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The Man Will Burn Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2026 - 2026

Episode 1

The Great Unknown

Thu, Jul 9, 202658 mins

Burning Man grows from an anti-establishment group in San Francisco, founded by Larry Harvey in the 1980s, to a multi-million-dollar event with thousands of attendees and the backing of billionaire tech donors. First time "Burners" look forward to the experience, while repeat attendees and organizers prep for the unpredictable as COVID-19 threatens the event.

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Episode 2

Welcome to the Shit Show

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Burning Man is canceled for the second year in a row. A renegade group of "Burners" hold their own event in the desert, and, to many, the Renegade Burn feels like a return to the event's origins, and exposes complex dynamics within the leadership.

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Episode 3

Waking Dreams

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Burning Man is back in full force with the musicians, singers, and artists that create and run the spectacular art installations. A growing unease resurges among the creatives who fear that the advent of social media influencers and the influx of tech money threaten the original philosophy of the Burning Man community spirit.

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Episode 4

Mud Burn

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Burning Man is threatened by days of rain and chaos. Many attendees flee the muddy terrain as the government steps in to ensure attendees stay safe.

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