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‘Gold Rush’ — Most Asked Questions About Discovery’s Show Answered

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‘Gold Rush’ — Most Asked Questions About Discovery’s Show Answered
‘Gold Rush’ — Most Asked Questions About Discovery’s Show Answered

Gold Rush is a reality TV series running for over 12 seasons on Discovery. The first season was titled Gold Rush: Alaska, but it was renamed Gold Rush when the second season aired.

As the title suggests, the show follows the lives of different ambitious miners, mainly family-run mining companies, in their pursuit of gold. There are new locations, new miners, new stakes, new machines, and more every season, making things even more exciting.

To this date, the show has garnered popularity and a healthy viewership from all over the world. And the show has led to the origin of several more after-shows and specials, including Gold Rush: The Jungle, Gold Rush: South America, Gold Rush: Winter’s Fortune, and Hoffman Family Gold.

During its 12 seasons, viewers have been intrigued with what they have seen in the show and have many questions in their minds. Here we try to answer some frequently asked questions about Discovery’s Gold Rush!

Is Gold Rush canceled? Season 13 updates

Gold Rush season 12 began airing on September 24, 2021, with new episodes released weekly at 8 pm ET / PT. The 24th episode, or the season finale, premiered on March 25, 2022.

The latest installment of the Discovery show followed the mining crews of Tony Beets, Rick Ness, Fred Lewis, and Parker Schnabel as they joined forces with the neighboring Clayton Brothers at the end of the season.

Since the end of season 12, fans have been curious to know if the show would be renewed for another season. And they also want to know if the show is canceled as several other networks have unexpectedly canceled some of their hit movies and TV shows.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the case for Gold Rush, as there is no news of the show being canceled by Discovery. One of the big reasons why there is less chance of the show being canceled is because Gold Rush is Discovery’s most-watched title, per People Magazine.

That said, there are no details on the new season as well. And maybe that’s because season 12 just ended on March 25, 2022, and it might take some while before the network prepares to greenlight season 13.

For now, Gold Rush isn’t canceled, and there are higher chances of season 13. As for the Gold Rush‘s cast in 2022, we’ve already seen some familiar faces in season 12, and the case may be the same in the new season, although there might be some additions.

What day is Gold Rush on Discovery?

Gold Rush season 12 aired every week at 8 pm ET / PT. But, as there is no new season, there aren’t any new episodes of Gold Rush currently airing on Discovery. And if you still wish to watch the show, you can still get a subscription to Discovery and binge-watch the older seasons.

Has Parker left Gold Rush?

Parker hasn’t left Gold Rush. Parker Schnabel, aka Parker, has been a part of the Gold Rush since the first season and has been an integral part of the show.

Besides, he was recently seen in the all-new season of his spinoff show Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail, which aired after Gold Rush season 12. In the new season of Parker’s Trail, he explored the mining places of New Zealand.

The special episode of Parker’s Trail aired on June 10, 2022, and its first episode aired on June 17. The spinoff show had only six episodes, with the season finale airing on July 25, 2022.

On the other hand, when Gold Rush season 12 aired, fans were shocked to see that Ruault had left Parker’s crew and then joined the rival team of Rick Ness.

How much is Rick Ness Worth off of Gold Rush?

Rick Ness joined Gold Rush in season 2 and worked as Parker’s right-hand man. However, at the end of season 8, Ness decided to leave Parker’s shadows and start working independently.

Gold Rush season 9 became the first season where Ness started operating independently. And by the end of the season, he had mined 1,105 ounces of gold worth $1.3 million.

Ness had a rough time during season 10 as he barely mined 547 ounces. But the losses were recovered in season 11 as Ness and his team had mined gold worth around $2 million. And in season 12, Ness and his team mined 2,074 ozt (64,500 g) of gold.

Rick Ness returning home with his dog after completing his work on 'Gold Rush'

Rick Ness returning home with his dog after completing his work on ‘Gold Rush’ (Photo: Twitter)

So, how much has Ness earned with everything he has done as an independent operator and Parker’s right-hand man? Celebrity Net Worth reports that Ness has accumulated a healthy net worth of $3 Million.

Is Gold Rush scripted?

When it comes to reality television series, one of the main questions that come to people’s minds is whether or not the show is unscripted/real or scripted/fake.

And the same questions have been asked by many Gold Rush viewers. The answer remains on the common ground: some of the things shown in the show are real, whereas some things are scripted.

However, Jimmy Dorsey, a former show cast member, has claimed that Gold Rush is scripted. The revelation came during his interview with Oregon Gold when the interviewer asked him if the show was scripted.

In reply, Dorsey said, “Sure. Every formatted documentary is scripted. It is scripted from the beginning. They knew exactly what they wanted to see out of the program. Even me leaving was scripted, but in the way in which it happened was not.”

“The plans were made, but the footsteps were ours. They actually direct you into these situations. It became very real. That is why I actually got my ribs broke. There was a fight…not even a fight…I was assaulted by Greg. He broke my ribs.”

Dorsey continued, “That was very real, but it was also in the script for episode four which ended up being episode six, that I would end up leaving the show. They kind of push you towards, making these things happen.”

Dorsey’s statements also prove that there is a common ground between real and fake when it comes to reality TV shows. As for Gold Rush, the producers construct the circumstances, but things get genuine in plotting and executing those circumstances.

Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than two years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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Netflix India Loves Radhika Apte – Four Best Radhika Apte Films and Shows on Netflix

Radhika Apte has had a great run of collaborations with Netflix India. The platform also contains some of Apte’s unmissable performances.

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Netflix India And Radhika Apte Are Obsessed With Each Other

2018 was seemingly the year of the great Radhika Apte in cinema. Apte, who has had a string of projects in collaboration with Netflix India, had some major head turning drops within a span of few months in the same year.

