Rogers Sports & Media today announces the greenlight of Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge, a bold new Canadian iteration of the legendary Deadliest Catch brand from Warner Brothers Discovery. The new Canadian original series is slated to premiere in Winter 2027 on Discovery in Canada. Produced by Attraction and Fremantle's Original Productions, in association with Discovery US, Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge consists of eight 60-minute episodes, with production currently underway in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the North Atlantic.
Expanding the Iconic Brand to Canada
Deadliest Catch has revolutionized television with best-in-class cinematography, visceral storytelling, and unforgettable characters at sea. Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge carries that legacy north, following a new fleet of captains and plunging viewers into one of the most dangerous fisheries on the planet: the frozen North Atlantic. This additional chapter in the Deadliest Catch series introduces a new cast of captains, offering fresh perspectives and untold stories in an exploration of this resilient fishing community as they navigate challenges in one of the most unforgiving environments.
The Billion-Dollar Bounty
Under the icy surface of the North Atlantic lies the largest crab biomass in the world, and everyone wants their share of the billion-dollar bounty. For generations, Newfoundlanders and Nova Scotians have built this fishery one crab at a time, forging one of the largest and most lucrative catches in the world. With smaller boats and towering waves, it is a high-stakes gamble.
Powerhouse Series in Canada
With a passionate fanbase built over two decades, Deadliest Catch remains a powerhouse for Discovery in Canada, ranking as the network's #1 series in 2025 and reaching more than 1.6 million Canadians.
Industry Reactions
Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming at Rogers Sports & Media, expressed pride in bringing the iconic format to Canada as the first international adaptation, stating it tells a distinctly Canadian story of grit, heritage, and survival in one of the world's most unforgiving oceans. Jeff Hasler, President of Original Productions, noted the excitement of venturing into new waters, highlighting the resilience, skill, and sacrifice of the fishing community. Michela DiMondo, Executive Vice President Distribution Canada, International at Fremantle, emphasized that the series reflects the company's global production expertise in creating locally resonant content, putting Canadian fishermen on the world stage.
