Battlefish is an American reality television show that follows the pursuits of several fishing boats as they search the Pacific Ocean for albacore tuna.[1] The eight-episode first season debuted on Netflix on September 21, 2018.[2][3] The show is produced by Pilgrim Media Group.[4]
| Battlefish | |
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| Genre | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Cinematography | Kendall Whelpton |
| Running time | 38–46 minutes |
| Production company | Pilgrim Media Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | September 21, 2018 |
The series documents five fishing crews along the coasts of Washington and Oregon during the 2017 fishing season.[1]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "The Battle Begins" | September 21, 2018 | |
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The albacore tuna fishing season kicks off with high hopes for some hefty hauls. Greenhorn Andre of the Judy S struggles. | |||
| 2 | "The Eclipse" | September 21, 2018 | |
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Everyone wonders how the solar eclipse will affect conditions. The Intrepid makes its first foray of the season. Andre's attitude becomes a problem. | |||
| 3 | "Fisherman's Code" | September 21, 2018 | |
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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. | |||
| 4 | "Into the Deep End" | September 21, 2018 | |
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There's only a month and a half left in the season. The Intrepid crew discovers a hole in the boat and the TNT deals with a broken freezer. | |||
| 5 | "Battle Cry" | September 21, 2018 | |
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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. | |||
| 6 | "The 24 Hour War" | September 21, 2018 | |
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Captain Jake is unsure about the Intrepid's new deckhand. Meanwhile on the Judy S, Malissa sustains a painful injury but it doesn’t slow her down. | |||
| 7 | "Storm Front" | September 21, 2018 | |
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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. | |||
| 8 | "Final Battle" | September 21, 2018 | |
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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. | |||
References
edit- ^ a b Whittaker, Luke (26 September 2018). "In 'Battlefish,' blood, guts and albacore". The Daily Astorian. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ Voorhis, Genevieve Van (21 September 2018). "Here's How Netflix Will Decide To Bring 'Battlefish' Back For A Second Season". Bustle. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Battlefish', Netflix's Fishing Reality Series". Decider. 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ "Netflix's 'Battlefish' follows the adventures of tuna fishing boats off the Washington-Oregon border". The Seattle Times. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
External links
edit- Battlefish on Netflix
- Battlefish at IMDb
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