Description
Original Airdate04/15/2026
Tracing the jaw-dropping feats that made Dean Potter a legend, as well as the personal turmoil that defined his life.
The Dark Wizard
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Cast & Crew
Peter MortimerDirector Peter MortimerDirector Nick RosenDirector Nick RosenDirector
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Season 1
4. Transcending Human Limitations
Air Date 05/05/2026
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.
3. This is Art, This is Spirituality
Air Date 04/28/2026
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.
2. Dying to Flying
Air Date 04/22/2026
Dean struggles with his inner demons but seems to find relief through death-defying feats from free-soloing, to highlining, to BASE jumping, cultivating a devoted following drawn to his rebellious antihero image; but soon, a new climber named Alex Honnold emerges and threatens to eclipse Dean's dominance.
1. The Death Consequence
Air Date 04/15/2026
Dean Potter finds joy and escape through his early success at extreme climbing, where he connects with a community of like-minded people seeking the sport's freedom and adrenaline; Dean's restless energy compels him to pioneer new ascents and forge new world records, even while at times falling afoul of the establishment and struggling with personal relationships.