The Cage
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The Cage

"Fight for your dreams."

6.7
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

Dreaming of going pro, a young fighter struggles to be seen until an unexpected face-off lands him a shot at the big time — and a ruthless rivalry.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critics generally regard The Cage as a formulaic yet accessible sports drama that delivers solid appeal for mixed martial arts enthusiasts while struggling to transcend standard genre tropes. Many reviewers describe it as a by-the-numbers underdog story reminiscent of classic fight narratives, praising its gritty tone, fast pacing, and authentic approximation of MMA culture.

However, the show receives notable criticism regarding its narrative depth and technical execution. Reviewers frequently cite thin substance, weak subplots, and clunky writing. Because much of the cast consists of real-life fighters rather than experienced actors, several critics point out that dramatic performances can feel stiff or inconsistent.

Despite these shortcomings, reviewers acknowledge that the series retains a baseline level of competence and features enough twists to keep viewers entertained. The overall consensus positions The Cage as an okayish, easy watch that delivers straightforward sports action without breaking new creative ground.

“mostly feels like a by-the-numbers sports drama (with absolutely zero subtext)”

“gritty, nicely paced series with a simple but effective premise to keep it ticking over.”

“for fans of MMA, it’s as close an approximation of the sport as we’re likely to get on TV”

“made with some competence, but it means what it means, and there is no room for imagination.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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UK • CA • US
Netflix
CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

The Cage highlights the physical toll of climbing the ranks in professional fighting. Rather than focusing solely on the ring, the show traces how a single chaotic confrontation creates a trajectory that is as much about psychological endurance as it is about athletic skill. The pacing prioritizes the weight of the sport and the slow process of building a reputation from the ground up.

Melvin Boomer anchors a narrative that remains grounded in the realities of ambition and the consequences of sudden attention. The series maneuvers through the friction between a fighter’s personal goals and the reality of a toxic professional rivalry. By focusing on the intensity of the training and the social cost of the sport, the action serves as a byproduct of a much deeper, more claustrophobic personal conflict.

Production Board

Crew

Assistant Camera
Johanna Joksimovic
Line Producer
Eric Mathis
Director of Photography
Antoine Marteau
Key Hair Stylist
Benjamin Manzambi
Sound Assistant
Florian Barguil
Grip
Mélanie Bordes Octave Maria
Unit Manager
Antoine Boulay
Camera Operator
Pearl Hort Etienne Saldés
Digital Imaging Technician
Audrey Samson
Second Assistant Camera
Iknoyan Anouche
Costume Supervisor
Rossini David
Production Design
Vincent Dizien
Costume Design
Emmanuelle Youchnovski
First Assistant Director
Camille Patrice
Additional Second Assistant Camera
Odeline Reix
Boom Operator
Agathe Michaud
Art Direction
Fanny Payet
Video Assist Operator
Chloé Cayéré
Electrician
Thibault Maillard Nicolas Pautrel Mathilde Schaffer Maelle Le Saux
First Assistant Camera
David Reinhard Cédric Ledonche
Sound Designer
Guillaume D'Ham
Sound Mixer
Alexis Viola
Stunts
Charly Schmitt
Foley Artist
Nicolas Fioraso
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
November 08, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
FR
TMDB Votes
106