- Genre
- TV Movie
- Year
- 2015
- Runtime
- 1h30
0
Einstein
Solving crimes with genius and scientific precision.
Watch Einstein streaming in
No offers found.
We couldn't find any offers for Einstein streaming in Canada.
Synopsis
"Einstein" (2015) is a German crime drama television film starring Tom Beck as Felix Winterberg, a brilliant physics professor and the great-great-grandson of the famous physicist Albert Einstein. Using his extraordinary intellect and scientific methods, Felix assists the police in solving complex murder cases in Berlin. The show blends crime procedural elements with a unique protagonist who applies unconventional scientific reasoning to untangle mysteries. Throughout the series, Felix struggles to balance his personal life with his unusual career, revealing layers of wit, charm, and depth as he brings justice through the power of intellect and deduction.
Cast
Reviews
Critically, "Einstein" received a mixed to moderately positive response. On IMDb, the series holds a rating of 6.5/10, indicating generally favorable viewer opinions. Many reviewers appreciated Tom Beck's charismatic performance as the lead, praising his ability to bring a fresh take on the crime drama genre by incorporating scientific problem-solving techniques. Critics from TV Spielfilm noted that the premise is cleverly crafted, combining traditional crime storylines with a unique intellectual twist. However, some reviewers felt that the procedural format occasionally followed predictable patterns and that the show sometimes fell into clichรฉs typical of the genre. The pacing, while generally engaging, was cited to be inconsistent in some episodes. On Rotten Tomatoes, while lacking an official critics' consensus, audience comments highlight both the entertaining aspects of the smart, science-oriented detective angle and some shortcomings in depth and character development. Overall, "Einstein" is viewed as a solid crime series with a novel concept that offers enjoyable entertainment for fans of detective shows and those intrigued by intellectual protagonists.
