The untold struggles of esports champions

Being the best isn't easy, and even the strongest competitors need help. Cultivation chronicles the stories of esports stars who take on challenges that often go beyond the games they play.

Season 1

The Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure

Cultivation S1E1
Darryl 'Snake Eyez' Lewis talks about growing up, winning tournaments, and his favourite game character.
7 min
Tests, allies and rivals

Tests, allies and rivals

Cultivation S1E2
Learn how much knowledge and preparation goes into a game of Street Fighter as Snake Eyez continues his quest.
8 min
Crossing the threshold

Crossing the threshold

Cultivation S1E3
Snake Eyez finally arrives in the land of Street Fighter: Japan.
8 min
The search for balance

The search for balance

Cultivation S1E4
During his training in Japan, Snake Eyez takes a hard loss to a player called AiAi.
8 min
The road back

The road back

Cultivation S1E5
Snake Eyez is back home in Los Angeles. Now it's time to see the fruits of his labour at the 2015 Capcom Cup.
9 min
Ordeal, death and rebirth?

Ordeal, death and rebirth?

Cultivation S1E6
Snake Eyez looks back at the Capcom Cup and to the future, with Street Fighter V close to release.
10 min

Extras

Cultivation: Season 2

Cultivation: Season 2

Teaser – full season available now
An international esports athlete’s career is at stake after a rejected visa prevents him from competing.
1 min

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Cultivation S1E2
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Skin in the game

Skin in the game

On Track S4E3
Pro racers are fully committed to competition, but injury and equipment failure can derail anyone's dreams.
11 min
Building blocks

Building blocks

Game to Glory S1E2
Sebastian Job knows that to be the best in sim racing, you've got to be in peak physical shape.
8 min
Time waits for no one

Time waits for no one

Fast Life S1E1
As the UCI DH MTB World Cup season approaches, the time for talk is over. Riding fast is all that matters now.
10 min
Backcountry Preparedness

Backcountry Preparedness

The Book of John J S1 E1: BTS
Getting the best lines in the backcountry takes hard work, preparation, and safety training.
2 min
Moscow (ES)

Moscow (ES)

Part of the Game S1 E4
After losing official accreditation twice, Russia’s gaming professionals are looking to rebuild their superpower and compete to become top of their game.
5 min
End game

End game

All In S2E5
Kanoa Igarashi competes against one of his best friends while Stephanie Gilmore contemplates the off-season.
24 min
Paris

Paris

Part of the Game S2E2
Get to know the top warriors of the gaming culture in Paris, France.
8 min
Underdogs and overdogs

Underdogs and overdogs

Fast Life S5E1
MTB riders Kate Courtney and Loïc Bruni recall the highs and lows of their mountain biking careers.
13 min

Stories