Human Playground (2022)

Name: Human Playground
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Idris Elba

Documentary

Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (958 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: NL
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Idris Elba Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

6.95 avg 6 episodes 6.9 → 6.6

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Breaking the Pain Barrier	6.9	74
2	An Ancient Ritual	7.1	58
3	Rites of Passage	7.1	50
4	In Pursuit of Perfection	7.2	45
5	God's Playground	6.8	38
6	Big Business	6.6	39