National Geographic Announces End of ‘Wicked Tuna,’ Reality Series Canceled After 13 Seasons
Wicked Tuna has come to an finish on National Geographic!
The actuality collection ran for 13 seasons on the community, documenting a bunch of fishermen in Gloucester, Mass., and it’s surrounding waters.
Wicked Tuna first premiered in April 2012 and aired over 200 episodes, even spawning an eight season spinoff, Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks.
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“After thirteen seasons on the high seas and more than 200 incredible episodes, the long-running series ‘Wicked Tuna’ has concluded its run on National Geographic,” NatGeo shared in an announcement, by way of Variety, who broke the information. “The series celebrated one of America’s oldest industries since first premiering on National Geographic in 2012 and made internationally recognizable stars out of the intrepid commercial fishermen who brave the unrelenting North Atlantic waters to catch the elusive bluefin tuna. As we reflect on 13 great seasons and 200+ episodes, our appreciation for our production partners at Pilgrim Media Group, our cast and crew, the Gloucester community and the show’s dedicated fans is hard to put into words. It has been an incredible journey together and there are only two words that seem to fit the moment: Thank You.”
Here’s a collection synopsis: From the beginning, Wicked Tuna got down to doc the ability and coordination it takes to wrestle an enormous bluefin tuna utilizing the centuries-old technique of rod-and-reel fishing. The gripping motion and human perseverance has drawn hundreds of thousands of loyal viewers across the globe who tune in to observe the excessive drama and the banter between the captains and crew– generally playful, generally heated – because the Gloucester fishermen vie to outdo one another each week within the hopes of taking dwelling probably the most profitable catch and ending the season because the top-earning boat within the fleet.
The cancelation of Wicked Tuna comes after it was revealed Disney was shedding extra staff, and National Geographic was hit with about 60 workers being let go.
