‘Fake’ Deadliest Catch drama gets too much for fans who want new crab fishing show
Deadliest Catch follows Bering Sea fishermen as they face the dangerous job of crabbing. Even though there’s hundreds of thousands at risk on each journey, fans reckon the Discovery drama is fake.
From Captain Keith’s ‘anger’ to comparisons of the old Deadliest Catch episodes, viewers are not happy about the fake drama on recent seasons. Many now say they want to see “real crab fishing”.
Deadliest Catch drama hailed ‘fake’
Deadliest Catch has seen the cast – especially captains from different boats – go head-to-head on the Discovery Channel show. Recently, Jake Anderson and Sig Hansen argued over him hauling Jake’s gear.
However, fans just want to see the actual crabbing happen, rather than the drama. One fan wrote on a Reddit thread, “Now it’s scripted to be just reality TV and not even good because it’s so obvious.”
An idea for old captains who are done with the Discovery storylines to only film fishing, and leave out the “fake manufactured drama,” has now been delivered. However, 20 seasons says some fans enjoy feuds!
Show scenes filmed in different months
Controversial “filler shots” are reportedly created in order to put together a package for TV viewers. But, per Grunge, an incident on the Wizard reportedly had some scenes filmed in different months.
They then put together for TV, but it wasn’t actually true to the timeline of events at sea. John Ford, Discovery president, made an official statement about the scene.
He explained how there’s reason for any extra bits filmed for the show, such as for “technical reasons”. If a shot is filmed and it’s “out of shot” it would have to be re-filmed at another time.
Pick up shots don’t mean the scenes or stories are false as such, as the president added: “Nothing needs to be made up.” Although the show isn’t scripted, it’s supposed to be entertaining!
Viewers call for new crabbing show
With a guess ratings would be higher, a new idea of a Deadliest Catch spin-off is being discussed on social media. It involves keeping the show’s 1-hour format with 24 episodes per season.
A long-time viewer posed to show “accurate crab counts without fakely pitting the captains against each other,” adding, “It would be a smash hit and everyone would actually watch it instead of fake storylines.”
However, not everybody is on board. A fan said, “It wouldn’t work. It’d be interesting for sure. Maybe for a season. Then halfway through the second season everyone would realize it’s basically the first season.”
Some fans of “Deadliest Catch” have expressed frustration with what they perceive as staged or overly dramatized scenes on the show. This sentiment has led to a desire for a new crab fishing show that focuses more on the authentic and raw experiences of the fishermen, without the added drama for television.
Several factors contribute to these concerns:
- Scripted Elements: Some viewers believe that certain interactions and conflicts between crew members are scripted or exaggerated to create more compelling television.
- Focus on Personal Drama: The show sometimes emphasizes the personal lives and conflicts of the crew members, which can detract from the actual fishing and working aspects that many fans are interested in.
- Repetitive Storylines: Long-time viewers might feel that the show recycles storylines or manufactures tension to maintain viewer interest, leading to a loss of the show’s original appeal.
- Editing and Production Choices: The way the show is edited and produced can sometimes give the impression that events are manipulated to create a particular narrative or to heighten drama.
Fans advocating for a new crab fishing show are likely looking for a program that prioritizes the genuine, day-to-day challenges and triumphs of crab fishing in the Bering Sea, with minimal interference from production teams. They want to see the hard work, skill, and danger that are inherent to the profession, presented in a more documentary-style format.
The success of “Deadliest Catch” has shown there is a strong audience for this type of content, so there is potential for a new show that meets these demands. Such a show could focus on different fleets, new fishing grounds, or other aspects of the fishing industry to provide fresh and engaging content
