The Dark Wizard is an up-close and unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world's most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers. The series traces the jaw‑dropping feats that made him a legend, as well as the personal turmoil that defined his life.
From an early age, Dean grappled with inner demons that led him to seek the limits of human possibility. Climbing became his outlet and Yosemite National Park became the canvas for his unique talent and artistic expression. As his accomplishments on El Capitan and Half Dome elevated him to hero status in the adventure sports world, his mental state began to fracture and his fierce competitive drive pushed him to try to outdo both himself and others, including rising star Alex Honnold. Ultimately, it was wingsuiting and his lifelong desire to fly that would prove to be his riskiest and most transcendent endeavor.
Show Info
Schedule: Tuesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Sports
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes
Official site: www.hbomax.com
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Previous Episode
Transcending Human Limitations
Episode 1x04; May 5, 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.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x04: Transcending Human Limitations | May 5, 2026 | |
| 1x03: This Is Art, This Is Spirituality | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 1x02: Dying to Flying | Apr 21, 2026 |
Extra Details
Also known as:
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A sötét varázsló (
Hungary)