Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators(2023)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2023-06-28
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 7.2
Votes: 38
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
Keywords
behind the scenessteroidsminiseriesmusclemansport competitionfemale athleteamericanatelevision historysports entertainmentathletics1990sprofessional athletereality tv
Available on
Streaming
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsSeasons & Episodes
Limited Series
Episodes: 5E01
Pilot Madness
Air Date: 2023-06-28
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "c...
E02
Let the Games Begin
Air Date: 2023-06-28
As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is...
E03
A Global Phenomenon
Air Date: 2023-06-28
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little...
E04
Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
Air Date: 2023-06-28
Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members mee...
E05
The Final Legacy
Air Date: 2023-06-28
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little...
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