Einstein (German TV series)

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Genre
Written byMartin Ritzenhoff
Matthias Dinter
Directed by Thomas Jahn
Dominic Müller
Felix Stienz
Oliver Dommenget
Starring
ComposerKarim Sebastian Elias
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes32 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMichael Souvignier
Dominik Frankowski
Running time42–47 minutes
Production companyZeitsprung Pictures
Original release
Network Sat.1
Sat.1 emotions
ReleaseJanuary 5, 2017 (2017-01-05) –
March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)

Einstein is a German police procedural dramedy television series that is based on the 2015 film of the same name, written by Martin Ritzenhoff und Matthias Dinter.

Contents

The television series premiered on Sat.1 emotions on January 5, 2017 [1] and has sold to over 100 territories [2] including a hit in Spain and Portugal on AXN and also in Czech Republic on FilmBox.

On March 29, 2019, Sat.1 canceled the series after three seasons. [3]

Plot

Felix Winterberg, unknown great-great-grandson of Albert Einstein, is the youngest professor of theoretical physics at Ruhr University Bochum. Winterberg has inherited the genius of Einstein and suffers from the deadly health of Huntington's Chorea, which gives him a remaining life expectancy of about seven years. He must help Kriminalkommissarin (Police commissioner) Elena Lange as an independent consultant under the direction of Kriminaloberkommissar Stefan Tremmel in the investigation of murder cases in order not to end up in prison for violations of the Narcotics Act (unauthorized amphetamine).

Cast

CharacterActorOccupationSeason
123
Prof. Dr. Felix „Einstein“ Winterberg Tom Beck Professor at Ruhr University Bochum,
independent consultant at Criminal Police in Bochum 		Main
Elena Lange Annika Ernst Detective at Criminal Police in Bochum Main
Stefan Tremmel Rolf Kanies Detective chief at Criminal Police in Bochum Main
Kirsten MaybachHaley Louise Jones Crime scene investigator Main
Dr. Lee KwonYung NgoFriend of Felix Winterbeg Recurring
Leon LangePaul BohseSon of Elena Lange Recurring
Dr. RösslerChristian HockenbrinkDoctor of Felix Winterberg and Leon Lange Recurring
Prof. Dr. Constanze Winterberg Angela Roy Mother of Felix Winterberg,
Dean at Ruhr University Bochum (Season 2)		 Recurring
Prof. Dr. Stefan Jäger Reiner Schöne Former professor of Felix Winterberg Recurring
Sabine SteenkenJennifer Poppek Secretary/personal assistant of dean,
Informer of Stefan Jäger		 Recurring
Prof. Dr. Oliver KohauptHubertus Hartmann Dean at Ruhr University Bochum,
Informer of Stefan Jäger		 Recurring
Andreas „Andy“Jesse AlbertDetective Guest Recurring
Julia Weigert Laura Berlin BKA Agent Guest Recurring
Nic Beuser Wayne Carpendale Internal investigator Recurring
Teresa LangeMerle ColletSister of Elena Lange, Aunt of Leon Lange Guest Recurring

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
(Sat.1 emotions)		Original air date
(Sat.1)
11"Ballistik"January 5, 2017January 10, 2017
22"ABC"January 5, 2017January 10, 2017
33"Schwerkraft"January 12, 2017January 17, 2017
44"H2O"January 12, 2017January 17, 2017
55"Mikrowellen"January 19, 2017January 24, 2017
66"Elvis lebt"January 19, 2017January 24, 2017
77"Meganewton"January 26, 2017January 31, 2017
88"Thermodynamik"January 26, 2017January 31, 2017
99"Magnetismus"February 2, 2017February 7, 2017
1010"E.M.P."February 2, 2017February 7, 2017

Season 2 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
(Sat.1 emotions)		Original air date
(Sat.1)
111"Optik"February 12, 2018February 13, 2018
122"Aerodynamik"February 12, 2018February 13, 2018
133"Expansion"February 19, 2018February 20, 2018
144"Strömung"February 19, 2018February 20, 2018
155"Amnesie"February 26, 2018February 27, 2018
166"Dr. Rössler"February 26, 2018February 27, 2018
177"Anaphylaxie"March 5, 2018March 6, 2018
188"Kompression"March 5, 2018March 6, 2018
199"Isobaren"March 12, 2018March 13, 2018
2010"Kollaps"March 12, 2018March 13, 2018

