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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Name: Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-06-28
Duration: 45 min

2023 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · Canada

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.

7.1(52 reviews)

3.4439% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jun 28, 2023
Last air date: Jun 28, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: Canada, United States of America
Network / platform: Netflix
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Campfire Studios, Game Seven Media, Nitro Up Media, Tricycle Media

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Keywords

behind the scenessteroidsminiseriesmusclemansport competitionfemale athleteamericanatelevision historyathletics1990sprofessional athletereality tv

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Reviews & ratings

7.1

52 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful