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.