High-stakes, competitive tuna fishing reality has profanity.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
some
The show often has a tone of peril, as the fishermen head out into rough waters and sometimes discuss the threat of severe injury or death. Viewers are shown the physical dangers associated with the job, including injuries captured on camera. Fishermen harpoon and butcher fish, which might be disturbing to some viewers. Verbal confrontations, including yelling, name-calling, and threats of violence ("give a beating"), are frequent, adding tension to the series.
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Coarse language is prevalent, with insults like "pathetic," "dickhead," "shut up," "pr--ks," and "ass." Bleeped-out expletives include "s--t," "bitch," and "f--k."
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Conveys a message of respect for nature's balance, as fishermen acknowledge the importance of sustaining bluefin tuna populations. Also positive themes on the value of mentorship and community.
Positive Role Models
a little
The fishermen face significant risks and show admirable perseverance in their pursuit of providing for their families. While competition often leads to conflicts, the show also highlights moments of mentorship as experienced fishermen pass down knowledge to the next generation. Some fishermen also demonstrate a sense of community by sharing fish they can't sell.
Diverse Representations
very little
The show predominantly features White men, with some female representation through a married man-and-woman fishing team.
Parents need to know that Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks revolves around the realities of competitive and dangerous bluefin tuna fishing. The show features negative attitudes, such as seeking revenge on competitors, intentionally putting rival boats in danger, and using deception to gain an edge. There's frequent coarse language, some bleeped-out profanity, and occasional smoking. The series also portrays the physical dangers and injuries that can occur while fishing in treacherous conditions.
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What's the Story?
WICKED TUNA: OUTER BANKS is part of the larger Wicked Tuna franchise. This series follows a group of fishermen in Gloucester, Massachusetts, who use rods, reels, and hand lines to catch bluefin tuna in some of the most heavily regulated waters in the world. With bluefin tuna populations dwindling, these fishermen rely on each catch for their livelihood while navigating legal restrictions and fierce competition.
This series delivers an exciting and intense pursuit of the catch—that's thrilling when fishermen finally land a tuna, and heartbreaking when they lose one. The resilience and skill of the fishermen featured in Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks are impressive. However, the series is also marked by competitiveness and nastiness, with men more focused on outdoing each other than collaborating. In the simplest terms, this can be a bummer to watch, as captains fighting to support their families sometimes turn their frustration and outbursts toward their own crews. Still, there are entertaining moments, and the series does convey a respect for the environment and the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Fans of previous Wicked Tuna iterations will likely enjoy this series, while newbies are just as likely to flip the channel to something more positive and less repetitive.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about competition and collaboration. The fishermen are often in fierce competition with each other, but there are also moments of mentorship and camaraderie. How do these dynamics reflect real-life challenges in balancing competitiveness with cooperation?
The show frequently features confrontations between the fishermen, often escalating to shouting and threats. How might the competitive pressure add to these conflicts, and what are healthier ways to handle disagreements?
How does the series address the tension between preserving bluefin tuna populations and the fishermen's need to make a living? Discuss the challenges of balancing economic survival with environmental conservation.
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