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Premiered

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Ended: Tuesday, June 19, 2018

When does Genius Season 2 come out?

Genius Season 2 premiered Tuesday, April 24, 2018 on National Geographic and ended Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The season has 10 episodes.

Season two explores how the passionate nature and relentless creative drive of Picasso—a Spanish-born painter, sculptor, poet and playwright—were inextricably linked to his personal life, which included tumultuous marriages, numerous affairs and constantly shifting political and personal alliances.

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1. Chapter One

Pablo Picasso confronts the threat of fascism in Spain, and Young Pablo rejects traditional painting to search for his own voice.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

2. Chapter Two

Picasso's relationship with Dora Maar is strained by war. Young Pablo succeeds by imitating the masters, but struggles to be original.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

3. Chapter Three

Picasso meets his great love Franoise Gilot. Young Pablo begins his Blue Period after the suicide of his friend.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

4. 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.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

5. Chapter Five

Picasso tries to convince Françoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

6. Chapter Six

Picasso takes Françoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

7. Chapter Seven

After WWII, Picasso joins the Communist Party but struggles to align his artwork with his own political beliefs. Affected by a tragic love affair from his past, Picasso falters in his responsibilities to Françoise.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

8. Chapter Eight

Pablo meets his first wife, a ballerina, while designing a ballet. Older Picasso struggles to manage his complex family.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

9. Chapter Nine

Younger Picasso finds respite from his strained marriage with Olga in the arms of his newest muse: Marie-Thérèse Walter. However, their romance is short-lived, cause soon he crosses paths with Dora Maar. Meanwhile, Françoise Gilot defies Older Picasso and pursues her artistic goals.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

10. Chapter Ten Finale

After Françoise Gilot leaves him, Pablo finds companionship with a new woman. In near seclusion, Pablo obsesses over creating the perfect painting. Meanwhile, Françoise struggles to escape Picasso's shadow even after remarrying and moving to the US.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

Genius Season 2 guest stars

  • Beau Gadsdon

    Beau Gadsdon

    Françoise Gilot

  • Anna Savva

    Anna Savva

    Suzanne Ramié

  • Bernice Stegers

    Bernice Stegers

    Marie Cuttoli

  • Alessio Scalzotto

    Alessio Scalzotto

    Pablo Picasso

  • Daisy May

    Daisy May

    Marie Laurencin

  • David Wilmot

    David Wilmot

    José Ruiz y Blasco

  • Elena Martínez

    Elena Martínez

    Dolores

  • Max Befort

    Max Befort

    Nonell

  • James Garnon

    James Garnon

    Vollard

  • Andreas Muñoz

    Andreas Muñoz

    Utrillo

  • Johnny Flynn

    Johnny Flynn

    Alain Cuny

  • Jordi Mollà

    Jordi Mollà

    Salvador Ruiz

  • Charlie Carrick

    Charlie Carrick

    Manuel Pallarès

  • Bronagh Gallagher

    Bronagh Gallagher

    Berthe Weill

  • Lola Dubus

    Lola Dubus

    Antoinette

  • Alex Hassell

    Alex Hassell

    Manach

Genius Season 2 FAQ

When does Genius Season 2 come out?

Genius Season 2 premiered Tuesday, April 24, 2018 on National Geographic.

How many episodes are in Genius Season 2?

Genius Season 2 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of Genius Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Genius Season 2 finale?

The Genius Season 2 finale (Episode 10) aired Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

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