Wicked Tuna has come to an end on National Geographic! The reality series ran for 13 seasons on the network, documenting a group 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 a statement, via Variety , who broke the news. “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 series synopsis: From the start, Wicked Tuna set out to document the skill and coordination it takes to wrestle a giant bluefin tuna using the centuries-old method of rod-and-reel fishing. The gripping action and human perseverance has drawn millions of loyal viewers around the globe who tune in to watch the high drama and the banter between the captains and crew– sometimes playful, sometimes heated – as the Gloucester fishermen vie to outdo each other each and every week in the hopes of taking home the most lucrative catch and ending the season as the top-earning boat in the fleet.
The cancelation of Wicked Tuna comes after it was revealed Disney was laying off more workers, and National Geographic was hit with about 60 employees being let go..