Season 3 (2019)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
(Sat.1 emotions)		Original air date
(Sat.1)
211"Fallout (1)"January 13, 2019January 7, 2019
222"Fallout (2)"January 13, 2019January 14, 2019
233"Siedepunkt"January 20, 2019January 21, 2019
244"K.I."January 27, 2019January 28, 2019
255"Oxidation"February 3, 2019February 4, 2019
266"Skin-Effekt"February 10, 2019February 11, 2019
277"Gamma-Hydroxy-Butansäure"February 17, 2019February 18, 2019
288"Prisma"February 24, 2019February 25, 2019
299"Antischall"March 3, 2019March 4, 2019
3010"Kybernetik"March 10, 2019March 11, 2019
3111"Extension"March 17, 2019March 18, 2019
3212"Infrarot"March 17, 2019March 18, 2019

Reception

Ratings

No. in seriesAir date (Sat.1)Viewers (in millions)Share
all14–49 yearsall14–49 years
1January 10, 20172.56 Mio.1.14 Mio.7.7%10.8%
2January 10, 20172.31 Mio.1.11 Mio.7.4%10.5%
3January 17, 20172.36 Mio.1.20 Mio.7.2%11.3%
4January 17, 20172.39 Mio.1.26 Mio.7.7%12.2%
5January 24, 20172.00 Mio.0.99 Mio.6.0%9.2%
6January 24, 20172.07 Mio.1.09 Mio.6.6%10.2%
7January 31, 20172.43 Mio.1.11 Mio.7.5%10.4%
8January 31, 20172.28 Mio.1.11 Mio.7.3%10.3%
9February 7, 20172.34 Mio.1.20 Mio.7.0%10.6%
10February 7, 20172.28 Mio.1.13 Mio.7.2%10.2%
11February 13, 20181.94 Mio.0.96 Mio.5.9%9.2%
12February 13, 20181.97 Mio.1.00 Mio.6.4%10.1%
13February 20, 20181.78 Mio.TBATBA9.0%
14February 20, 20181.57 Mio.TBATBA7.2%
15February 27, 20181.68 Mio.0.91 Mio.5.0%8.3%
16February 27, 20181.63 Mio.0.82 Mio.5.4%8.2%
17March 6, 20181.42 Mio.0.69 Mio.4.3%6.6%
18March 6, 20181.42 Mio.0.72 Mio.4.5%6.9%
19March 13, 20181.84 Mio.0.93 Mio.5.7%9.2%
20March 13, 20181.68 Mio.0.81 Mio.5.6%8.3%

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2018 Jupiter Award Best TV series (National)Season 1Nominated [4]
2019 Jupiter Award Best TV series (National)Season 2Nominated

Adaptations

American adaptation

In October 2018, an adaptation of the series at NBC was announced, with a creative team that included writer Michael Reisz, Carol Mendelsohn, and Tariq Jalil in association with Universal Television. [5] That adaptation was not picked up, but in October 2020, another US adaptation was announced, this time for CBS, [6] however it was not picked up, but in June 2024 it has been re-developed for the US adaptation with Andy Breckman and Randy Zisk. [7] On August 6, 2024, it has ordered a pilot production commitment for the series with Breckman as showrunner and Zisk as director in the series. [8] On October 3, 2024, it was announced that Matthew Gray Gubler had joined the production as Lew Einstein. [9]

Czech adaptation

In May 2021, an adaptation by Prima televize Einstein – Případy nesnesitelného génia starring Vojtěch Kotek started broadcasting.

Slovak adaptation

In February 2023, an adaptation by TV Joj Einstein starring Juraj Loj started broadcasting.

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References

  1. ↑ "Einstein: Sendetermine" [Einstein: broadcasting schedules] (in German). Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Program Catalog MIPCOM 2017 Red Arrow International". September 21, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ Alexander Kreis (March 29, 2019). "Sat.1 macht Schluss: Serien-Aus für "Einstein" und das "Biest"" [Sat.1 puts an end to it: Series Off for "Einstein" and the "Beast"] (in German). Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Nominierungen zum JUPITER AWARD 2018" [Nominations for the JUPITER AWARD 2018] (in German). Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 31, 2018). "'Einstein' Police Procedural Based On German Series From 'Shadowhunters' EP, Carol Mendelsohn & Intrigue Set At NBC". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Einstein: CBS Eyes Gender-Flipped Take on Germany's Genius/Cop Drama". 30 October 2020.
  7. ↑ ""Einstein" Detective Series In The Works Again At CBS From Andy Breckman, Randy Zisk & Intrigue". June 25, 2024.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 6, 2024). "CBS Orders "Einstein" Crime Procedural Pilot From 'Monk' Duo For 2025-26 Consideration". Deadline Hollywood .
  9. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 3, 2024). "'Criminal Minds' Matthew Gray Gubler To Headline 'Einstein' Pilot In Return To CBS". Deadline Hollywood .
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