Human Playground
2022 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · Netflix
Documentary
TMDB 6.9 · 14 votes
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Episodes
- S01E01Breaking the Pain Barrier2022-09-3042m
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.
- S01E02An Ancient Ritual2022-09-3036m
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.
- S01E03Rites of Passage2022-09-3042m
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
- S01E04In Pursuit of Perfection2022-09-3043m
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.
- S01E05God's Playground2022-09-3041m
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.
- S01E06Big Business2022-09-3041m
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.
