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Genius: Aretha (TV Miniseries)

Genius: Aretha

2021

Suzan-Lori Parks (Creator), Anthony Hemingway

Cynthia Erivo, Shaian Jordan, Marque Richardson, Pauletta Washington ...

6.3

147

TV Series. Drama GENIUS dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world’s most brilliant innovators, exploring their extraordinary achievements along with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The third season of the anthology series will explore Franklin’s musical genius and incomparable career as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world, in the first-ever, ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Inkoo Kang The Hollywood Reporter	"[It] shows us that the performer and the person were two very different sides of the legend. We all know the former. The latter remains too much a mystery."
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"Franklin found a voice as strong off the stage as she did on it (...) That kind of storytelling is when 'Genius: Aretha' really works, and there’s enough of it. Well, at least enough to make viewers listen to nothing but Aretha Franklin recordings for the rest of the month."
		Caroline Framke Variety	"While inconsistent overall, the series shines brightest when it gives Aretha time and space to take the stage"
		James Poniewozik The New York Times	"'Aretha' is a vibrant effort to give her artistry some R-E-S-P-E-C-T, even if we don’t entirely find out what it means to her."
		Brian Lowry CNN	"[It] does a good job in showcasing Franklin's music (...) Like the best musical biographies, it enhances an appreciation of Franklin's life and career, with an ease and grace that makes it look easy."
		Beatrice Loayza The Guardian	"Cynthia Erivo provides the requisite vocals yet is otherwise an empty version of the legendary singer in a shallow new series (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Kristen Lopez IndieWire	"Although it is the most cinematic of the 'Genius' installments because of Erivo’s spectacular performance, it never loses the feel that this is a series that requires one to listen to a supplemental podcast"
		Judy Berman Time	"[It] is an uneven yet largely thoughtful, gripping and visually stunning portrait of a generational talent. Its sensitive, though not hagiographic"
		Robert Daniels Polygon	"'Genius: Aretha' can’t compete with Aretha Franklin’s real star power. Cynthia Erivo gives terrific musical performances, but she’s miscast"

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