The Current War is the story of the rivalry between the greatest inventors of the industrial age over whose electrical system would power the new century. Backed by J.P. Morgan, Edison dazzles the world by lighting Manhattan. But Westinghouse, aided by Nikola Tesla, has discovered fatal flaws in Edison's design. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicoulas Hoult, Tom Holland and Matthew Macfayden.
The Current War was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 15 December 2022, 13:00.