Genius
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Episodes
S1 E1 - Einstein: Chapter One
April 24, 20171 h 4 minThe private life of the 20th century’s most brilliant icon, Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush), was full of passionate, volatile relationships.Available to buyS1 E2 - Einstein: Chapter Two
May 1, 201750minAfter butting heads in class, Einstein (Johnny Flynn) falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric (Samantha Colley). Their affair raises eyebrows.Available to buyS1 E3 - Einstein: Chapter Three
May 8, 201750minEinstein struggles to support his pregnant wife and land an academic post in a rigid world of tradition and protocol.Available to buyS1 E4 - Einstein: Chapter Four
May 15, 201750minAlbert Einstein (Johnny Flynn) and Mileva (Samantha Colley) juggle raising a kids with his attempts to catch the eye of the scientific establishment.Available to buyS1 E5 - Einstein: Chapter Five
May 22, 201750minEinstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.Available to buyS1 E6 - Einstein: Chapter Six
May 29, 201750minEinstein moves his family for work, and to be closer to his new love, Elsa. He sets out to prove his theory as his marriage reaches a breaking point.Available to buyS1 E7 - Einstein: Chapter Seven
June 5, 201750minIn the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein’s (Geoffrey Rush) closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.Available to buyS1 E8 - Einstein: Chapter Eight
June 12, 201750minEinstein (Geoffrey Rush) and his wife Elsa (Emily Watson) attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.Available to buyS1 E9 - Einstein: Chapter Nine
June 19, 201752minAlbert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush) settles into life in America, but dangers abroad continue to be a threat to both him and his former colleagues.Available to buyS1 E10 - Einstein: Chapter Ten
June 19, 201754minAfter the atomic bomb is dropped and World War II draws to a close, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen in his twilight years.Available to buy
Extras
Bonus
The Making of ‘Genius’
Go on the set for an exclusive inside-look at the making of Genius, featuring interviews with Ron Howard, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Johnny Flynn, and more.
Go on the set for an exclusive inside-look at the making of Genius, featuring interviews with Ron Howard, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Johnny Flynn, and more.
Go on the set for an exclusive inside-look at the making of Genius, featuring interviews with Ron Howard, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Johnny Flynn, and more.
BTS Interview: Emily Watson (Elsa Einstein)
Emily Watson ('Elsa Einstein') takes us behind the scenes of Genius, and reveals what it's like to be Geoffrey Rush's work wife.
Emily Watson ('Elsa Einstein') takes us behind the scenes of Genius, and reveals what it's like to be Geoffrey Rush's work wife.
Emily Watson ('Elsa Einstein') takes us behind the scenes of Genius, and reveals what it's like to be Geoffrey Rush's work wife.
Einstein’s Escape from Hitler
The cast and crew of Genius discuss how Adolph Hitler's rise to power influenced Albert Einstein's life and legacy.
The cast and crew of Genius discuss how Adolph Hitler's rise to power influenced Albert Einstein's life and legacy.
The cast and crew of Genius discuss how Adolph Hitler's rise to power influenced Albert Einstein's life and legacy.
Behind the Scenes: Two Einstein’s
Go behind the scenes and learn how Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Flynn collaborated on their dual roles as Albert Einstein in Genius.
Go behind the scenes and learn how Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Flynn collaborated on their dual roles as Albert Einstein in Genius.
Go behind the scenes and learn how Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Flynn collaborated on their dual roles as Albert Einstein in Genius.
Inside Genius: What Does 'Genius' Mean?
On the set of National Geographic's Genius starring Geoffrey Rush, cast and crew members answer what the word 'genius' means to them.
On the set of National Geographic's Genius starring Geoffrey Rush, cast and crew members answer what the word 'genius' means to them.
On the set of National Geographic's Genius starring Geoffrey Rush, cast and crew members answer what the word 'genius' means to them.
Behind the Scenes: Costumes and Makeup
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
BTS Interview: Samantha Colley (Mileva Maric)
On the set of Genius, Samantha Colley shares her experience playing Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva Marić, opposite Johnny Flynn.
On the set of Genius, Samantha Colley shares her experience playing Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva Marić, opposite Johnny Flynn.
On the set of Genius, Samantha Colley shares her experience playing Albert Einstein's first wife, Mileva Marić, opposite Johnny Flynn.
BTS Featurette: Designing Costumes / Makeup
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
Meet costume designer Sonu Mishra and makeup artist Davina Lamont whose work on the set of Genius brings the world of Albert Einstein to life.
BTS Interview: Johnny Flynn (Young Einstein)
Go on the set of Genius with Johnny Flynn and get an inside look at his breakout performance as the younger Albert Einstein.
Go on the set of Genius with Johnny Flynn and get an inside look at his breakout performance as the younger Albert Einstein.
Go on the set of Genius with Johnny Flynn and get an inside look at his breakout performance as the younger Albert Einstein.
Behind the Scenes with Geoffrey Rush ("Albert Einstein")
Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush gives an inside look at playing Albert Einstein.
Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush gives an inside look at playing Albert Einstein.
Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush gives an inside look at playing Albert Einstein.
Behind the Scenes: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer provide a glimpse behind the scenes of National Geographic's global event series, Genius.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer provide a glimpse behind the scenes of National Geographic's global event series, Genius.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer provide a glimpse behind the scenes of National Geographic's global event series, Genius.
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Directors
- Kenneth BillerAnthony HemingwayKevin HooksCrystle Roberson DorseyJames HawesMinkie SpiroLaura BelseyMathias HerndlGreg YaitanesNeema Barnette
Studio
- National Geographic Channel
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