The Dark Wizard

The Dark Wizard

Where limits end, Dean Potter begins.

Continuing First aired 14/Apr/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)
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An unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, the world's most influential and controversial climber, base jumper and highline walker, who achieves jaw-dropping feats while battling his inner demons.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
4 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Apr/2026
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S1E4
Transcending Human Limitations
Air date: 05/May/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his long-held dream of flight comes to fruition when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying.

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With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his long-held dream of flight comes to fruition when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying.

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S1E3
This Is Art, This Is Spirituality
Air date: 28/Apr/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min
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The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers vie to be the first to free solo a route on the 3000 foot El Capitan. As Dean's mental state deteriorates, he alienates his inner-circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China.

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The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers vie to be the first to free solo a route on the 3000 foot El Capitan. As Dean's mental state deteriorates, he alienates his inner-circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China.

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Dying to Flying
Air date: 21/Apr/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Dean struggles with inner demons but seems to find relief through death-defying feats – from free-soloing to highlining and BASE jumping – cultivating a devoted following drawn to his rebellious antihero image. But a rising climber threatens his status.

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Dean struggles with inner demons but seems to find relief through death-defying feats – from free-soloing to highlining and BASE jumping – cultivating a devoted following drawn to his rebellious antihero image. But a rising climber threatens his status.

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The Death Consequence
Air date: 14/Apr/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 61 min
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Dean Potter finds joy and escape through extreme climbing, forging new ascents and world records – while struggling with relationships.

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Dean Potter finds joy and escape through extreme climbing, forging new ascents and world records – while struggling with relationships.

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Dean Potter
Dean Potter
Self (archive footage)
Dean Fidelman
Dean Fidelman
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Timmy O'Neill
Timmy O'Neill
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Jim Hurst
Jim Hurst
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Eric Perlman
Eric Perlman
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Cedar Wright
Cedar Wright
Self
Dan Duane
Dan Duane
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Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold
Self
Leo Houlding
Leo Houlding
Self

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Bill Stengel
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Jacob Callaghan
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Jeff Cunningham
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Rob Jackson
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Corey Leavitt
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Ethan Johnson
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Nick Owen
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Chuck Fryberger
Chuck Fryberger
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John Behrens
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Emily Lea Garth
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Nick Rosen
Nick Rosen
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Peter Mortimer
Peter Mortimer
Director, Executive Producer, Writer

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