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Pure Genius

2016 – 2017Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic436.7Rotten Tomatoes26%84%

A moving drama series about technology and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E7 "A Bunker Hill Christmas" 8.4

Episodes

7.8

Story

Tech giant. Medical pioneer.

A young Silicon Valley tech-titan enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge, new school approach to medicine.

Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • Tech Visionary Narrative
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
  • Character-Driven Conflict
  • Silicon Valley Meets Medicine
  • Psychological Depth
  • Procedural Elements
  • Innovation vs. Tradition
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Norberto Barba, Dylan K. Massin, Jessica Yu
Written by
Jason Katims, Meredith Averill, Jon Cowan

Everyone

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Facts

October 27, 2016 · January 26, 2017 · Ended

First aired
October 27, 2016
Last aired
January 26, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Pure Genius?"

Questions about Pure Genius

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pure Genius?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Pure Genius from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Pure Genius worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Pure Genius okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Pure Genius?

9 h

About 9 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Is Pure Genius plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.