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S01 Episode 1
Breaking the Pain Barrier
A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race, and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.
42 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022
S01 Episode 2
An Ancient Ritual
From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fuelled by needs for food, survival and glory.
36 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022
S01 Episode 3
Rites of Passage
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
41 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022
S01 Episode 4
In Pursuit of Perfection
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.
42 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022
S01 Episode 5
God's Playground
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.
41 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022
S01 Episode 6
Big Business
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.
41 mins · Fri, 30 Sep 2022