The Dark Wizard (2026)

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20261 Season8.4

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Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

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Where limits end, Dean Potter begins.

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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Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 14, 2026
Network: HBO
Studio: Sender Films, HBO

Time to finish

3 hrs

4 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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Cast

Dean Potter

Self (archive footage)

Dean Fidelman

Self

Timmy O'Neill

Self

Jim Hurst

Self

Eric Perlman

Self

Cedar Wright

Self

Dan Duane

Self

SERIES

20261 Season8.4

Documentary

TMDB8.4

Votes10

Your rating

Genre: Documentary
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

About

Where limits end, Dean Potter begins.

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.

Where to watch

Region

Stream

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

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E1 · Airs Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 1m · ★ 10.0
The Death Consequence
Dean Potter finds joy and escape through extreme climbing, forging new ascents and world records – while struggling with relationships.
E2 · Airs Apr 21, 2026 · 58m · ★ 9.0
Dying to Flying
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.
E3 · Airs Apr 28, 2026 · 52m
This Is Art, This Is Spirituality
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.
E4 · Airs May 5, 2026 · 58m · ★ 10.0
Transcending Human Limitations
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.

Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 14, 2026
Network: HBO
Studio: Sender Films, HBO

Time to finish

3 hrs

4 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Dean Potter

Self (archive footage)

Dean Fidelman

Self

Timmy O'Neill

Self

Jim Hurst

Self

Eric Perlman

Self

Cedar Wright

Self

Dan Duane

Self

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