
*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.
StatusReturning Series
TypeDocumentary
Original LanguageEnglish
Network

Season 1 of The Last Captains premiered on May 20, 2025
Season 2 of The Last Captains premiered on May 6, 2026
The Last Captains follows generational fishing families living in a remote archipelago in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence.