"Where limits end, Dean Potter begins."

2026- 2026

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.7(3 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

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.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Dean Potter

Self (archive footage)

Dean Fidelman

Self

Timmy O'Neill

Self

Jim Hurst

Self

Eric Perlman

Self

Cedar Wright

Self

Dan Duane

Self

Creative team

Showrunner: Peter Mortimer
Nick Rosen
Produced by: Olivia Ahnemann
Zachary Barr

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