10 Episodes · Premiered April 23, 2018 · Ended June 18, 2018
As one of the most influential and famous artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso imagined and interpreted the world in completely new and unorthodox ways, reinventing our perception of creativity in the process. Starring Antonio Banderas in the second season of the 10-episode National Geographic Emmy-nominated Genius, he explores how the Spanish artist's passionate personality and relentless creative energy were inextricably linked to his personal life, including his turbulent marriages, numerous romances and ever-changing political and personal alliances.
Pablo Picasso confronts the threat of fascism in Spain, and Young Pablo rejects traditional painting to search for his own voice.
Picasso's relationship with Dora Maar is strained by war. Young Pablo succeeds by imitating the masters, but struggles to be original.
Picasso meets his great love Franoise Gilot. Young Pablo begins his Blue Period after the suicide of his friend.
As older Picasso juggles two love affairs, Young Pablo strives to create a masterpiece that will signal his arrival as a great artist.
Picasso tries to convince Franoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.
Picasso takes Franoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.
After WWII, Picasso joins the Communist Party. He is haunted by a tragic love affair.
Pablo meets his first wife, a ballerina, while designing a ballet. Older Picasso (Antonio Banderas) struggles to manage his complex family.
Franoise Gilot defies Picasso (Antonio Banderas) and pursues her artistic goals. Meanwhile a young Dora Maar strives to meet Picasso.
After Franoise leaves him, Picasso withdraws from society to create the perfect painting.