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All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Breaking the Pain Barrier

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

    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.

  • S01E02 An Ancient Ritual

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

    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.

  • S01E03 Rites of Passage

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

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

  • S01E04 In Pursuit of Perfection

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

    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.

  • S01E05 God's Playground

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

    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.

  • S01E06 Big Business

    • September 30, 2022
    • Netflix

    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.