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The Dark Wizard

2026Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%96%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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The Dark Wizard episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Death Consequence, 8.5
  2. S1 E2 Dying to Flying, 8.6
  3. S1 E3 This is Art, This is Spirituality, 8.9
  4. S1 E4 Transcending Human Limitations, 9.0

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
Written by
Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
Produced by
Zachary Barr, Olivia Ahnemann, Halle Johns
Music by
Dan Deacon

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Facts

April 14, 2026 · May 5, 2026 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 2026
Last aired
May 5, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
93 countries

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Questions about The Dark Wizard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dark Wizard?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Dark Wizard streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is The Dark Wizard worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%).

Will The Dark Wizard scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.