Series

Genius

“Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.”

★ 7.5(303)201743m4 seasons

Genius is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson
Release date: 2017-04-25
Runtime: 43m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 36
Network: National Geographic
Status: Canceled
Country: United States of America
Studio: EUE / Sokolow Entertainment

Genius — trailer

About Genius

Genius is a 2017 web series in the Drama genre, created by Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks and Jeff Stetson, starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Jayme Lawson. It spans 4 seasons and 36 episodes, and originally aired on National Geographic. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 303 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Genius in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (4)

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Cast

Aaron Pierre

Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jayme Lawson

Betty Shabazz

Weruche Opia

Coretta Scott King

Gary Carr

Clyde X

Hubert Point-Du Jour

Ralph Abernathy

Ron Cephas Jones

Elijah Muhammad

Themes & keywords

biographygeniusanthologyhistorical dramamath geniusecentric geniushistory and legacy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Genius in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Genius on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is Genius on Netflix?+

Genius is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of Genius are there?+

Genius has 4 seasons and 36 episodes in total.

Who stars in Genius?+

Genius stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jayme Lawson, Weruche Opia and Gary Carr.

When did Genius come out?+

Genius is a 2017 web series created by Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks and Jeff Stetson.

What genre is Genius?+

Genius is Drama series.

Who created Genius?+

Genius was created by Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks and Jeff Stetson.