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Genius

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: April 25, 2017
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 36
  • Networks: National Geographic
  • Genres: Drama
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Genius(2017)
Comeback King
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Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.

TMDB Rating: 7.5 (285 votes)

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.

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Einstein

10 episodes • 2017Avg: 7.5Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Chapter OneApr 25, 20177.6
2Chapter TwoMay 2, 20177.7
3Chapter ThreeMay 9, 20177.4
4Chapter FourMay 16, 20177.5
5Chapter FiveMay 23, 20177.2
6Chapter SixMay 30, 20177.2
7Chapter SevenJun 6, 20176.8
8Chapter EightJun 13, 20177.8
9Chapter NineJun 20, 20178.1
10Chapter TenJun 27, 20178.3
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Picasso

10 episodes • 2018Avg: 7.1Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Chapter OneApr 24, 20186.6
2Chapter TwoApr 24, 20186.5
3Chapter ThreeMay 1, 20187.7
4Chapter FourMay 8, 20187.5
5Chapter FiveMay 15, 20187.2
6Chapter SixMay 22, 20187.6
7Chapter SevenMay 29, 20187.0
8Chapter EightJun 5, 20186.4
9Chapter NineJun 12, 20187.1
10Chapter TenJun 19, 20187.6
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Aretha

8 episodes • 2021Avg: 3.5Valley of Despair

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1RespectMar 21, 20214.0
2Until the Real Thing Comes AlongMar 21, 20213.2
3Do Right WomanMar 22, 20213.4
4UnforgettableMar 22, 20213.3
5Young, Gifted and BlackMar 23, 20213.4
6Amazing GraceMar 23, 20213.4
7Chain of FoolsMar 24, 20213.5
8No One SleepsMar 24, 20214.1
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MLK/X

8 episodes • 2024Avg: 4.5Valley of Despair

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1GraduationFeb 1, 20244.4
2Who We AreFeb 1, 20244.4
3Protect UsFeb 8, 20244.4
4Watch the ThroneFeb 8, 20244.4
5MatriarchsFeb 15, 20244.4
6The American PromiseFeb 15, 20244.5
7The Sword and the ShieldFeb 22, 20244.5
8Can You ImagineFeb 22, 20244.6

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