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Season 1 – Battlefish

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The commercial fishing industry is a competitive one, as seen on various TV shows that document the crews' battles against nature and one another. With "Battlefish," the focus is on landing lucrative albacore tuna in waters off the Oregon coast. Crews aboard vessels that include the Judy S and Oppor-Tuna-Ty have to deal with injuries, family issues and the weather while trying to tame the seas as they work to land the biggest albacore hauls they can get before the season ends.
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Robert H. @Rwhobbs198 6d Battlefish is honestly not quite what the title makes it sound like. Rather than some over-the-top ocean warfare series, it’s really about commercial fishing crews competing in the same waters for albacore tuna. In that sense, it follows a formula similar to other reality docuseries built around dangerous jobs and high-pressure environments. That said, it’s surprisingly entertaining. The personalities of the captains and crews, combined with the constant pressure to land fish and stay profitable, create plenty of drama. The season also features major shakeups, firings, and leadership changes that keep things moving and give the series real tension. While it may not reinvent the genre, it does a solid job keeping viewers invested in both the fishing and the people behind it. Overall, an enjoyable watch that I’d definitely come back for if a second season gets released. See more Read all reviews
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Justin Bradbury

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William Harper

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Bill Rehmke

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Karl Travenshek

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2018 The Battle Begins The albacore tuna fishing season kicks off with high hopes for some hefty hauls; greenhorn Andre of the Judy S struggles. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2018 The Eclipse Everyone wonders how the solar eclipse will affect conditions; the Intrepid makes its first foray of the season; Andre's attitude becomes a problem. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 2018 Fisherman's Code Malissa joins the Judy S as a deckhand to prove that she can "do the job better than a guy can"; Oppor-Tuna-Ty's Aaron mourns the loss of his daughter. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 21, 2018 Battle Cry To add to an already difficult season, the Intrepid's engine dies; captain of the Ashley Nicole Justin returns home for the birth of his second son. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 21, 2018 Storm Front With red skies in the morning, sailors take warning; a storm is on the horizon, but the fleet still has to take advantage of what remains of the season. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 21, 2018 Final Battle Hopes for one last big haul remain; the Oppor-Tuna-Ty's Aaron speaks for everyone when he says this was his most challenging season yet. Details
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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality, Adventure, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2018