Into the Unknown(2020)

Into the Unknown is a documentary series that follows adventurer and survivalist Cliff Simon as he ventures into remote wilderness to investigate the world's most terrifying myths and legends. Each episode takes Cliff deep into forbidding landscapes where he combines survival skills with detective work, hiking, swimming, and climbing through extreme terrain to uncover the origins of these dark stories. Along his solo journeys, he consults with scientists, historians, shamans, and local witnesses who provide insights into mysteries that often defy rational explanation. Part travelogue, part investigation, and part survival challenge, the series documents Cliff's determination to separate fact from folklore while navigating some of Earth's most inhospitable environments. With guidance from local experts, he pushes physical and mental limits to reveal the hidden truths behind legends that have haunted cultures for generations.