{"id":528308,"date":"2023-08-09T22:48:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-home-game-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T01:40:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T07:40:17","slug":"shows-like-home-game-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-home-game-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Home Game (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This docuseries profiles unique and dangerous traditional sports from around the world, as well as the communities and cultures where they thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Sport<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mark Strong, Riccardo Lo Bue, April Ritzenthaler, Maria Noella Zosa
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1 season, 8 episodes, 36-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Home Game (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We Are the Champions (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1524 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Explore an array of unique competitions, from the quirky to the bizarre, and meet their passionate communities in this docuseries.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Rainn Wilson, Florence Early, Chris Anderson, Kacie Anderson
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1 season, 6 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Playbook (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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The Playbook profiles legendary coaches as they share the rules they live by to achieve success in sports and in life.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jos\u00e9 Mourinho, Glenn ‘Doc’ Rivers, Dawn Staley, Patrick Mouratoglou
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Losers (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1877 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In a “winning is everything” society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Harold Perrineau, Mickey Rourke, Ron Shelton, Michael Bentt
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1 season, 8 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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World’s Most Wanted (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2728 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Heinous criminals have avoided capture despite massive rewards and global investigations. This docuseries profiles five of the world’s most wanted.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jennifer Julian, Thomas Fuentes, David Lorino, Jamie Pyatt
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History 101 (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4595 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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It is a new type of history show for a new type of audience: Big History delivered in an unadulterated hit of premium archive and jaw-dropping infographics.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, History<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Frankie Corzo, Natalie Silverman
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1 season, 10 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Street Food: Latin America (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1480 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The newest installment will travel to six countries in Latin America and explore the vibrant street food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Adin Rudd, Marsia Taha
Creators:<\/strong> David Gelb, Brian McGinn
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of television, where reality shows and documentaries vie for viewers’ attention, “Home Game” emerges as a standout series that delves into the world of unique and traditional sports across the globe. Released in 2020, this docuseries takes viewers on a journey to the heart of various local sports, offering a glimpse into cultures that are as diverse as the games themselves. From the perilous and ancient game of Calcio Storico in Italy to the adrenaline-pumping Roller Derby in the United States, “Home Game” covers a wide array of sports, some of which have been around for centuries, while others are modern inventions.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Home Game” isn’t just about sports. It’s about the people who play them, the communities that cherish them, and the traditions that sustain them. Each episode focuses on a different sport, providing not only the rules and the play-by-play but also diving deep into the cultural, social, and historical contexts that make these games so much more than a pastime.<\/p>\n

Why It Stands Out<\/h2>\n

In a sea of reality TV shows and sports documentaries, “Home Game” sets itself apart for several reasons:<\/p>\n