Episodes

1. Chapter 1: LSD

From its 1943 origins to today's microdosing trend, LSD has been expanding minds and changing lives with the help of counterculture gurus — and the CIA.

2. Chapter 2: Psilocybin

Magic mushrooms, long considered sacred by the Indigenous Mazatec in Mexico, become the subject of scientific studies measuring their intense effects.

3. Chapter 3: MDMA

Championed by both therapists and ravers, ecstasy stands out as the first psychedelic likely to become legalized, thanks to passionate advocates.

4. Chapter 4: Mescaline

Mescaline, the psychoactive molecule in San Pedro and peyote cacti, a sacred medicine that Native Americans have had to fight for the right to use.

Overview

Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.

Details

Genres

Documentary, Mystery

Language

EN

First Air Date

2022-07-12

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Available On

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Cast

Michael Pollan