The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Pablo meets his first wife, a ballerina, while designing a ballet. Older Picasso struggles to manage his complex family.
The episode was rated 7.20 from 203 votes.
Younger Picasso finds respite from his strained marriage with Olga in the arms of his newest muse: Marie-Thérèse Walter. However, their romance is short-lived, cause soon he crosses paths with Dora Maar. Meanwhile, Françoise Gilot defies Older Picasso and pursues her artistic goals.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 191 votes.
Picasso takes Françoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 219 votes.
Picasso tries to convince Françoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.
The episode was rated 7.37 from 217 votes.
As older Picasso juggles two love affairs, Young Pablo strives to create a masterpiece that will signal his arrival as a great artist.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 236 votes.
After WWII, Picasso joins the Communist Party but struggles to align his artwork with his own political beliefs. Affected by a tragic love affair from his past, Picasso falters in his responsibilities to Françoise.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 206 votes.
Picasso meets his great love Franoise Gilot. Young Pablo begins his Blue Period after the suicide of his friend.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 254 votes.
Picasso's relationship with Dora Maar is strained by war. Young Pablo succeeds by imitating the masters, but struggles to be original.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 281 votes.
Pablo Picasso confronts the threat of fascism in Spain, and Young Pablo rejects traditional painting to search for his own voice.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 394 votes.
After Françoise Gilot leaves him, Pablo finds companionship with a new woman. In near seclusion, Pablo obsesses over creating the perfect painting. Meanwhile, Françoise struggles to escape Picasso's shadow even after remarrying and moving to the US.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 186 votes.
