historical facts but first 3 episodes were highly disappointing apart from the first part of old version of him which was indeed fascinating See more 07/25/2022 damn, what a good biography. See more 09/29/2021 Loved this Series and this segment on Einstein. Great performances and history. See more 09/15/2021 The greatest series ever, realistic, scientific, political. It was a pleasure to see, Perfection. See more Read all reviews
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Noah Pink

Creator

Claire Rushbrook

Pauline Einstein

Emily Watson

Elsa Einstein

Geoffrey Rush

Albert Einstein

Johnny Flynn

Alain Cuny

Michael McElhatton

Philipp Lenard

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 25, 2017 Einstein: Chapter One Albert Einstein's tumultuous life reveals the man behind the mind. Details Episode 2 Aired May 2, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Two After butting heads in class, Einstein falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric. Details Episode 3 Aired May 9, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Three Einstein struggles to support a pregnant Mileva while trying to land an academic job. Details Episode 4 Aired May 16, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Four Mileva struggles to raise a baby and support Einstein as he works on his most famous theories. Details Episode 5 Aired May 23, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Five Einstein falters in his familial responsibilities and is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa. Details Episode 6 Aired May 30, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Six As World War I begins, Albert Einstein's personal life finally reaches a breaking point. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 6, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Seven Patriotism corrupts one of Einstein's closest friends, pitting them against each other. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 13, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Eight Einstein and his wife Elsa face roadblocks as they attempt to immigrate to America. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 20, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Nine Albert Einstein settles in to life in America, but dangers abroad continue. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 20, 2017 Einstein: Chapter Ten After the atomic bomb is dropped and WWII ends, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 20, 2017 Einstein: The Last Chapter In the two-part season finale, Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush) settles into life in America. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ron Howard
Creator
Noah Pink
Executive Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Francie Calfo, Gigi Pritzker, Jeff Cooney, Rachel Shane, Sam Sokolow, Ken Biller
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 25, 2017