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- 2017
- TV-14
- National Geographic
- 2017
- TV-14
- National Geographic
Summary National Geographic's first scripted anthology series from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Created By: Kenneth Biller, Suzan-Lori Parks
- 2017
- TV-14
- National Geographic
- 2017
- TV-14
- National Geographic
Genius (2017)
Season 1 Premiere: Apr 23, 2017
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6.0
Where to Watch
Summary National Geographic's first scripted anthology series from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Created By: Kenneth Biller, Suzan-Lori Parks
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
62
50% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
44% Mixed
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
6% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
62
50% Positive
26 Reviews
26 Reviews
44% Mixed
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
6% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Beautiful production, first-rate performances, notably the one that counts most — Erivo's.
As an extended biopic, “Aretha” is serviceable and fairly thorough. A a showcase for one of the great stars of our time playing one of the greatest stars of all time, it’s a hit.
["Genius: Aretha"] has an argument, and an opportunity to shake up the format. It does — sometimes. The new “Genius” spends most of its time in routine music-biopic mode: exposition, childhood traumas, historical checkpoints. But in the moments when it finds its groove, thanks to Erivo’s incandescent performance and its insight into Franklin’s process, it socks it to us. ... “Aretha” is a vibrant effort to give her artistry some R-E-S-P-E-C-T, even if we don’t entirely find out what it means to her.
It’s an informative, at times illuminating — if also sketchy and in some respects superficial — jog through the life of the woman crowned the Queen of Soul by a Chicago disc jockey in 1967, a crown she never took off, however much public tastes and the music business changed around her: American royalty.
When it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s a program worthy of its subject matter. However, a messy first half can make for difficult viewing. If you’re a casual Franklin fan, there are better biopic option. But if you’re a diehard, “Genius: Aretha” is still worth a look.
The series misses so many opportunities by shying away from anything that might lead to more dynamic storytelling or truly illuminating the lives of its subjects. It’s a show about an artist without rules, yet it limits itself by playing it safe.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 95 User Ratings
6.0
61% Positive
58 Ratings
58 Ratings
8% Mixed
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31% Negative
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 95 User Ratings
6.0
61% Positive
58 Ratings
58 Ratings
8% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
31% Negative
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
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Production Company:
- 20th Television
- EUE / Sokolow
- Fox 21 Television Studios
- Imagine Television
- Latina Pictures
- Madison Wells
- Pioneer Stilking Films
Initial Release Date: Apr 23, 2017
Number of seasons: 4 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 2 Wins & 21 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 12 Nominations
