Ep 1. 1. JFK Declassified: The New Files

JFK Declassified: The New Files is a documentary series that delves into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and brings fresh insight into the decades-old case.

In season 1 episode 1, titled "JFK Declassified: The New Files," the series explores newly released government documents pertaining to the assassination. The episode starts by giving a brief background about the assassination of JFK, summarizing what's happened in the past 50 years. The assassination of President Kennedy has been one of the most controversial events in American history, with many conspiracy theories and alternate accounts of events.

However, this episode sheds light on some of the most recent and pertinent documents released regarding the assassination, which provide new leads about the possible perpetrators and motives for the killing. The episode is led by Bob Baer, a former CIA operative, who spent years investigating the assassination of JFK.

Baer and his team examine some key documents that could provide valuable insight into the events that took place during that fateful day in November 1963. These documents, which were released by the National Archives in 2017, have never been seen before by the public and some of them have remained classified for more than 50 years. They explore documents and audio recordings that detail the CIA's attempts to overthrow the Cuban government and their dealings with Cuban exiles.

The CIA's possible involvement in JFK's assassination has been a subject of debate and speculation for decades. The newly released documents show that the CIA was considering assassination plots against Cuban leaders, and could have had a hand in JFK's assassination. The documents also contain information about Lee Harvey Oswald, including his time working for the CIA in Mexico before the assassination.

The show introduces some new witnesses and experts who give their valuable insights into the assassination. Among them, is Antonio Veciana, a Cuban-exile who claims that he met with CIA officer David Atlee Phillips about a supposed assassination attempt against Fidel Castro. Bob Baer meets with Veciana and other experts who share their knowledge about the mysterious "Maurice Bishop," the code name used by Phillips who was suspected of working with Oswald. The witnesses' stories are put into perspective and analyzed to unveil new information about the day of the assassination.

The series uses interviews, investigative techniques, and historical recreations to put together the pieces of the puzzle on what really happened. Additionally, experts in law enforcement, intelligence, and academia provide their opinion on the new files and how they can add to the understanding of the assassination. The episode concludes by leaving the viewer with plenty of unanswered questions and room for future investigations.

Overall, "JFK Declassified: The New Files" season 1 episode 1, takes a deep dive into the newly declassified documents regarding the assassination of JFK. It brings forth new leads about those involved in the murder and reveals topics that have never been publicly discussed. The show adds fresh perspective into a topic that has bewildered the public for more than half a century.