The Dark Wizard
Dean Potter, the groundbreaking yet divisive climber, base jumper and highline walker, accomplishes stunning feats while confronting his personal struggles.
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-MA
Dean Potter, the groundbreaking yet divisive climber, base jumper and highline walker, accomplishes stunning feats while confronting his personal struggles.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
The Death Consquence
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 61 mins
Dean Potter finds joy and escape through extreme climbing, forging new ascents and world records, while struggling with relationships.
Episode 2
Dying to Flying
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 58 mins
Dean battles personal struggles, finding solace in extreme feats like free-soloing, highlining, and BASE jumping. His rebellious persona attracts loyal fans, but climber Alex Honnold's arrival threatens his status.
Episode 3
This is Art, This is Spirituality
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 55 mins
Dean and Alex Honnold compete to be first to free solo El Capitan's 3000-foot route. Dean's declining mental health drives away his close supporters, leading him to take a risky job in China.
Episode 4
Transcending Human Limitations
Tue, May 5, 2026 62 mins
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.