Genius
Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.
Created by Kenneth Biller, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson, Noah Pink
A biographical anthology that traces the intellectual and personal journeys of history's transformative figures, balancing their genius with their humanity and flaws.
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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Questions people ask
Is Genius sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Genius easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Genius scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Genius violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Genius leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Genius, and what each one shares →
Like Genius
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Genius
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Genius, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Genius, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Genius, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
