Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2023-06-28
Last Air Date: 2023-06-28
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 5
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Danny Lee Clark as Nitro
- Michael M. Horton as Gemini
- Lori Fetrick as Ice
- Sha-Ri Pendleton as Blaze
- Jim Starr as Laser
- Raye Hollitt as Zap
- Steve Henneberry as Tower
- Shirley Eson as Sky
- Deron McBee as Malibu
Seasons
Limited Series (2023)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Pilot Madness
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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Ep. 2: Let the Games Begin
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.
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Ep. 3: A Global Phenomenon
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
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Ep. 4: Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
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.
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Ep. 5: The Final Legacy
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
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