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The Impossible Film

Episode number: 1

Overview: After failed attempts to adapt the books and a half-successful movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.

Finding the Fellowship

Episode number: 2

Overview: With the clock ticking, Peter Jackson has to find a studio to save his work in progress; with everything on the line, maybe they can pull it off.

The Battle Rages On

Episode number: 3

Overview: After a successful teaser at Cannes, the team races to complete the first film in time; meanwhile, filming begins to take a toll on the cast and crew.

Wizards at Work

Episode number: 4

Overview: The trilogy hinges on the technological magic being developed at WETA, but internal strife threatens to bring the whole thing crashing down.

Stepping Out the Front Door

Episode number: 5

Overview: The studio take a gamble too far; Peter Jackson struggles in vain to avoid the burden of directing; in the midst of a grueling shoot, one of the dwarves is sent packing

Journey's End

Episode number: 6

Overview: Peter Jackson pushes the bounds both on the page and on screen; maybe the audience will like what they see; a chapter comes to a close, leaving its mark on the film industry.