Series
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Pilot Madness28 Jun 2023 · 36m · ★ 7.0Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
2Let the Games Begin28 Jun 2023 · 46m · ★ 8.0As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.
3A Global Phenomenon28 Jun 2023 · 45m · ★ 7.5Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
4Sex, Drugs & Merchandise28 Jun 2023 · 45m · ★ 7.5Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.
5The Final Legacy28 Jun 2023 · 36m · ★ 7.5Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
Details
- First aired
- 28 Jun 2023
- Last aired
- 28 Jun 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Netflix
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 41 on TMDB
