Genius(2017)
Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.
Genius Synopsis
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.
Genius (2017) is a drama series that premiered on April 25, 2017, spanning 4 seasons and 36 episodes. It stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jayme Lawson and Weruche Opia. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 312 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2017-04-25
- Last aired:
- 2024-02-22
- Producers:
- Kristen Zolner, Jeff Stetson, Gina Prince-Bythewood
Genius (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Genius before you start streaming.
Genius Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aaron Pierre
as Malcolm X
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jayme Lawson
as Betty Shabazz
Weruche Opia
as Coretta Scott King
Gary Carr
as Clyde X
Hubert Point-Du Jour
as Ralph Abernathy
Ron Cephas Jones
as Elijah Muhammad
Key crew
Executive produced by Kristen Zolner, Jeff Stetson and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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Genius Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 312 ratings.
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Genius – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Genius?
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Genius (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Genius are there?
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Genius has 4 seasons and 36 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 25, 2017.
Is Genius still running?
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No. Genius is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on February 22, 2024.
Who is in the cast of Genius?
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Genius (2017) stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jayme Lawson, Weruche Opia and Gary Carr. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Genius any good?
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Genius (2017) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 312 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Genius trailer?
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The official Genius trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.