Bering Sea Gold (2012)

About Bering Sea Gold

Bering Sea Gold is an American reality television series which debuted on Discovery Channel in 2012. The show follows a group of dredge ships in Nome, Alaska, USA, and their quest to mine gold from the bottom of the frozen Bering Sea. The characters dig through the ice of the Bering Sea amidst extreme winter temperatures to fulfill their ambition of amassing gold. The series showcases not just the dangerous job of extracting gold but also the camaraderie and sometimes the intense rivalry among the various crews.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Original Productions which is known for creating high-quality reality TV content. They have managed to capture the hard, dangerous, and often unpredictable life of the miners. Through heavy filming equipment both above and below water, the production team successfully manages to deliver the raw and intense emotion of the job.

Actors

• Shawn Pomrenke - Known as Mr. Gold, Shawn is both the owner of the largest dredge and the most driven of all the miners. His dedication to his job comes across well in his performance.
• Emily Riedel - Emily is the aspiring opera singer turned gold miner. Despite the various challenges, she is committed to prove herself in this male-dominant industry.
• Vernon Adkison - Captain and owner of The Wild Ranger, Vernon brings his fair share of drama to the series, with his unpredictable behavior and wild work ethic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's reception from Nome locals have been widely varied, with some appreciating its entertainment value, while others feeling it misrepresents their town and lifestyle.
• Bering Sea Gold is filmed in and around Nome, Alaska, where miners dredge the bottom of the Bering Sea looking to strike it rich.
• Despite the freezing temperatures, dangerous diving, and potential health problems, the allure of gold continues to lure in a wide variety of people to Nome every year.

Music, Soundtrack

• The energetic and intense soundtrack helps to keep the audience engaged in the show. The music of the series has been composed by Didier Rachou, who has expertly set the mood and tone of every scene.