In four different parts of the world, four teams of elite, extreme sports athletes embark on daring adventures in the docuseries Edge of the Earth on HBO Max. The cameras follow groups of snowboarders, kayakers, rock climbers, and surfers as they venture out to the most dangerous and most beautiful parts of the planet to take on exhilarating never-before-accomplished missions.
Where to Watch Edge of the Earth
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How Many Episodes Are in Edge of the Earth?
There are four episodes in Edge of the Earth. The runtime of the episodes averages between 60-61 minutes. You can check the complete list of Edge of the Earth episodes and their release dates below.
- “Into the Void”: July 12, 2022
- “Raging Torrent”: July 19, 2022
- “Reaching for the Sky”: July 26, 2022
- “The Great Unknown”: August 2, 2022
What Are the Critics Saying About Edge of the Earth?
Edge of the Earth has no official critics rating or an average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, however, has a user score of 7.4/10 on IMDB.
Randy Myers from San Jose Mercury News writes, “Less concerned about why extreme athletes pursue death-defying feats, and more attuned to showcasing those activities in nature, this four-part HBO docuseries gives adrenaline junkies and armchair adventurers plenty of reason to claw their couches to shreds.”
Decider’s Scott Hines says, “Outdoors documentaries can become repetitive after a while, but there’s nothing stale about Edge of the Earth, which balances character-based drama-building with truly epic cinematography that’ll drop your jaws and fill your heart.”
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Is Edge of the Earth Suitable for Kids?
Edge of the Earth is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
