The Last Captains
*The Last Captains* is a gripping documentary series immersing viewers in the remote archipelago of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It chronicles the lives of multi-generational fishing families as they wage a two-front war for survival. On the volatile North Atlantic, they undertake perilous voyages chasing the big catches that sustain their community. Back on shore, the 400 residents battle coastal erosion, economic pressures, and depopulation in a relentless fight to preserve their unique heritage against the forces of nature and time. A stunning, sobering portrait of resilience.
8 episodes
- 1. Tides of TroubleOn the Magdalen Islands, crab and scallop season kicks off with chaos, as captains chase profit and survival in dangerous opening seas.14+CC44minMay 20, 2025
- 2. Path of TotalityA rare solar eclipse throws the Gulf into darkness and disrupts the catch.14+CCMay 27, 2025
- 3. On the EdgeWith lobster season on the horizon, the race is on to finish crab and scallop fishing.14+CCJun 3, 2025
- 4. Dead ReckoningA GPS blackout sends multiple boats dangerously off course in a midnight squall.14+CCJun 10, 2025
- 5. Against the WindGale-force winds hammer lobster captains on the Magdalen Islands turning the sea into a battleground where every trap is a risk.14+CCJun 17, 2025
- 6. Tightening LinesThe lobster chase moves inshore and with it, the chaos.14+CCJun 24, 2025
- 7. The Final HaulNo synopsis available yet.14+CCJul 1, 2025
- 8. The Chase Never EndsNo synopsis available yet.14+CCJul 8, 2025
The Last Captains
*The Last Captains* is a gripping documentary series immersing viewers in the remote archipelago of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It chronicles the lives of multi-generational fishing families as they wage a two-front war for survival. On the volatile North Atlantic, they undertake perilous voyages chasing the big catches that sustain their community. Back on shore, the 400 residents battle coastal erosion, economic pressures, and depopulation in a relentless fight to preserve their unique heritage against the forces of nature and time. A stunning, sobering portrait of resilience.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matthew Shewchuk, Jeffrey Kinnon, René Brar
