Many geniuses have been portrayed in different TV series with different motivations and different goals.
A genius character also makes for interesting relationships with the non-geniuses around them.
Genius comes through in different ways in different characters.
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10Doogie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris)
‘Doogie Houser, M.D.’
(1989-1993)
Doogie Howser, M.D.starsa youngNeil Patrick Harrisas the series' titular character.
As a two-time survivor of leukemia, Houser was inspired to become a doctor.
What makes Doogie Houser so iconic is that his genius is already keenly developed at such a young age.
The fact that he combines his natural intelligence with practical experience makes him endearing.
Mike made a career of writing the LSATs and bar exams for students despite being a college dropout himself.
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His photographic memory allows him to take these tests successfully and repeatedly.
Mike Ross is another example ofa grounded character who uses his genius to work in an ordinary career.
He began as a mild-mannered chemistry teacher trying to survive cancer and became an increasingly ruthless kingpin.
His scientific achievements in his pre-kingpin days are impressive.
He remains insecure and power-hungry, choosing to use his gifts for crime.
Often, her ability to consider evidence so profoundly can make her seem out of touch and distant.
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Bones is an impressive genius becauseshe has a unique ability to bring highly analytical reason to casesthroughout the series.
This single-mindedness makes her an interesting protagonist to follow.
Mathison is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which complicates the fact that she becomes obsessive about the case.
Carrie Mathison’s genius comes out in her obsessive approach to her work andsingle-minded approach to uncovering the truth.
Still,Carrie’s intelligence never diminishes.
He used his multiple advanced degrees to analyze criminals as a profiler with the FBI.
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As the youngest member of the team, Spencer often comes across as less assumptive than his colleagues.
However, his intellect always shines through ashe offers unique perspectives to get inside the minds of criminals.
This remarkable young mancombined his years of education with his natural intellectual abilitiesto set himself apart from his team.
Sheldon’s backstory is further explored inYoung Sheldon, where his childhood is delved into in greater depth.
He was born into an ordinary Texas family and was considered special from an early age.
Sheldon’s genius is unique inThe Big Theory, which makes him memorable.
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House’s unorthodox approach is often off-putting at first but generally leads to positive results for patients.
Sherlock uses his mind palace, a unique way of thinking, to solve seemingly unsolvable cases.
What makes Sherlock so iconic as a genius is thathe can see the world around him in different dimensions.
The detail in which Sherlock processes information is often staggering.
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