Genius

Drama

National Geographic | Season 1
"Einstein: Chapter Two" & "Einstein: Chapter Three"

Creators
Noah Pink & Kenneth Biller

Director
Minkie Spiro

Executive Producers
Ron Howard & Brian Grazer

Starring
Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson & Johnny Flynn

Synopsis
“Genius.” explores the turbulent journey of the physicist who would grow up to become the icon Albert Einstein. Fiercely independent, innately brilliant, eternally curious, Einstein changed the way we view the universe. Consequently, the series changes the way we view Einstein, played by Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush. From Einstein’s early failures and achievements in the world of academics to his emotionally fraught search for love and human connection, the ten-parter paints a portrait of the real Albert Einstein in all his complexity.

Awards
Awarded two Primetime Emmys and over 20 nominations.