About Deadliest Catch

"Deadliest Catch" is an American reality television series produced by Original Productions. The series first premiered on April 12, 2004, on the Discovery Channel. The show follows life on "The Bering Sea" where crab fishermen spend fishing seasons on the rough-and-tumble waters off the coast of Alaska. These fishermen battle Arctic weather, brutal waves, and a ticking clock for a chance at big money in this modern-day gold rush.

Making/Production

The production crew of "Deadliest Catch" faces as many dangers as the crew of the fishing boats. They must also tackle unpredictable and perilous sea conditions while filming. The series is shot using cineflex helicopter shots. Carefully edited footage creates a storyline that is of the compelling quality usually reserved for feature films.

Actors and their Roles

• Mike Rowe as Narrator: He brings the story to life with his vibrant and thrilling narration.
• Sig Hansen as Himself: The captain of the Northwestern, Sig plays his role as the veteran fisherman with precision.
• Edgar Hansen as Himself: As the deck boss and younger brother to Sig, Edgar adds a touch of sibling rivalry to the plot.
• Keith Colburn as Himself: Keith, as the captain of Wizard, brings his own unique set of fishing skills to the series.
• Phil Harris as Himself (till season 6): As the captain of Cornelia Marie, Phil was a fan favorite for his charm and wit until his untimely death in 2010.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series Title "Deadliest Catch" represents high sea fishery as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
• Before joining the show, Phil Harris survived nearly twelve sinking ships.
• The on-screen death of Phil Harris was one of the first times reality TV dealt with such a heavy subject matter.

Awards

The series "Deadliest Catch" has been received well by critics and also won multiple awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program in 2014, 2015, and 2017. In total, the series has won 16 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards from 51 nominations.

Quotes

• "Storms are fun - yeah right until they're not." - Sig Hansen
• "Losing sleep is part of the game if you want to win the Bering Sea." - Keith Colburn
• "Alaska's crab fishery - a deadly hunt for a king-sized payday." - Mike Rowe

Music, Soundtrack

• Original Music by Didier Rachou
• The theme music of the series "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
• Various seafaring, tension, and surroundings-based scores are used to enhance the viewing experience.