Left field genius
With new teaching duties, Albert Einstein finally begins to experience the academic life he long coveted as he develops his theory of general relativity. One of his papers attracts the attention of the notable theoretical physicist Max Planck. While working at his day job at the Bern patent office, Albert Einstein burns the candle at both ends supported by his new wife, writing four new scientific papers including the theory of special relativity, in what will be considered his miracle year. After finally securing various tutoring jobs, he moves one step closer to being able to provide for his pregnant wife, Mileva, when tragedy strikes. While the passionate affair fans the flames of their mutual curiosity and love of science, their reckless abandon doesn't go unnoticed by Einstein's strict physics lecturer, Professor Weber.Īs a recent university graduate, Albert Einstein struggles to make ends meet while trying to land an academic post in a scientific world rigid with tradition and protocol. The struggle evokes memories of his days as a student at Zürich Polytechnic and his first encounter with Mileva Marić, the woman who would become his first wife.Īfter butting heads with Mileva Marić, the only female student in his class at Zürich Polytechnic, a young Albert Einstein falls in love with this determined fellow student.
The first season chronicles two periods in the life of Albert Einstein: the first as a patent clerk struggling to gain a teaching position and doctorate, the second as a scientist respected for his development of the theory of relativity.
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In December 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which is set to be released on Disney+ and will follow the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The season was originally supposed to focus on Mary Shelley but this was moved to development to instead focus on Aretha Franklin. In April 2018, National Geographic renewed the series for a third season. The second season, which aired between April and June 2018, followed the life and artistry of Pablo Picasso.
The first season, which aired between April and June 2017, followed the life of Albert Einstein, from his early years, through his time as a patent clerk, and into his later years as a physicist who developed the theory of relativity the season is based on the 2007 book Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson. Genius is an American anthology period drama television series developed by Noah Pink and Kenneth Biller which premiered on National Geographic.