Deadliest Catch
- Network: Discovery Channel
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Action-packed reality show OK for older tweens and up.
- Network: Discovery Channel
- Genre: Reality TV
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that while this reality series about fishermen on the Bering Sea is educational, there are suspenseful and somewhat scary moments that might frighten younger viewers. The salty seamen are a good-natured, hardworking bunch.
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What's the story?
In the Discovery Channel's reality show/documentary DEADLIEST CATCH, viewers hop aboard several fishing boats as seasoned seamen struggle to make a living hauling fish during King crab season off the coast of Alaska. The captains and crew of five fishing boats are the series' stars. Viewers see -- in excruciating detail -- the risks and rewards involved in crab fishing. For just a few months' work, a successful fisherman can earn enough to support his family all year. But that means braving freezing waters, enormous waves, and bone-chilling temperatures while battling Mother Nature -- and other boats -- to haul the best catch in the least amount of time.
Is it any good?
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Viewers will get a kick out of watching the fishermen -- many are father/son teams -- navigate the rough seas in search of the crabs. The majority of the men have an intense work ethic and are very dedicated to their craft, a lesson kids can learn from. In their downtime, they horse around on deck, which is sure to draw laughs. Yet there are dramatic moments as well. In one episode, a seaman, fed up with the difficult days spent aboard ship, threatened to jump overboard; meanwhile, one of his colleagues, in an attempt to relieve his stress, flew through the air on a rope and injured himself as he crashed against the side of the boat.
Families can talk about...
Families can talk about what it would be like to be part of the show's crew. Does any part of the fishermen's job/life appeal to you? Why or why not? Are the risks worth it?
How do you develop a good work ethic? Why is it important to finish a job you've committed to?
TV details
| Cast: | Edgar Hansen, Mike Rowe, Phil Harris |
| Network: | Discovery Channel |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Available on: | DVD |
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a Great, action-packed show filled to the brim with suspense!
Deadliest Catch is a show that we found one night on Discovery Channel. We were flicking through channels when my dad spotted it. He selected it and we sat down to watch. We really like it now. We try to watch every new episode. In fact, I'm watching it right now! There is some swearing, but all the really bad stuff is bleeped out. They play some pracitcal jokes, too. It's really funny. This is a great show for 9 year olds, too, if they're with their parents.
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Great Show
The show is great I give all the guys credit, Hope they make new episodes
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I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!
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