The Last Dance
A propulsive, candid plunge into competitive obsession that plays like a drama, mixing archival rush with rueful reflection on greatness and its costs.
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Genius
A polished, serious biographical drama that moves between youthful struggle and later fame, asking patience but rewarding it with emotional weight.
About 2017 TV series
Genres documentary
Created by Ron Howard, Kevin Hooks, Greg Yaitanes, Kenneth Biller
Written by Kenneth Biller
Starring Antonio Banderas, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Clémence Poésy, Peter Jacobson, Robert Picardo, Tchéky Karyo, T. R. Knight
Music Lorne Balfe
Length 4 seasons, 36 episodes
Network National Geographic
Country United States
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