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Human Playground Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022 - 2022
Episode 1
Breaking the Pain Barrier
Fri, Sep 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
Episode 2
An Ancient Ritual
Fri, Sep 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
Episode 3
Rites of Passage
Fri, Sep 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.
Episode 4
In Pursuit of Perfection
Fri, Sep 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.
Episode 5
God's Playground
Fri, Sep 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.
Episode 6
Big Business
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
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.
