Genius (American TV series)

Genius
Genre
Developed by
Starring
Theme music composerHans Zimmer
ComposerLorne Balfe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes36 (list of episodes)
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Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • William M. Connor
  • Steven Felder
  • Robert M. Williams Jr.
  • Anna Culp
  • Kelly A. Manners
Production locations
CinematographyMathias Herndl
Editors
  • J. Kathleen Gibson
  • James Wilcox
  • James Kilton
  • Mark Sadlek
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time43–62 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNational Geographic
ReleaseApril 25, 2017 (2017-04-25) –
present (present)
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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.[1] 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.[2]


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  1. ^ "Breaking News - National Geographic Announces Mary Shelley, Creator of Frankenstein's Monster, As the Subject for Third Season of Critically Acclaimed Scripted Anthology Series "Genius"". The Futon Critic.
  2. ^ "'Genius: MLK/X' Gets Premiere Date On Nat Geo; Watch First-Look Clip". Deadline. October 19, 2023.