The F/V Saga was a staple of Deadliest Catch for over ten seasons, battling tough weather and facing mechanical issues. However, fans are left wondering what happened to the Saga and whether it will make a return to the show. Here’s a look into the ship’s journey and current situation.
The F/V Saga is no longer under the command of its former captain, Jake Anderson. It appears the ship is now up for sale. Fans began to worry when the Saga was missing from the first few episodes of Deadliest Catch Season 17. Although the ship had been in service for more than forty years, its absence from the show is not due to wear and tear.
Jake Anderson shared in a Deadliest Catch recap episode that he no longer owned the Saga, citing a situation he referred to as “squirrely.” This cryptic remark led fans on Reddit to speculate about the reasons behind the ship’s departure. One theory gaining traction was that co-owner Lenny Herzog faced some tax problems, which could explain the shift in ownership.
Jake Anderson (Image via Getty)
If the tax theory is accurate, the general consensus on Reddit is that Jake Anderson had little power over the situation. One user explained, “Jake pretty much-lost everything but his name in the deal. Once the IRS decides to take what they want, there isn’t anything you can do about it.”
In addition, there’s a possibility that the Saga is up for sale. A listing on DockStreetBrokers, which was shared on Reddit, appears to feature a ship identical to the Saga. Though the listing does not explicitly confirm it’s the Saga, the photos and footage suggest it’s the same vessel. The asking price for the ship is $1,800,000. For those with deep pockets, this could be an opportunity to own a piece of Deadliest Catch history.
While Jake Anderson continues his work as captain on the F/V Northwestern in Deadliest Catch Season 20, it remains uncertain if the Saga will make a return to the show. Unless the ship is bought and reintroduced into the series, its crabbing days on screen may be over. This is the story of what happened to the F/V Saga on Deadliest Catch .
After Regé-Jean Page’s departure from Bridgerton , the character of Simon Bassett, also known as the Duke of Hastings, is no longer a central figure in the series. Page was initially contracted for just one season, and his decision to leave was motivated by a desire to explore other creative opportunities.
In Bridgerton season 2, Simon’s absence is addressed through Daphne’s (Phoebe Dynevor) limited scenes. She explains that Simon is at home, focused on caring for their newborn son, August (nicknamed Augie). This explanation keeps Simon’s character tied to the storyline without needing his physical presence on screen.
Showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that Simon will not be recast or replaced in future seasons and that Regé-Jean Page will not return to the show. The Duke’s absence is woven into the series’ anthology-style structure, with each season spotlighting a different Bridgerton sibling’s love story. Season 2 shifts the focus to Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathan Bailey) romance with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), and upcoming seasons will continue to explore other characters’ journeys.
Regé-Jean Page as the Duke in Bridgerton (Image via Getty)
Even though Simon is no longer a major presence, his character remains deeply embedded in the Bridgerton family’s history. His departure allows the show to go into new narratives, and the shift from Simon and Daphne’s love story to Anthony and Kate’s story in season 2 is a natural progression within the broader Bridgerton universe.
By introducing fresh relationships, Bridgerton embraces its unique structure, where each season focuses on the lives and loves of different family members. The storylines evolve, ensuring that fans can continue to explore new facets of the Bridgerton world while maintaining the emotional depth of the previous seasons.
