Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2022)

Cast

Idris Elba as Host
Idris Elba

as Host

Episodes

Breaking the Pain Barrier poster

Breaking the Pain Barrier 10.0

September 30, 2022

No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the bri…

An Ancient Ritual poster

An Ancient Ritual 0.0

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…

Rites of Passage poster

Rites of Passage 0.0

September 30, 2022

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

In Pursuit of Perfection poster

In Pursuit of Perfection 6.0

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 wheelchai…

God's Playground poster

God's Playground 0.0

September 30, 2022

From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those s…

Big Business poster

Big Business 0.0

September 30, 2022

A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in million…