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\"genius\"<\/a>Saturday nights,<\/strong>
\ntvN, South Korea,
\nStarting Saturday 7th December 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re keeping our fingers crossed for English subtitles. Amazing Youtube user Bumdidlyumptious very kindly subbed the first series and has suggested they will do the second. Don’t expect them immediately, would be my advice. Unfortunately Youtube has taken them down but they might still be possible to view, you can follow on Twitter for latest news<\/a>. Edit: they’re viewable through links on her Tumblr<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Episode 1 discussion (including links) starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 2 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 3 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 4 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 5 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 6 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 7 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 8 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 9 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 10 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 11 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Episode 12 discussion starts here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What is The Genius?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Genius<\/em> is a very interesting South Korean cable reality game that pits 13 Korean celebrities against each other in social games of strategy, logic, mental agility and psychological skill. Winning games means winning garnets, the show’s currency, which can be used to make games easier (buying extra hints, for example) or for use to buy favour with other contestants. Losing games means risking elimination in the Death Match. At the end of the series the last player standing gets all their garnets converted into hard cash. It’s heavily influenced by the Japanese Liar Game<\/strong> manga series.<\/p>\n

It’s also very stylish, with interesting use of flashbacks and forwards, graphics, and a terrific soundtrack borrowed variously from films and amazing Korean electronic band Idiotape<\/a>. I wholeheartedly recommend their album<\/a>.<\/p>\n