Despite this—or perhaps because of it— Genius - Season 1 won an Academy Award (Primetime Emmy) for Outstanding Limited Series. It proved that "prestige TV" could exist about scientists.
Upon release, Genius - Season 1 was a critical smash. It holds a high approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the performance of Geoffrey Rush. However, the show was not without controversy. The #MeToo movement was in full swing during the show’s airing, and the portrayal of Einstein as a sexual predator and neglectful father turned some viewers off. They expected a saint and got a sinner.
Despite this—or perhaps because of it— Genius - Season 1 won an Academy Award (Primetime Emmy) for Outstanding Limited Series. It proved that "prestige TV" could exist about scientists.
Upon release, Genius - Season 1 was a critical smash. It holds a high approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the performance of Geoffrey Rush. However, the show was not without controversy. The #MeToo movement was in full swing during the show’s airing, and the portrayal of Einstein as a sexual predator and neglectful father turned some viewers off. They expected a saint and got a sinner. Genius - Season 1