Deadliest Catch (1 Viewer)

[Combat]

This show kind of grew on me, but this doesn't sound like good news:

Three ship captains from Discovery's reality series "Deadliest Catch" have quit, the Hollywood Reporter reports.

After being sued by Discovery for not working on a planned spin-off, Capts. Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand said bye-bye to the network. They were joined by Capt. Sig Hansen.

"We have been through a lot over the past year and unfortunately given the current situation with Discovery we are unable to continue participating in 'Deadliest Catch,'" the fishermen said in a joint written statement. "It has been a fantastic ride, and we wish the best to all of the amazing and supportive 'Catch' fans we have met over the years."

The Hillstrands are being sued for $3 million by the cable network, which claims they scuttled the spin-off "Hillstranded" by failing to finish the series.

The Hillstrands' lawyer said the lawsuit could force them to sell their boats and fire their crews.

Hansen joined the walk-out, saying, "I want people to know the captains stand together, and me and my brothers support them 100 percent."

 

[ImRader]

Tahts too bad....... i could have watched that show for hours straight and not get bored

Dave

 

[nmrocks]

I was wondering how all the cash these guys were making would effect things. I would be very suprised if most the captians were not very rich men by now and many of the deck people as well.
Phils death was a real game changer though, I'm sure many of these guys re evaluated after that and priorities change.

 

[Leadmen]

This is one series I am addicted to watching. I hope they can settle their differences and continue with the series. I miss Captain Phil and that might have had a impact on the other Captains. Last season it seemed like the Hillstrand brothers were planning to retire.