Genius
The life stories of history's greatest minds, from their days as young adults to their final years: their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws, and genius.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Cast:Samantha Colley , Seth Gabel , Antonio Banderas , Clémence Poésy , T.R. Knight , Michael McElhatton , Cynthia Erivo , Johnny Flynn , Malcolm Barrett , Alex Rich , Patrice Covington , Rebecca Naomi Jones , David Cross , Kimberly Hebert Gregory , Courtney B. Vance , Pauletta Washington , Shaian Jordan , Steven G. Norfleet
S2.E1 ∙ Picasso: Chapter One
Pablo Picasso confronts the threat of fascism in Spain, and Young Pablo rejects traditional painting to search for his own voice.
S2.E2 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Two
Picasso's relationship with Dora Maar is strained by war. Young Pablo succeeds by imitating the masters, but struggles to be original.
S2.E3 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Three
Picasso meets his great love Francoise Gilot. Young Pablo begins his Blue Period after the suicide of his friend.
S2.E4 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Four
As older Picasso juggles two love affairs, Young Pablo strives to create a masterpiece that will signal his arrival as a great artist.
S2.E5 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Five
Picasso tries to convince Francoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.
S2.E6 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Six
Picasso takes Franoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.
S2.E7 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Seven
Picasso joins the Communist Party but struggles to align his artwork with his own political beliefs. Affected by a failed love from his past, Picasso falters in his responsibilities to Francoise.
S2.E8 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Eight
Young Pablo designs a ballet and meets his first wife, Olga. Older Picasso struggles with the needs of his family and his desire to remain artistically relevant.
S2.E9 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Nine
Gilot defies Picasso and pursues her own goals. Younger Picasso finds respite from his strained marriage with Olga.
S2.E10 ∙ Picasso: Chapter Ten
In the season finale, Pablo finds companionship with a new woman. In near seclusion, Pablo obsesses over creating the perfect painting. Gilot struggles to escape Picasso's shadow even after remarrying and moving to the US.
