Series synopsis
Into the Unknown is an American documentary television series that premiered on Travel Channel on July 27, 2020. It stars Cliff Simon.
Exploring some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Searching for hidden clues to lost-in-time legends, Into the Unknown follows adventurer and survivalist Cliff Simon as he makes his way through forbidding landscapes to explore some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Part investigation, part travelogue, and part survival lesson, Cliff ventures solo-deep into one extreme wilderness to the other-determined to uncover the source of these scary stories. That means using all his skills ...
Premise
Exploring some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Searching for hidden clues to lost-in-time legends, Into the Unknown follows adventurer and survivalist Cliff Simon as he makes his way through forbidding landscapes to explore some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Part investigation, part travelogue, and part survival lesson, Cliff ventures solo-deep into one extreme wilderness to the other-determined to uncover the source of these scary stories. That means using all his skills to hike, swim, and crawl into places most people wouldn't ever dare go. Along the way, scientists, shamans, historians, and witnesses all provide clues that shed light on these dark secrets that often defy explanation. And while local guides help plan his route.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cliff Simon as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 27, 2020 | August 31, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rougarou In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, Cliff navigates the biggest baddest swamp in America in search of a shapeshifting monster known as the Rougarou. |
July 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Legend of Mount Shasta California's Mount Shasta is a dormant volcano with a supernatural reputation. Dozens of people have vanished there without a trace, and now, armed with the latest high-tech gear, Cliff Simon searches for both scientific and paranormal explanations. |
August 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Mojave Sandman Sightings of a Sasquatch-like creature in the inhospitable desert of Southern California have made headlines for decades. Cliff Simon is determined to make a contribution to the ongoing investigation, but the story is much bigger than he ever imagined. |
August 10, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Travel Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 31, 2020 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |