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Genius

2017 – 2024Show4 seasons36 episodesTV-14

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic625.9Rotten Tomatoes71%62%

A wondrous, quirky drama series about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S1E10 "Einstein: Chapter Ten" 8.8

Episodes

8.3
7.7
7.6
7.2

Story

Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.

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.

Feels like

  • Anthology Biopic
  • Intellectual Drama
  • Historical Figures
  • Scientific Discovery
  • Psychological Portraits
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Character Study
  • Period Piece
  • Philosophical Inquiry

Cast

24 of 372 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony Hemingway, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Director X.
Written by
Maria Warith-Wade, Quran Squire, Raphael Jackson Jr.
Produced by
Anna Culp, Ed Cathell III, William M. Connor

Everyone

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Facts

April 25, 2017 · February 22, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 25, 2017
Last aired
February 22, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Ironic Echo Cut, Kissing Cousins, Absent-Minded Professor +9

  • Ironic Echo Cut
  • Kissing Cousins
  • Absent-Minded Professor
  • Breaking Old Trends
  • No Hero to His Valet
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Bait the Dog
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • Persecuted Intellectuals
  • Really Gets Around
  • Sequel Hook
  • Laser-Guided Karma

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Genius?"

Questions about Genius

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Genius?

Prime

In the United States, Genius streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Genius worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 62).

Which season of Genius is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Einstein: Chapter Ten (season 1, episode 10) at 8.8, and the lowest is MLK/X: Graduation (season 4, episode 1) at 7.2.

Is Genius okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Genius?

26 h

About 26 hours: 36 episodes in 4 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2024.

Is Genius plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Genius good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.