This week’s “Harpoon Hunters” offers a double dose of family drama and high-seas adventure. The episode centers on Captain Joe Dion and his sons as they venture into the often-turbulent waters off Cape Cod, pursuing the elusive (and lucrative) bluefin tuna. Apparently, the Dion boys have a knack for it, managing to snag two sizable bluefin. But the big catches aren’t the only noteworthy events.
Nature, as it often does, steals the show with a dramatic interlude: the crew witnesses a great white shark feasting on a humpback whale. “Like Father, Like Son” also offers a heartwarming moment as Emmett, Dylan’s son, gets his first shot at harpooning a fish. It’s a rite of passage, a continuation of a family tradition passed down through generations.
Meanwhile, Niko remains fixated on landing the season’s largest bluefin, a fish with a potential value of $10,000. That kind of payday would be a game-changer, adding fuel to the already competitive world of bluefin tuna fishing. “Harpoon Hunters” consistently depicts the physical and mental demands of this profession. This episode appears to highlight the mix of tradition, mentorship, and fierce competition that defines this unique world.
Tune in to Discovery on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 9:08 PM for “Harpoon Hunters: Like Father, Like Son.”
