Developed by Noah Pink and Kenneth Biller, Genius is an anthology period drama series, made for National Geographic. The series is produced by William M. Connor, Steven Felder, Robert M. Williams Jr., Anna Culp and Kelly A. Manners.
The first season of the series premiered on April 25, 2017 followed by the second season on April 24, 2018. The third season was released on March 21, 2021 and it has been already renewed for a fourth season. It received positive reviews from critics and currently holds an approval rating of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes.
So, when is the fourth season releasing? What is the plot? Who would come back to play the lead roles? Continue reading to know further details.
Genius Plot and Cast
Although a lot of details are not available, Genius Season 4 will be titled Genius: MLK/X and will focus on two subjects, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. It would explore the formative years of the two civil rights icons alongside their pioneering accomplishments and duel philosophies.
Considering that it is an anthology series, nothing can be predicted for sure but we can expect that the new season will be equally successful like the first three.
Talking about the cast, the makers have not revealed much but we would surely get to see some popular faces from the entertainment industry. The previous seasons had some famous stars like Geoffrey Rush, Samantha Colley, Antonio Banderas, Cynthia Erivo, Courtney B. Vance and others in the lead roles.
Genius Season 4 Release Date
The latest season of Genius Season premiered back in March 2021 and it was renewed for a fourth season in 2020. Considering that, the fourth season should premiere sometime in 2022.
The number of episodes for the upcoming season is not confirmed as it has been different in the first three. The series is being distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
Genius Season 4 Trailer
The developers have not released a trailer for Genius Season 4 so far. Until it comes out, you can check the trailer of Season 3 below: