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Genius lead

Genius lead TV Series

Exceptional intellect as the protagonist's engine.

Ranked by how defining this tag is for each show · 102 series

10/10 means the show is a defining example. Shows scoring below 7/10 don't make the list.

The Cheat

★ 8.1
6K votes 24 episodes 2017–2020
Heists & cons · Genius lead
7/10

Iron Man: Armored Adventures

★ 6.5
5K votes 52 episodes 2009–2012
Genius lead · Adrenaline
7/10

Mysterious Lotus Casebook

★ 7.6
5K votes 40 episodes 2023–2023
Bittersweet · Detective mystery
7/10

Black Box

★ 6.6
4K votes 13 episodes 2014–2014
Mental health · Medical
7/10

Dirk Gently

★ 7.6
4K votes 4 episodes 2010–2012
British TV · Dry humor
7/10

Dr. Brain

★ 6.7
3K votes 6 episodes 2021–2021
Puzzle plot · Mystery box
7/10
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