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Human Playground

2022★ 6.9 / 1041 min1 Season

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

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Human Playground Breaking the Pain Barrier

S1 E1 Breaking the Pain BarrierSep 30, 2022 · 42 minNo pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and…Episode details →

Human Playground An Ancient Ritual

S1 E2 An Ancient RitualSep 30, 2022 · 36 minFrom a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival…Episode details →

Human Playground Rites of Passage

S1 E3 Rites of PassageSep 30, 2022 · 42 minYoung men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.Episode details →

Human Playground In Pursuit of Perfection

S1 E4 In Pursuit of PerfectionSep 30, 2022 · 43 minA surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder…Episode details →

Human Playground God's Playground

S1 E5 God's PlaygroundSep 30, 2022 · 41 minFrom mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a…Episode details →

Human Playground Big Business

S1 E6 Big BusinessSep 30, 2022 · 41 minA popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and…Episode details →