S12E04Doctor Who season 12 episode 4: Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror
Aired 19 January 202051 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror”
1903. On the edge of Niagara Falls, something is wrong at Nikola Tesla's generator plant. Who or what is sabotaging the maverick inventor’s work? Has he really received a message from Mars? And where does his great rival Thomas Edison fit into these events? The Doctor, Yaz, Ryan and Graham must join forces with one of history's great minds to save both him and planet Earth.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 4 of 10 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
- It runs about 51 minutes.
- Directed by Nida Manzoor, written by Nina Metivier.
- TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 (68 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Nida Manzoor
- Writer
- Nina Metivier
- Guest stars
- Goran Višnjić as Nikola TeslaRobert Glenister as Thomas EdisonHaley McGee as Dorothy SkerrittAnjli Mohindra as Queen SkithraRobin Guiver as Bill TallowPaul Kasey as Harold GreenErick Hayden as Mr. SorenssonRussell Bentley as Mr. Brady/Shadowman
Credits: TMDB.
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