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All Episodes of Human Playground

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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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Season 1

7.2/1045 votes
In Pursuit of Perfection
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2022
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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7.1/1049 votes
Rites of Passage
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2022
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
Director: Unknown
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7.0/1057 votes
An Ancient Ritual
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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6.9/1074 votes
Breaking the Pain Barrier
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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6.8/1037 votes
God's Playground
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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6.6/1038 votes
Big Business
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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