Watch Into the Unknown

2014
1 Season

Into the Unknown is a thrilling new show from the team at Pure Adrenaline that takes viewers on an immersive journey to some of the most remote and dangerous corners of the planet. Each episode follows a team of intrepid adventurers as they push themselves to their physical and mental limits in pursuit of the ultimate rush.

From free diving in shark-infested waters to BASE jumping off towering cliffs, the challenges faced by the athletes on this show are not for the faint of heart. But for those with a hunger for adventure, Into the Unknown offers a rare glimpse into the world of extreme sports and the extraordinary people who make them their life's work.

One of the standout features of this show is the stunning cinematography. The camera work is simply breathtaking, capturing the beauty and danger of the natural world in all its glory. Whether we're soaring above the clouds in a wing suit or swimming through a maze of underwater caves, the visuals of Into the Unknown are nothing short of mesmerizing.

But it's not just the visuals that make this show so compelling. At its heart, Into the Unknown is a character-driven series, and the athletes are the stars of the show. We get to know them not just as daredevils, but as people with unique stories and motivations. We see the sacrifices they make to pursue their passions, and the toll it takes on their bodies and relationships.

One particularly memorable episode follows a team of ice climbers as they attempt to summit a remote mountain in Alaska. As they battle ferocious winds and sub-zero temperatures, we see the bonds between them grow stronger, and the depths of their determination revealed. It's a portrait of human resilience that is both inspiring and humbling.

But it's not just the extreme sports that make this show so captivating. Into the Unknown also explores the natural and cultural wonders of the regions in which the athletes perform. From the jungles of South America to the deserts of the Middle East, we get a glimpse into the lives and traditions of the people who call these places home. We see the impact that climate change, deforestation, and other environmental issues are having on these areas, and the urgent need for action to preserve them for future generations.

All in all, Into the Unknown is a gripping, visually stunning show that will leave viewers both breathless and inspired. Whether you're a seasoned adrenaline junkie or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of the natural world, this is a show that is not to be missed. So buckle up, hold on tight, and get ready to explore the unknown.

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Seasons

19. The Final Mission

March 25, 2014

For kayaker Gerry Moffatt, adventure is about taking risks and following your dreams. Above all it's about moving into the unknown. At the age of 18 he made his first visit to Nepal and began a love affair with its rivers that has lasted ever since.

18. The Deadly Glacier

March 25, 2014

Iceland's VatnajÃ¶kull ice cap is the largest glacier in Europe and the third largest in the world with over 8,400 square kilometers of ice and crevasses sitting on top of an active volcano.

17. Beyond Fear

March 25, 2014

Two record breaking pilots, Britons Colin Bodill and Jennifer Murray, are on a mission to be the first to circumnavigate the world via both Poles in a helicopter. It's one of the last great aviation challenges.

16. Leap of Faith

March 25, 2014

Every time Felix Baumgartner prepares to BASE jump, he knows that he is just a few seconds away from death. That knowledge and the fear that goes with it is both the source of his passion for the sport and the thing that keeps him alive.

15. Rapids, Reptiles, and Rifles

March 25, 2014

In the heart of Africa lies a great river that few outsiders have ever seen. Great rapids churn and boil its murky brown waters. Hippopotami and crocodiles lurk in its depths and heavily armed warring tribes threaten to kill anyone who angers them.

14. Tragedy Beneath the Ice

March 25, 2014

The North Pole is one of the remotest, coldest, most dangerous places on the planet. For three Russians, the goal is not merely to stand at the North Pole, but to be the first to scuba dive beneath the ice.

13. The Great Chinese Puzzle

March 25, 2014

The Great Wall of China is the largest manmade structure ever built, stretching for over 4,000 kilometers from the heart of Asia. No one has ever attempted to walk its length... until now.

12. Arctic Nightmare

March 25, 2014

British explorer Dom Mee is alone in the Arctic. The temperature is below freezing, the ice is closing in and he has four cracked ribs. He is in search of the remains of one of the greatest 19th-century Arctic expeditions.

11. Motorbike Americas

March 25, 2014

This is the story of one of the toughest motorbike challenges on earth, the Trans Americas, and how two determined riders set out to rewrite the record books.

10. Legend of the Fjord

March 25, 2014

Lewis Gordon Pugh is about to take on a challenge that almost everyone he meets tells him is impossible. He hopes to swim the entire 200 km length of Norway's Sognefjord.

9. Facing the Frozen Ocean

March 25, 2009

Bear Grylls and his crew will be taking on these seas with nowhere to hide from the elements in a vessel little bigger than a family car. At first all goes well but by day three they are caught in a storm in the middle of the Labrador Sea.

8. Into the Forgotten Valley

March 25, 2014

Towering over the remote Tibetan Plateau stands Ulugh Muztagh, one of the most inaccessible mountains on earth, whose West Peak is unclimbed. A group of Finnish mountaineers seek the challenge.

7. Desert Kayaking

March 25, 2014

The Atacama Desert of Chile and the Altiplano above it are renowned as two of the driest regions on earth. In some places it hasn't rained for more than 400 years. The last thing anyone would want to do here is try to kayak. Or would they?

6. Thermals and Louise

March 25, 2014

Two paraglider pilots soar over the vast flatlands of southern Texas chasing a new world distance record. It's a struggle to stay aloft with the unremitting heat sapping their strength, not to mention the rattlesnake wilderness below.

5. Inside the Inca Caves

March 25, 2014

Deep beneath the Andes Mountains lies a mysterious underworld feared by the ancient Incas as the realm of their God of Death. This adventure is steeped with danger and mystery.

4. Alone in the Atlantic

March 24, 2014

A lone navigator fights for his life in mid-Atlantic. As two sharks circle below, he struggles to prevent his boat from sinking. The electrics are down, he has no means of calling for help and time is running out.

3. Devil's Cave

March 24, 2014

Hidden within the Venezuelan rainforest, high on a mountain top, lies the entrance to a deep, mysterious cave, discovered by a pilot flying over the jungle. No one has ever stood at the bottom... until now!

2. Too Tired

March 24, 2014

One man and one woman are alone in the middle of Tibet's northern plateau, the Chang Tang, a barren wasteland larger than Germany. With the temperature dropping to -30C, their food all gone and no means of calling for help, they collapse with exhaustion.

1. Buried in a Blizzard

March 24, 2014

A dramatic battle for survival in one of the world's great wildernesses, Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of South America. Here, there is a fearsome combination of unrelenting winds, biting rain, and driving snow.

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