Before Alex Honnold took the free solo climbing world by storm, there was Dean Potter. He not only inspired Honnold but also became one of his fiercest rivals. Now, the latest HBO documentary The dark wizard captures the enigmatic life of this adrenaline-driven athlete.
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmakers Peter Mortimer (The mountaineer, The dawn wall) and Nick Rosen (The mountaineer, rock reel), this four-part series tells Potter’s story through interviews with peers such as Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright, along with archival footage and personal diaries that reveal both his brilliance and inner turmoil.
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How to watch The Dark Wizard in the US
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How to watch The Dark Wizard in the UK
As in the United States, The dark wizard is available to stream online at maximum HBO also in the UK. Plans start from £5.99 a month.
The show arrives in the UK on Wednesday April 15 at 2am BST.
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Where to watch The Dark Wizard in Australia
As in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, The dark wizard is available to stream on maximum HBO in Australia too.
You can watch the first episode on Wednesday 15 April at 11am AEST. HBO Max plans in Australia start from AU$11.99 a month
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Dark Wizard Appearances
- dean potter
- Alex Honnold (rival climber)
- Jen Rapp (partner and climber)
- Brad Lynch (wingsuit and BASE jumper)
- Dean Fidelman (photographer and filmmaker)
- Jim Hurst (director/producer)
- Cedar Wright (climber)
- Jay Epstein (documentary producer)
- Leo Houlding (climber)
- Timmy O’Neill (climber and BASE jumper)
- Dan Duane (journalist |)
- Elizabeth Potter (mother)
Dark Wizard Episode Guide
Episode 1 (April 14): “The Consequence of Death” – Dean Potter finds joy and escape through his early success in extreme climbing, where he connects with a community of like-minded people seeking the freedom and adrenaline of the sport. Renegade by nature, Dean’s restless energy forces him to pioneer new climbs and forge new world records, even as he sometimes conflicts with the establishment and struggles with his personal relationships.
Episode 2 (April 21): “Dying to Fly” – Dean struggles with his inner demons, but seems to find relief through death-defying feats, from free soloing 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.
Episode 3 (April 28): “This is art, this is spirituality” – The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers compete to be the first to solo a route on 3,000-foot El Capitan. As Dean’s mental state deteriorates, he withdraws from his inner circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China.
Episode 4 (May 5): “Transcending Human Limitations” – With a new relationship keeping him grounded, Dean regains emotional stability and his old dream of flying comes true when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying.
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