Human Playground: Season 1

TV-MA

2022

73%
6 episodes
Documentary
Netflix Original

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

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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Where to watch Human Playground: Season 1

Human Playground: Season 1 is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Netflix.

Human Playground: Season 1 episodes

Breaking the Pain Barrier

No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting,... More a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.

An Ancient Ritual

From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition,... More tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory.

Rites of Passage

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

In Pursuit of Perfection

A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A... More diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.

God's Playground

From mountaineering in the face of death to a game... More for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.

Big Business

A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for... More many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.