Evil Genius (2017)

Name: Evil Genius
Genre: History
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Tim Friedlander

History

For centuries, brilliant minds have changed and shaped the world. But when genius is used for evil, the results are some of the most twisted, inventive, and outrageous crimes in history.

IMDb rating: 7.6 (751 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Tim Friedlander Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.37 avg 6 episodes 6.9 → 8.0 41 min avg

Slow burn
Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Great Heists	6.9	9
2	Underground Capers	6.8	9
3	Sensational Scams	7.4	7
4	Hidden Contraband	7.4	7
5	Great Escapes	7.7	7
7	High-Tech Hijinks	8.0	8