Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators: Season 1

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 28, 2023

Summary: The five-part documentary series directed by Jared Hess and Tony Vainuku about the rise and fall of American Gladiators features interviews with several of the original Gladiators.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

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Liz Shannon Miller

Jun 29, 2023

The personality-forward approach to the storytelling makes every episode exceptionally compelling, humanizing the God-like figures of our childhood. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Jun 29, 2023

It’s five episodes that feel truth-adjacent more than true. If the 30 for 30 film was about a quest for some elusive truth, however far afield it takes you, the Netflix documentary is about embracing the tall tale even if it feels reductive or simplistic. Read full review

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SayreTX

Jul 30, 2023

I grew up watching this show and found this insider's look into the exploits and exploitation that occurred behind the scenes an interesting watch. The Gladiators came from diverse backgrounds and collaborated on something truly new to television competitions, paving the way for the athleticI grew up watching this show and found this insider's look into the exploits and exploitation that occurred behind the scenes an interesting watch. The Gladiators came from diverse backgrounds and collaborated on something truly new to television competitions, paving the way for the athletic entertainment genre to follow through tremendous personal sacrifice.… Expand

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