Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
2023
📺 1 Season
🎬 5 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
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.
Where to Watch (US)
Stream
Netflix
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Seasons
Season 1
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
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Crew
Director
Tony Vainuku, Jared Hess
Producer
Kyle McCutcheon, Peter Sussman, Jared Hess
Network
Netflix
Production
Campfire Studios, Game Seven Media, Nitro Up Media, Tricycle Media
Keywords
behind the scenessteroidsminiseriesmusclemansport competitionfemale athleteamericanatelevision historysports entertainmentathletics