3.846 minSeason 4 • Episode 8
LatestMalcolm, knowing his death is likely imminent, works hard to care for his family, reconcile with his siblings, and speak truth to power about the Nation and the best way forward, up until his final moments. In the aftermath of Malcom’s death, Martin, feeling his own mortality, decides that he can no longer remain silent on the Vietnam War. A horrifying day in Memphis shocks the world.
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.
Acting
Geoffrey Rush's Einstein is unhinged and magnificent.
Production
Period sets that cost more than your mortgage.
Writing
Refuses to sanitize genius — flaws front and center.
Creators
Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Jeff Stetson, Suzan-Lori Parks
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment produces, which explains the 'prestige at all costs' energy.
Season 3's 'Genius: MLK/X' was the first time the anthology split focus, responding to demands for more Black historical storytelling — and it absolutely delivered.
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