Idris Elba
Self - Host
Human Playground (2022)
Season 1
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Released Sept. 30, 2022
Episode 40 min
17+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.play, mdblist.netflix-original, imdb.social-documentary
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Totem Media, Scenery
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Indonesian,
French
10.0
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
6.0
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
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.
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
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40 min/ep
245 min
Sept. 30, 2022
Sept. 30, 2022, midnight
Returning Series
TV-MA / 17+
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