Criminal Minds
star
Matthew Gray Gubler
is returning to CBS in this fall’s new series
Einstein
. He plays the title character, who like his Dr. Spencer Reid character from the hit procedural, is also a genius.
Einstein,
described as “a drama with comedic undertones,” is an adaptation of a German series by
Andy Breckman
, who created
Monk,
so he knows his way around brainy intellects with an eye to solving crimes.
Here’s everything we know so far about
Einstein
.
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When will
Einstein
air?
Einstein
is slated for CBS’ Fall 2025-2026 schedule.
Who will star in
Einstein?
Matthew Gray Gubler as Lewis Einstein
Lewis is described as “a popular professor at Princeton…when he actually shows up for class. Irreverent and misguided, Lewis’ genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may — finally — offer his life some direction and purpose.”
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Rosa Salazar as Veronica “Ronni” Paris, Detective Inspector for New Jersey State Police
Ronni went into law enforcement after the death of her husband. Sharp and disciplined, she demands a lot from her colleagues and even more from herself, and feels conflicted about working with Professor Einstein.
What is the storyline for
Einstein?
The official synopsis reads: “Brilliant but directionless, the great-grandson of Albert Einstein spends his days as a comfortably tenured professor until his bad boy antics land him in trouble with the law and he is pressed into service helping a local police detective solve her most puzzling cases.”
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Is there a trailer for
Einstein
?
No trailer has yet been released, but check back on May 7, the day that CBS reveals its Fall schedule. There may be something then.
How can I watch
Einstein?
Einstein
will be available on CBS and stream next day on Paramount+ when the 2025-2026 TV season begins later this year.
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