About Deadliest Catch

The American documentary series "Deadliest Catch", debuted in 2005 on the Discovery Channel, has captured audiences with its dramatic portrayal of life aboard crab fishing vessels in the Bering Sea. The show specifically focuses on the inherent danger and stark reality of this type of work, which is considered to be one of the most perilous occupations in the United States.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Original Productions and executive producers Thom Beers, Jeff Conroy, and John Gray, and primarily filmed in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The intense on-board footage is the result of hours spent by camera crews working in the harsh, unpredictable conditions of the Bering Sea.

Actors

• Mike Rowe (Narrator): Rowe's voice sets the tone of the series, bringing the chaotic life of a fisherman to the viewers while offering insightful commentary.
• Sig Hansen (Owner/Captain of the Northwestern): An experienced fisherman, he brings authenticity and expertise to the show.
• Keith Colburn (Owner/Captain of the Wizard): Colburn's dynamic leadership style adds excitement and tension to the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series' title, Deadliest Catch, refers to the high risk of injury or death associated with the profession.
• In 2018, Discovery Channel launched a spin-off series called Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove highlighting the crab fishing industry in Oregon.

Awards

Deadliest Catch has received 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. The series has also been nominated for and won numerous other awards, such as the Producers Guild of America (PGA) award for Best Episodic Television, Non-fiction.

Quotes

• “A little pain never hurt anyone.” - Sig Hansen.
• “I don’t have a problem; I have a fishing problem.” - Keith Colburn.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music of Deadliest Catch, "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi, captures the deadly, adventurous spirit of the series.
• Various background score pieces punctuate the often tense and action-filled scenes on board the vessels.