Sports
Station:
Netflix (US)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2022-09-30
Rating:
0/10 from 0 users
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
There is no Next Episode of Human Playground planned.
S1E1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier
No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - An Ancient Ritual
From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Rites of Passage
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - In Pursuit of Perfection
A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - God's Playground
From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Big Business
A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.
Air Date: 30 Sep 2022 07:00 (CDT)