About Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks is an exciting reality television series documenting the thrilling life of commercial Tuna fishermen based in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Spinning off from the original National Geographic series "Wicked Tuna", the show, which premiered in 2014, continues to pull audiences into the vivid picture of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna fishery, the struggles, the triumphs, and the fierce competition amongst the crews.

Making / Production

Created by National Geographic, the production largely involves shooting in challenging conditions at sea, capturing the essence of commercial fishing that includes dangers like unpredictable weather. The team behind Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks professional deploys cinematographic techniques for real-life situations, ensuring the authentic representation of this unique profession.

Actors

• Dave Marciano as Captain Dave - Marciano brought his vast experience and in-depth knowledge of commercial fishery into defining his role, earning the respect of fans.
• TJ Ott as Captain TJ - Bringing his charisma on board, Captian TJ turned into a fan-favorite with his witty remarks and in-depth fishing knowledge.
• Greg Mayer as Captain Greg - Known for his tactical approach towards fishing, Captain Greg added an element of strategy and thoughtfulness to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is a spin-off from "Wicked Tuna" but set in the waters of the Outer Banks instead of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
• The crews often battle out harsh weather conditions, adding stakes to the already extreme fishing competition.
• The show is considered a perfect portrayal of North Carolina's traditional fishing industry.

Awards

Though the series hasn't yet garnered any major awards, the unique reality fishing drama has repeatedly struck a chord with viewers and critics alike becoming a popular choice for audiences.

Quotes

• "Fishing is a hard life, and harder with bluefin stocks depleting." - Captain Dave Marciano.
• "There's no such word as can't! You just do it!" - Captain TJ Ott.
• "Every moment on this water counts, it’s all about the right decisions." - Captain Greg Mayer.

Music, Soundtrack

• The impactful background score used in the show as a component to enhance the thrilling segments is yet to be released as a separate soundtrack.