Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
2023 – 2023
Premiered: Wed, Jun 28, 2023
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-22
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Vainuku, Jared Hess
Mark Orton, John Hancock
Corey C. Waters, Jeff Powers
Tanner Christensen, Natalie De Diego, Greg Stees
JP Quicquaro, Kyle McCutcheon, Danny Lee Clark, Peter Sussman, Chris Koras
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Orton
Original Music Composer
John Hancock
Original Music Composer
Tanner Christensen
Editor
Natalie De Diego
Editor
Greg Stees
Editor
Corey C. Waters
Director of Photography
Jeff Powers
Director of Photography
JP Quicquaro
Producer
Tony Vainuku
Director
Jared Hess
Director
Danica Vallone
Production Design
Brianna Ingemi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators about?
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.
How many seasons does Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators have?
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators?
Key cast members in Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators include Not specified.
Who created or directed Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators?
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators was developed and directed by Tony Vainuku, Jared Hess.