This is a wonderfully acted melodrama with a story line that is riveting. I've read the disparaging remarks from other viewers, but don't listen to poorly tuned critics, the show is great. The young actors who play Einstein are terrific, absolutely terrific! It helps if you have some knowledge and background on Einstein and his work, and be willing to rewind your DVR to catch important tidbits and clues. The only knock on this is the use of Geoffrey Rush as Einstein in 1919?? Albert was 40 at that time (born in 1879)! What's up with that??? Ron Howard really blew this time frame and it is VERY distracting. 1932 is still too young, better to have Rush play Albert in 1940 . . . then he fits the part perfectly. But NOT 1919- 1932+, arghhh! Frustrating! Johnny Flynn has really nailed the young Einstein into his late 30's (we last see him in 1917-18), but then Rush is placed in the next scene. Flynn could have really played it through the entirety of Albert's life and should have been written in up to at least 1940. Excellent actor!! Samantha Colley is wonderful as Mileva Maric. A very sympathetic character. Hard not to feel for her plight. Great show! Watch it!!
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