Prime VideoGenius (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of literary creation, mentorship, and the personal sacrifices involved in art, consciously avoiding explicit promotion of any particular political ideology, thus earning a neutral rating.
The film 'Genius' features a cast that aligns with the traditional racial and gender identities of the historical literary figures it portrays. Its narrative focuses on the biographical details and relationships of these characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Genius portrays LGBTQ+ characters with complexity and empathy. Mileva Marić's early relationship with a woman is shown as formative. Albert Einstein's son, Eduard, is depicted as gay, struggling with his identity and mental illness. While Eduard's arc is tragic, the show frames his challenges as external, maintaining a respectful and dignified portrayal of his queer identity.
The series portrays the severe persecution and discrimination faced by Jewish people due to antisemitism, with the narrative unequivocally condemning this bigotry and fostering empathy for the victims.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The "Genius" series is a biographical anthology that portrays real historical figures. All major historical characters depicted in the show are cast with actors matching their documented gender, with no instances of gender swapping.
The anthology series "Genius" portrays real historical figures across its seasons. For each central character, such as Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, and Martin Luther King Jr., the actors cast accurately reflect the documented historical race of the individuals, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.2
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