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Michele Besso is a real person portrayed by Seth Gabel in the TV series Genius (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Einstein: Chapter One (season 1), they were 35 years old.
They appear in 11 episodes out of a total of 36 aired so far
The character of Michele Besso is mainly associated with Young Albert Einstein.

Michele Besso

by Seth Gabel

character

Episodes11

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    Einstein: Chapter One
    episode S1.E1 april 2017
    The story of Albert Einstein, seen through glimpses of his twilight years and flashbacks to his time as a student in Munich and Zürich in the 1890s.
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    Einstein: Chapter Two
    episode S1.E2 may 2017
    After butting heads in class, Einstein falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric.
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    Einstein: Chapter Three
    episode S1.E3 may 2017
    Einstein tries to balance his personal responsibilities and inner calling with the practicalities of finding work.
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    Einstein: Chapter Four
    episode S1.E4 may 2017
    Einstein and Mileva juggle raising a family with his attempts to catch the eye of the scientific establishment.
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    Einstein: Chapter Five
    episode S1.E5 may 2017
    Einstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.
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    Einstein: Chapter Seven
    episode S1.E7 june 2017
    In the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein's closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.
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    Picasso: Chapter Four
    episode S2.E4 may 2018
    As older Picasso juggles two love affairs, Young Pablo strives to create a masterpiece that will signal his arrival as a great artist.
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    Picasso: Chapter Five
    episode S2.E5 may 2018
    Picasso tries to convince Francoise to move in with him, while Young Pablo is challenged by the radical genius of Matisse.
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    Picasso: Chapter Six
    episode S2.E6 may 2018
    Picasso takes Franoise Gilot on vacation. Young Pablo starts cubism with Georges Braque, but is accused of stealing the Mona Lisa.
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    Picasso: Chapter Seven
    episode S2.E7 may 2018
    Picasso joins the Communist Party but struggles to align his artwork with his own political beliefs. Affected by a failed love from his past, Picasso falters in his responsibilities to Francoise.
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    Picasso: Chapter Eight
    episode S2.E8 june 2018
    Young Pablo designs a ballet and meets his first wife, Olga. Older Picasso struggles with the needs of his family and his desire to remain artistically relevant.