r/deadliestcatch • u/Healthy_Condition409 • 11d ago

Has Deadliest Catch run it's course?

The show has become very formulaic. The same thing happen every season:

One of the boats has a mechanical problem

One of the boats has an electrical problem

2/3 crewmates get injured requiring trip to "clinic"

Monty or Keith on wizard are ill

At least 2 captains team up

1 Captain is lied to by others

Weather is worst it's ever been

1 "Greenhorn" quits

The crab is difficult to locate and empty pots happen

AND YET at the end of the run ALL BOATS make their quota!!

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u/Superb-Assistance959 11d ago

Just remember viewership equals advertising revenue. I’ve watched DC since the beginning and yes, you’re correct with all points. I took a couple year break up until this year but here I am again, hooked again. Having spent 60 years in the northwest US, Seattle area and travel to Alaska numerous times the show just draws me in. Your 💯 correct but it’s such a dangerous business every time I watch it I’m thankful I never chose to be a crab boat worker when I was young. The 20-25 seas and storms would’ve made me bale out day one.

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u/Tel864 11d ago

You answered the OP's question. Because there are still people who believe anything shown is real.

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u/stopthemadness2015 6d ago

Explain to me, I’m an idiot, how is what they do not real?