German Genius

Season 1

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After wrapping his critically acclaimed run as "Toni Hamady" in 4 Blocks, Kida Khodr Ramadan struggles to find his next big project - until unexpected praise from Ricky Gervais brings an opportunity to adapt Extras in Germany.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Epiphany and Goethe
E1
Epiphany and GoetheOn a high following the third season premiere of 4 Blocks, Kida Khodr Ramadan is excited to finally be playing someone other than Toni Hamady... until he arrives at a casting to find his eternal rival, Sascha Gersak, starring opposite him. After tanking, a frustrated Kida considers his next career move, when a tweet from Ricky Gervais stands to change everything.
Wilhelm and the Circumciser
E2
Wilhelm and the CircumciserTo get German Genius greenlit, Kida has to shoot a "look and feel" trailer. While he succeeds in recruiting a director and a main actor, he learns that nothing in life comes for free - certainly not the help of celebrity friends. After his wife Karolyna discovers that he used their savings to help fund the production, a highly unusual opportunity to recoup some of the cost falls into Kida's lap.
Waves of Sensitivity
E3
Waves of SensitivityMoments away from an official greenlight, Kida and Marius are left scrambling when their latest director announces his departure. Meanwhile, as Karolyna wonders what's going on with Sami, Kida is questioned by the police about his involvement with the Veseli family.
Revolver Credit
E4
Revolver CreditWhen his economizing at home backfires, Kida prays that his efforts to secure funding for the production and cut back on costs go smoother. At the same time, Sami runs a strange enterprise at school while hustling the barbershop. To save his family and the production from going bankrupt, Kida searches for funding and cost-cutting measures. Meanwhile, Sami runs a strange new enterprise at school.
Confidence, Good Looks and Einstein
E5
Confidence, Good Looks and EinsteinThough news of German Genius receiving the official greenlight should be joyous, Kida finds himself even more out of his depth. As Marius goes to great lengths to snare his mother's fortune, Kida attempts to get out of the doghouse and back into his home.
A Shitstorm and Beethoven
E6
A Shitstorm and BeethovenThe show’s stunt double drama is the least of Kida’s problems when he suddenly faces the possibility of being “canceled.” Later, as Marius begins a revealing side project, Kida decides to take control of the narrative.
Intimacy
E7
IntimacyAfter the production brings in a highly notable - and wealthy - partner to right the ship, Kida finally gets to try his hand at directing - but will shooting the episode's intimacy be too overwhelming?
German Genius and Leni
E8
German Genius and LeniNow demoted to a glorified extra, Kida tries to save face on his own project, while contending with his diminished status in the television industry. Later, a poker game brings Kida face-to-face with his rival Sascha once again. As Kida grapples with his increasingly diminishing role on his own television series, he also worries about how to explain everything to Ricky.