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20091440 minPG-13documentary

0.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Deadliest Warrior

20091440 minPG-13documentary

0.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Warriors from various historical periods and modern times are analyzed and tested in simulated battles to determine the deadliest among them.

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Warriors from various historical periods and modern times are analyzed and tested in simulated battles to determine the deadliest among them.

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Warriors from history and modern times face off in a series of tests designed to determine the deadliest among them. Each episode of Deadliest Warrior features dramatizations of battles, using data on weapons and combat techniques. The program aired for three seasons, combining historical analysis with simulated confrontations. Produced in the United Kingdom and the United States, it presents a unique blend of entertainment and education about warfare and its evolution.

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Why Watch

See warriors from history battle in simulated tests.
Find out which warrior is deemed the deadliest.
Meet unique fighters from various cultures.

Did You Know

Deadliest Warrior aired for three seasons starting in 2009.
The total duration of the series is 1440 minutes.
The show was produced in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

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History buffsMartial arts enthusiastsWeaponry aficionados

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What year did Deadliest Warrior first air?

Deadliest Warrior first aired in 2009.

How many seasons did Deadliest Warrior run?

Deadliest Warrior ran for three seasons.

What countries produced Deadliest Warrior?

Deadliest Warrior was produced in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

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