German Genius
With his critically acclaimed turn as "Toni Hamady" in 4 Blocks officially behind him, Kida Khodr Ramadan is on the hunt for his next big role. When the projects he's offered don't align with his vision for his career, Kida is at a loss, until unexpected praise from Ricky Gervais provides an opportunity to adapt his television series Extras. Though thrilled about the opportunity, Kida faces one huge obstacle: Germany isn't exactly known for its world-renowned stars - the fundamental premise of the British sitcom - or for its humor. Hilariously meta and highly original, German Genius goes behind the scenes and into the psyche of an actor hoping to make an indelible stamp on his beloved industry.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Comedy
With his critically acclaimed turn as "Toni Hamady" in 4 Blocks officially behind him, Kida Khodr Ramadan is on the hunt for his next big role. When the projects he's offered don't align with his vision for his career, Kida is at a loss, until unexpected praise from Ricky Gervais provides an opportunity to adapt his television series Extras. Though thrilled about the opportunity, Kida faces one huge obstacle: Germany isn't exactly known for its world-renowned stars - the fundamental premise of the British sitcom - or for its humor. Hilariously meta and highly original, German Genius goes behind the scenes and into the psyche of an actor hoping to make an indelible stamp on his beloved industry.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Epiphany and Goethe
30 mins
On 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.
Episode 2
Wilhelm and the Circumciser
30 mins
To 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.
Episode 3
Waves of Sensitivity
30 mins
Moments 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.
Episode 4
Revolver Credit
30 mins
When 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.
Episode 5
Confidence, Good Looks, and Einstein
30 mins
Though 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.
Episode 6
A Sh*tstorm and Beethoven
30 mins
As his attempt to save money on stunt doubles blows up in his face, Kida also faces the possibility of being publicly "canceled" for the first time. Then, as Marius begins his own "making of" documentary side project, Kida decides to share his truth in a televised interview.
Episode 7
Intimacy
30 mins
After sharing that Kida's television appearance went over surprisingly well, Sabine announces that she's brought in wealthy actress-turned-producer Maria Furtwängler as a new partner to help keep the production on track. Later, Maria agrees to give Kida his first directing opportunity, but will the intimacy required by the Marlene Dietrich-centered episode threaten his big chance?
Episode 8
German Genius and Leni
30 mins
Now 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.