Geniuswants to make a statement in season 2: Scientists arent the only geniuses.

I think its that combination that made him feel like a great choice for our season 2.

Picasso was one of the first historical figures they considered for season 2.

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But, history has not remembered a lot of them.

I think thats something the audience can look forward to in this coming season, he said.

A National Geographic spokesperson saidGeniuswas their top series of the year, averaging 1.8 million viewers each week.

Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Gigi Pritzker are also set to return to as executive producers.