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poster tv series Genius

Genius (2017)

TV-14

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

Overview

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.

  1. Kenneth BillerCreator
  2. Noah PinkCreator
  3. Suzan-Lori ParksCreator
  4. Jeff StetsonCreator

StatusCanceled

TypeScripted

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

  • logo nextwork National Geographic

Seasons

poster season Einstein

Einstein

2017 | 10 Episodes

Einstein of Genius premiered on April 25, 2017

Season one charts how Albert Einstein—an imaginative, rebellious patent clerk, who couldn’t get a teaching job or a doctorate—unlocked the mysteries of the atom and the universe. Based on Walter Isaacson’s critically acclaimed book “Einstein: His Life and Universe.”

poster season Picasso

Picasso

2018 | 10 Episodes

Picasso of Genius premiered on April 24, 2018

Season two explores how the passionate nature and relentless creative drive of Picasso—a Spanish-born painter, sculptor, poet and playwright—were inextricably linked to his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and constantly shifting political and personal alliances.

poster season Aretha

Aretha

2021 | 8 Episodes

Aretha of Genius premiered on March 21, 2021

The third season explores Aretha Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin was a gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion; she is widely considered to be the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career.

poster season MLK/X

MLK/X

2024 | 8 Episodes

MLK/X of Genius premiered on February 1, 2024

MLK/X follows Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X from their formative years to their rich, parallel stories as they shape their identities and become the change they wish to see in the world; the two visionaries ultimately rise to pioneer a movement.

Casts

  • Profile Aaron Pierre with character Malcolm X

    Aaron Pierre

    Malcolm X

  • Profile Kelvin Harrison Jr. with character Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Kelvin Harrison Jr.

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Profile Jayme Lawson with character Betty Shabazz

    Jayme Lawson

    Betty Shabazz

  • Profile Weruche Opia with character Coretta Scott King

    Weruche Opia

    Coretta Scott King

  • Profile Gary Carr with character Clyde X

    Gary Carr

    Clyde X

  • Profile Hubert Point-Du Jour with character Ralph Abernathy

    Hubert Point-Du Jour

    Ralph Abernathy

  • Profile Ron Cephas Jones with character Elijah Muhammad

    Ron Cephas Jones

    Elijah Muhammad