Netflix launches Physical 100: Italy reality competition

The Netflix reality competition ‘Physical 100: Italy’ has debuted, bringing the popular South Korean format to an Italian cast of 100 diverse competitors. The participants include Olympic champions, professional athletes, fighters, and television personalities, such as gymnast Jury Chechi and swimmer Federica Pellegrini.

The competition tests strength, endurance, agility, and strategy. In the opening challenge, participants had to remain suspended over a pool while holding a structure, resulting in the elimination of 20 contestants. The series follows an eight-episode structure, with the first three episodes released on September 11. Subsequent episodes are scheduled for release throughout September, leading to a final episode on October 2.