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Human Playground(TV show/series, 2022-)

TV-MA
| 41min per episode | Genre: Documentary

Documentation in 1 season with 6 episodes

Human PlaygroundRating: 3.6/5 (with 5 votes)
Human Playground is a Netflix original docuseries created by Hannelore Vandenbussche and narrated by Idris Elba. It explores several different unique and extreme sports "played" by different cultures around the world. It was released on September 30, 2022. ()
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Where to watch Human Playground (streaming/download)?

"Human Playground" is currently available on 1 providers. Human Playground can be streamed on Netflix as part of a subscription.

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Genres: Sports \x26 Fitness
Keywords: Inspiring
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About Human Playground

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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Trailer for Human Playground + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Human Playground | Official Trailer | Netflix(Trailer, 1:45)

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Human Playground Seasons and Episodes

09/30/2022Season 1 - 6 episodes
#1 | 09/30/2022Breaking the Pain Barrier
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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 | 09/30/2022An 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.
#3 | 09/30/2022Rites 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.
#4 | 09/30/2022In Pursuit of Perfection
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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 | 09/30/2022God'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.
#6 | 09/30/2022Big 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.

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN), French (FR), Indonesian (ID)
Translated into 12 languages: Czech (CS), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Portuguese (PT), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 09/30/2022
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"人类的竞技场"
"휴먼 플레이그라운드"
"人间游乐场"
Keywords: play, sport

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:58152, Added: 02/13/2023, Last updated: 04/12/2024