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A new 2026 Tesla documentary asks the right question: genius, showman, or misunderstood engineer?

On May 4, 2026, YouTube channel The History Profile released “Nikola Tesla: Genius or Mad Scientist ?” (49 minutes), a biography-style documentary that frames Tesla’s life around what we can actually verify: the AC system that won the War of Currents, the Tesla coil, and his late-career push for wireless power via Wardenclyffe. The strongest moments are when it separates Tesla’s real, published engineering work from the internet-era legend-making that tends to swallow him whole. If you want a modern watch that stays anchored to the historical record while still feeling cinematic, this one is a solid pick.

A New 2026 Long-Form Tesla Biography Maps His Whole Arc — From AC Power to Wardenclyffe

On March 24, 2026, YouTube channel The Long Shadow released the nearly two-hour documentary “Nikola Tesla - The Genius Who Lit the World and Died With Nothing.” The film walks through Tesla’s most documented milestones — his alliance with George Westinghouse, the War of Currents, the 1893 World’s Fair demonstrations, and the rise-and-fall of Wardenclyffe Tower — in a single, chronological sweep. It’s a solid refresher because it stays anchored to the recognizable historical record: alternating current, the Tesla coil, Colorado Springs experiments, and the lonely final years that followed Tesla’s grandest ambitions. If you want one “start here” watch before diving into patents and primary sources, this is a strong new entry for 2026.