Lots of cameras are lost or destroyed while making Deadliest Catch

The ‘Deadliest Catch’ crew gets amazing shots through years of experience, but it involves waiting around a lot. They end up with 30,000 hours of footage per season, which is a lot for the editors. Camera crews use over a dozen cameras per season due to saltwater, mist, and wind damaging them.

Even the producers have faced their share of legal issues

In 2010, a producer of ‘Deadliest Catch,’ Matthew Schneider, faced charges of using and selling drugs. He was arrested for selling narcotics to an undercover officer and using drugs in front of them. 18 people associated with the show were allegedly arrested in a narcotics trafficking bust.

The show has reeled in the awards

When ‘Deadliest Catch’ first aired, nobody knew if it would succeed. However, it quickly became a hit. Since its debut in 2005, the show has received over 50 Emmy nominations and has won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Reality Program and Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming.

Love them or hate them, the camera crew don’t go anywhere

Spending weeks on a boat with the same people can be tough. ‘Deadliest Catch’ crews not only deal with that but also the camera team. The crab season is long, and conflicts can arise. Captain Bill Wichrowski said it’s essential to get along because they spend more time with these people than their families. Friendships on the ship either work out or don’t.

Trouble for Blake Painter continued after leaving the show

Blake Painter, a ‘Deadliest Catch’ fisherman from seasons two and three, disliked his portrayal on the show and quit. Tragically, a decade later, he was found dead. His death, seemingly not suspicious, raised questions about the prescription medication found near him.

Deadliest Catch will always have a villain in the show

In ‘Deadliest Catch,’ the show often portrays a good-versus-bad narrative by casting certain crew members as villains. While real life has its share of villains, the producers actively seek candidates for this role to shape the show’s storyline. At times, the cast’s actions naturally contribute to this dynamic, with different cast members taking turns as the show’s “villains.”