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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

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In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)

June. 28,2023

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

2023 / TV-MA

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2023

5 Episode

Episode 5 - The Final Legacy

June. 28,2023

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.

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Episode 4 - Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

June. 28,2023

Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.

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Episode 3 - A Global Phenomenon

June. 28,2023

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.

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Episode 2 - Let the Games Begin

June. 28,2023

As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.

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Episode 1 - Pilot Madness

June. 28,2023

Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.

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In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.

Director

Tony Vainuku

Producted By

Campfire Studios

Genres

Documentary

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