'Genius' is a 21st-century gothic romance / black comedy / thriller in 13 episodes. London, 2005: Sabine Moriarty, a brilliant but reclusive mathematician, gets a call from her estranged brother Jim- also a genius, but of manipulation and blackmail rather than maths. Sabine agrees to meet him, hoping that he's turned over a new leaf. He hasn't. He has a new plan, and he wants Sabine's help: to be the undoing of the only one who might be smarter than the Moriartys- Sherlock Holmes.
Genius S1E13 (FINALE) On Formally Undecidable Propositions
In the Series One finale, Sabine and John follow Sherlock's trail to Reichenbach Falls, while in the 1990s, young Sabine's wedding preparations are brutally cut short by news of Anthony's death.
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21 Jan 2020
Genius S1E12 Solvable and Unsolvable Problems
In this prelude to next week's series finale, Jim warns Sherlock that he's playing with fire. Back at Oxford in the 1990's, Sabine is exasperated when her brother and Anthony both try to control the terms of the marriage. Aidan despairs that Sabine is making the wrong choice.
14 Jan 2020
Genius S1E11 The Happy Ending Problem
Sherlock, recovering from the poisoning, decides he must solve the problem of Jim once and for all. Back in the 1990s, young Sabine plays her part in the Appelmans safecracking, but both Anthony and Jim make it awkward for her.
7 Jan 2020
Genius S1E10 On Reasoning in Games of Chance
Sabine participates in a unique scientific experiment, which proves astonishingly successful. John's patience with Sherlock runs out, and Jim leaves Sabine a mysterious gift.
Back in the 1990s, Sabine's studies fall off as she gets more and more entangled in Jim and Anthony's world.
31 Dec 2019
Genius S1E09 On Physical Lines of Force
The recent murders cause Sabine and Sherlock to suspect each other. Sherlock's brother Mycroft instantly sees through Sherlock's odd behaviour. Back in the 1990s, young Jim is expelled from Oxford, and decides to go out in style.
24 Dec 2019
Genius S1E08 Decoherence
Sabine finds her double life increasingly difficult to maintain. Gregson moves in to take over the Elliot investigation, but begins to behave strangely.
Back at Oxford in the 1990s, young Sabine begins to take more of an interest in Anthony and Jim's business.
17 Dec 2019
Genius S1E07 A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism
Gregson reveals that Sherlock's secret source is no secret to him. Aidan brings a message to Sabine, and Sherlock winds up the Gary Elliot case - or so he thinks.
Back at Oxford in the 1990s, Sabine settles into life as Jim and Anthony's third wheel.
10 Dec 2019
Genius S1E06 Symbols, Signals, and Noise
Sabine gives Sherlock her mobile number, forbidding him from calling her- leaving Sherlock to interpret the message.
In the early 1990s, young Sabine arrives at Oxford University, and is delighted to find her brother there- a changed man, and in love.
3 Dec 2019
Genius S1E05 A Problem in the Doctrine of Chances
Realizing it's too dangerous to continue, Sabine delivers a dire warning- along with a hint about her past. John extracts an awkward confession, and the message in the mirror reappears.
In the 1980s, teenage Sabine and Jim reunite for a few stolen moments at a family funeral.
24 Nov 2019
Genius S1E04 Along with the Following Diabolical Device
Sherlock takes on a case involving the apparent suicide of a celebrated interior designer, but the trail leads him back to Sabine, and Sabine back to him.
In the 1970s, Mr Moriarty decides to separate young Jim and Sabine by sending them away.
24 Nov 2019
Genius S1E03 A Sum Over Histories
Sherlock and John chase down the latest murders. Sabine tells her old math friend Aidan about a remarkable new theorem. After Jim lets Sabine see where he lives, he drops dark hints of a new plot. Sabine decides it's time to send Sherlock a new code.
In the 1970s, young Jim tries to save his family further trouble.
24 Nov 2019
Genius S1E02 Long Range Forces and Broken Symmetries
In the wake of the arsons, Sabine tries to derail Jim's attempt to frame Sherlock Holmes.
Back in the 1970s, young Jim shows Sabine what adults do.
24 Nov 2019
Genius S1E01 Stochastic Dominance
2005: Sabine Moriarty's estranged brother, Jim, uses the 7/7 attacks as an pretext to reconnect. She reluctantly agrees to meet him, hoping that in the years of their separation he has recanted his criminal ways and turned over a new leaf. He hasn't. He has a new project, and wants her help— to be the undoing of Sherlock Holmes.
In the 1970s, young Jim tries to send his sister to a magical land.
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