One thing I like to do on long-haul flights—like our recent return journey from Buenos Aires to London—is try and watch something I never would otherwise.
I figure that being stuck in a metal tube traveling over an ocean is a good time to try new content when the opportunity cost of doing so is lower. It’s how I first discovered ‘3 Idiots’, one of my favourite films of all time.
A friend recommended ‘Physical: 100’ on Netflix. It’s basically the real life version of Squid Game, minus the violence and death!
It’s a South Korean game show where 100 of the best athletes from a range of disciplines compete in a variety of physical challenges, knocking each other out over 5 gruelling “quests” until 1 person is crowned victor and walks away with >200,000 USD.
There are Olympic gold medal winners, strong men competitors, army reserves, bodybuilders, CrossFit athletes, martial artists, and more, all vying for the title of best all-round athlete.
It’s spectacular viewing. The competition is fierce, but also respectful. The underlying foundation of sportsmanship and team work throughout the show makes it wholesome despite the immense stress placed on the competitors’ bodies (I expected tempers!).
I found myself quickly picking my favourites and cheering for them throughout the series. I also hardly slept a wink on the flight because I needed to know what happened next, and that’s saying something, because I can’t remember the last time I binge watched something in one go!
Anyway, enough spluttering. For those who like physical competition, sports, and team work, Physical: 100 may be up your alley!