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Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

Human Playground (2022)

September. 30,2022

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Human Playground

2022 / TV-MA

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2022

6 Episode

Episode 6 - Big Business

September. 30,2022

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.

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Episode 5 - God's Playground

September. 30,2022

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.

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Episode 4 - In Pursuit of Perfection

September. 30,2022

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.

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Episode 3 - Rites of Passage

September. 30,2022

Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.

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Episode 2 - An Ancient Ritual

September. 30,2022

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.

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Episode 1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier

September. 30,2022

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.

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Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

Cast

Idris Elba

Producted By

Totem Media

Genres

Documentary

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