The Dark Wizard
HBO | Release Date: April 14, 2026
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Critic Reviews

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The PlaylistBrian FarvourApr 15, 2026
Season 1 Review: An undeniably detailed look at a complicated figure. ... The recollections from friends and family, combined with an avalanche of footage both of Potter in action and in his own talking-head reflections, paint a portrait that feels worth seeing whether you care about climbing or not. Read full review
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DeciderJoel KellerApr 21, 2026
Season 1 Review: The Dark Wizard profiles an interesting, somewhat mysterious character in rock climber and thrill-seeker Dean Potter. Where did his tremendous, death-defying skill end and his zen and the art of climber’s mental maintenance begin? Read full review
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The TelegraphBenji WilsonApr 15, 2026
Season 1 Review: Potter craved recognition. It makes series like this one a discomfiting watch – both part of the solution as well as part of the problem. Read full review
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