Human Playground

Season 1

2022 · 6 episodes · 4h 5m in all · 8.0/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Breaking the Pain Barrier

   30 Sept 2022 · 42 min · 10.0/10

   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.

2. 

   2. An Ancient Ritual

   30 Sept 2022 · 36 min

   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.

3. 

   3. Rites of Passage

   30 Sept 2022 · 42 min

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

4. 

   4. In Pursuit of Perfection

   30 Sept 2022 · 43 min · 6.0/10

   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.

5. 

   5. God's Playground

   30 Sept 2022 · 41 min

   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.

6. 

   6. Big Business

   30 Sept 2022 · 41 min

   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.