Human Playground
TV-MA
6.9
2022
Documentary
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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- Cast：
- Idris Elba
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EP1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier
September. 30,2022
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.
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EP2 - An Ancient Ritual
September. 30,2022
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.
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EP3 - Rites of Passage
September. 30,2022
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
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EP4 - In Pursuit of Perfection
September. 30,2022
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.
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EP5 - God's Playground
September. 30,2022
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.
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