CBS has issued a pilot greenlight to "Einstein," a captivating new series helmed by the visionary creator of "Monk," Andy Breckman. Breckman masterfully adapts this concept from a popular German format, weaving a tale centered around the enigmatic great-grandson of Albert Einstein—a brilliant mind adrift in a sea of uncertainty.
This protagonist, a tenured professor par excellence, finds himself tangled in legal webs, only to be rescued from the jaws of justice by an unexpected alliance with a local police detective. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey, with our professor-turned-crime-solver utilizing his unparalleled intellect to unravel intricate mysteries and bring justice to the fore.
With Breckman at the helm as writer and executive producer, the project boasts a stellar creative team, including Randy Zisk as director and executive producer. The series, a CBS Studios endeavor, also counts Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia, and Laura Beetz from Seven One Studios International among its executive producers, ensuring a rich tapestry of talent behind the scenes.
The original "Einstein" garnered international acclaim, starting as a captivating TV movie in 2015 before evolving into a three-season series, distributed to over 100 territories. This latest adaptation marks the culmination of years of anticipation, with past attempts by NBC and CBS (including a gender-bent version) all leading up to this momentous occasion.
The original German series painted a vivid picture of Felix, the youngest professor of theoretical physics, grappling with the dual challenges of a terminal illness and accusations of drug theft. His fate takes a dramatic turn when the police recognize his genius as a valuable asset in solving their most perplexing cases. Partnered with the sharp-witted detective Elena, they delve into a world of bank robberies, murder mysteries, and sinister conspiracies, all while harnessing the intellectual prowess that echoes his illustrious grandfather's legacy.
This news arrives hot on the heels of CBS's recent pilot orders for "DMV," a witty single-camera workplace comedy, and the establishment of a writers' room for "Eternally Yours," a promising single-camera series from the minds behind the hit show "Ghosts." The stage is set for a thrilling new chapter in CBS's programming lineup, with "Einstein" poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
