Watch Tesla's Death Ray: A Murder Declassified

Tesla’s Death Ray: A Murder Declassified is an investigative documentary series that premiered on Discovery Channel in early 2017. The show is hosted by investigative journalist Jack Murphy, who sets out to uncover the truth behind an intriguing story from history involving the famous inventor Nikola Tesla and his supposed invention of a deadly weapon.

The story revolves around Tesla’s "Death Ray," a mysterious weapon that the inventor claimed could end wars by targeting enemy planes and ships from a distance. The supposed invention made headlines in the 1940s, when Tesla died alone in his hotel room and the US government seized all of his papers, including his plans and theories for the Death Ray. According to the show, the theory is that his death was not of natural causes and that he had been working on a weapon that could, in fact, end wars prior to his death.

The show employs Murphy’s investigative skills to interview experts on the topic of Tesla and the Death Ray, including historians, Tesla enthusiasts, and relatives of the inventor. He also digs deep into the government archives to uncover previously classified documents and footage related to the Death Ray and Tesla’s life.

The show is divided into several episodes, each exploring a different aspect of the story. In the first episode, Murphy introduces viewers to the story of Tesla’s Death Ray and sets the stage for the investigation to come. He interviews historians and experts who explain the significance of Tesla’s inventions and his own personal history, as well as the political climate of the time period.

Throughout the series, Murphy examines various possibilities: did Tesla actually invent a Death Ray, and if so, was it purposefully suppressed by the US government? Was Tesla’s death the result of foul play, and if so, who would have wanted him dead and why?

Murphy also visits different locations throughout the series that are key to the story, such as Nikola Tesla’s birthplace in Croatia, the Bohemian Grove, and other places where Tesla worked and lived so he can get a better look into Tesla's personal life.

One particularly compelling episode is when Murphy talks with a descendant of Thomas Edison who is working to clear Edison's name of any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Tesla. He also delves into the political climate of the time period and how Tesla was seen as a possible threat to the United States government, which was seeking to develop its own weapons technology.

The production values of the show are high, with plenty of historical footage and images used to illustrate the story. The show also uses reenactments of key moments from Tesla’s life to help bring the story to life.

The show is well-paced and informative, providing a deep dive into a fascinating story from history that many people may not be familiar with. It also raises intriguing questions about the limits of technology and the role of the US government in developing new weapons, even those as deadly as Tesla’s purported Death Ray invention.

Overall, Tesla’s Death Ray: A Murder Declassified is an absorbing and engaging documentary series that is well worth watching for anyone interested in history, technology, and the dark side of human nature.

Tesla's Death Ray: A Murder Declassified is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 2, 2018 and on Discovery