Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

2023 6.8 (0.1k)

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.

Actors

Genres

Drama,

Streaming On

 

Countries (outside of the AU)

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

English, German, Polish, Spanish

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Italian, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Seasons

Season 1

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.

Episodes

Pilot Madness - 2023

Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
- June 28, 2023, 4 a.m.

Let the Games Begin - 2023

As 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.
- June 28, 2023, 4 a.m.

A Global Phenomenon - 2023

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
- June 28, 2023, 4 a.m.

Sex, Drugs & Merchandise - 2023

Their 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.
- June 28, 2023, 4 a.m.

The Final Legacy - 2023

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
- June 28, 2023, 4 a.m.