Deadliest Catch, which has run for more than 20 years on Discovery Channel, is getting a Canadian version courtesy of Rogers Sports & Media in a deal brokered by Fremantle.
Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge is set to premiere in the winter of 2027 on Discovery in Canada, produced by Attraction and Fremantle’s Original Productions, in association with Discovery U.S. The eight-part series is currently filming in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the North Atlantic.
Deadliest Catch was Discovery Canada’s top series in 2025.
“Deadliest Catch has defined best-in-class factual television for more than 20 years,” said Kale Stockwell, head of original programming at Rogers Sports & Media. “With Deadliest Catch: Northern Edge, we’re proud to bring this iconic format to Canada as the first international adaptation, telling a distinctly Canadian story of grit, heritage, and survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving oceans.”
“It’s exciting to see the legendary Deadliest Catch series venture into new waters,” said Jeff Hasler, president of Original Productions. “For more than two decades, it has captured the reality of one of the world’s most dangerous jobs through the singular storytelling skills of the Original Productions team. Now, we’re expanding that story, further highlighting the resilience, skill, and sacrifice of the fishing community, and the vital role they play in society.”
Michela DiMondo, EVP for distribution in Canada at Fremantle, added, “We’re excited to expand one of our most successful brands with a version tailored to put Canadian fishermen on the world stage. The series will explore the real and nuanced challenges uniquely faced by Canada’s fishing communities.”
