Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Tony Vainuku, Jared Hess
Producer: JP Quicquaro
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot Madness
2023-06-28Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
Runtime: 36 minEpisode 2: Let the Games Begin
2023-06-28As 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.
Runtime: 46 minEpisode 3: A Global Phenomenon
2023-06-28Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
2023-06-28Their 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.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: The Final Legacy
2023-06-28Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
Runtime: 36 minVideos
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