Genius

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The private life of the 20th century’s most brilliant icon, Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush), was full of passionate, volatile relationships.
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  1. S1 E1 - Einstein: Chapter One
    April 24, 2017
    1 h 4 min
    TV-14
    The private life of the 20th century’s most brilliant icon, Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush), was full of passionate, volatile relationships.
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  2. S1 E2 - Einstein: Chapter Two
    May 1, 2017
    50min
    TV-14
    After butting heads in class, Einstein (Johnny Flynn) falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric (Samantha Colley). Their affair raises eyebrows.
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  3. S1 E3 - Einstein: Chapter Three
    May 8, 2017
    50min
    TV-14
    Einstein struggles to support his pregnant wife and land an academic post in a rigid world of tradition and protocol.
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  4. S1 E4 - Einstein: Chapter Four
    May 15, 2017
    50min
    TV-14
    Albert Einstein (Johnny Flynn) and Mileva (Samantha Colley) juggle raising a kids with his attempts to catch the eye of the scientific establishment.
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  5. S1 E5 - Einstein: Chapter Five
    May 22, 2017
    50min
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    Einstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.
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  6. S1 E6 - Einstein: Chapter Six
    May 29, 2017
    50min
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    Einstein 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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Einstein: Chapter Seven
    June 5, 2017
    50min
    TV-14
    In the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein’s (Geoffrey Rush) closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.
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  8. S1 E8 - Einstein: Chapter Eight
    June 12, 2017
    50min
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    Einstein (Geoffrey Rush) and his wife Elsa (Emily Watson) attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.
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  9. S1 E9 - Einstein: Chapter Nine
    June 19, 2017
    52min
    TV-14
    Albert Einstein (Geoffrey Rush) settles into life in America, but dangers abroad continue to be a threat to both him and his former colleagues.
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  10. S1 E10 - Einstein: Chapter Ten
    June 19, 2017
    54min
    TV-14
    After the atomic bomb is dropped and World War II draws to a close, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen in his twilight years.
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The Making of ‘Genius’
The Making of ‘Genius’
8minTV-14
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)
BTS Interview: Emily Watson (Elsa Einstein)
2minTV-14
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
Einstein’s Escape from Hitler
2minTV-14
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 
Behind the Scenes: Two Einstein’s 
3minTV-14
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?
Inside Genius: What Does 'Genius' Mean?
3minTV-14
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
Behind the Scenes: Costumes and Makeup
3minTV-14
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)
BTS Interview: Samantha Colley (Mileva Maric)
2minTV-14
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
BTS Featurette: Designing Costumes / Makeup
3minTV-14
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)
BTS Interview: Johnny Flynn (Young Einstein)
2minTV-14
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")
Behind the Scenes with Geoffrey Rush ("Albert Einstein")
3minTV-14
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
Behind the Scenes: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer
2minTV-14
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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