With Apte as a lead, Netflix India had not one, not two, but three big-budget back-to-back releases in the summer of 2018: Lust Stories in June, Sacred Games in July, and Ghoul in August. This apparent obsession of Netflix with the actor didn’t go unnoticed by her admirers, and Netflix India smartly played along to the trolls by changing their Instagram bio to “Just another Radhika Apte fan account.”

Screenshot of Netflix India's bio in 2018 via 'India Today'

The filmography of Radhika Apte dates back to the early 2000s. Over the years, Apte has worked in multiple arrays of the Indian Film Industry, where she has been lauded by critics for her small yet impactful roles in films like Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Badlapur, and Hunter for leaving her mark.

However, her career saw an all-time high in 2018 with her OTT and theatre releases, one such project being Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun. The film had actors like Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Apte in the lead. It was a commercially successful and critically acclaimed film that earned multiple awards for both the film and its actor. Apte was also seen on R. Balki’s hit Padman starring Akshay Kumar in the same year, which earned her accolades and furthered the argument that she was to be taken seriously.

Radhika Apte, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anil Dhawan in 'Andhadhun'

Apte’s mastery of her craft has been rightly identified by Netflix, and the multiple collaborations she shares with the platform just prove the point. As much as Netflix loves casting Apte, we love to watch her on screen. While Apte has a long list of remarkable performances, we have picked some of our favorites that are easily available on the streaming platform.

Here are our Top 4 Radhika Apte Movies and TV Shows to watch on Netflix.

1. Ghoul (2018)

One of Apte’s 3 big TV show releases of 2018 is Netflix’s miniseries Ghoul. While Ghoul wasn’t as popular of a show compared to her other releases of the same year, it still stands out as one of those underrated horror shows on Netflix. Written and directed by Patrick Graham, the show stars Radhika Apte alongside actors like Ratnabali Bhattacharjee and Maanav Kaul.

The world of Ghoul imagines a dystopian future where humans and demons come alive simultaneously, and these demons are literal. Apte (Nida Rahim) plays a trainee soldier under the National Protection Squad’s Academy. The show’s conflict lies in the subtext of Apte’s dysfunctional relationship with her father, played by S.M. Zaheer, a rebellious professor questioning the government’s moves every step of the way. Apte’s patriotism places her in a moral dilemma with her father, whom she considers an anti-nationalist.

As the story progresses, the social and political commentary of the show is met with a supernatural tone, and the horror genre unfolds. The show is deeply unsettling at times and places the ethical and philosophical stances of its viewers in an uncomfortable impasse, keeping us surprised and entertained throughout. Apte is terrific in her role, and the plot, while slow-paced, gets its job well done.

With only three episodes to its name, Ghoul offers a mixture of horror, thriller, and mystery on the side and could serve as a perfect binge-watch on a day when one is looking for some perceptive scares.

2. Monica, O My Darling (2022)

Vasan Bala’s recent release Monica, O My Darling saw Rajkumar Rao, Huma Qureshi, and Radhika Apte in the lead. The neo-noir comedy with a blend of thriller, which also seems to be Indian Directors’ favorite theme recently, offers a funny take on Johnny’s (Rao) tragedy and luck.

Everything in the film is absurd, yet every event adds up to something much larger in this dark crime thriller. The plot follows murder of Monica (Huma Qureshi) and a power-hungry tech-genius, Johnny (Rajkumar Rao).

Official poster of 'Monica O My Darling'

A typical but unconventional who-dun-it, the film doesn’t reveal its real convict until the very last scene. There are problems upon problems, confusion upon confusion, and every time a solution seems afoot, a new problem reveals itself.

The plot is a big win in storytelling, and the suspense is complemented by masterful direction and screenplay. Till then, everyone is a suspect, and who better to tail the suspects than the best tough talker in town, Officer Naidu (Apte)? Apte’s confidence, comic timing, and dedication to the silly accent throughout the second half serve as sprinklers in this delicious, multiple-tiered ice cream cone.

The film’s title is borrowed from one of 70’s super-hit songs, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja. The director doesn’t shy away from his love for the classics throughout the film, making it evident with multiple odes and references. With a run-time of a mere 130 minutes, the viewers get much more than what they signed up for from this atypical chaos, keeping them on their toes until the very end.

3. Raat Akeli Hai (2020)

While we are on the topic of famous songs that are also film titles, the one film that cannot skip the list is Honey Trehan’s directorial debut Raat Akeli Hai. Following Apte’s love for the thriller genre, Raat Akeli Hai is another crime thriller with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Apte in the lead.

The plot of Raat Akeli Hai offers multiple deaths in forms of murders and suicide and a cop who has been assigned to investigate the said crimes. With numerous characters in place, Raat Akeli Hai is oftentimes confusing and hard to follow, but the strong casting and nuanced direction somehow make this noir work.

Apte plays the role of Radha, the mistress of a powerful patriarch, Raghuveer Singh (Khalid Tyabji), who is murdered on the night of his wedding with his mistress. In his course of action to find the killer, Jatil Yadav (Siddiqui) starts developing feelings for Radha.

The complexities of Yadav’s feelings for Radha and Radha’s careful manipulation play out well on the screen. As the plot falls in place, Siddiqui and Apte prove that craft overpowers supposed chemistry, and we are left rooting for them. The pairing is exquisite!

Radhika Apte as Radha in 'Raat Akeli Hai'

The film sheds light on some important issues, such as toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and abuse, that serve as hard-hitting realities even in this modern day and age. However, the story takes its sweet time to untangle itself and may not always make sense to the viewers. Regardless, the best way to get the most out of this complicated piece of art is to be patient with it.

4. Sacred Games (2018)

One of Netflix India’s biggest shows and one of the most popular TV shows in India, this list is incomplete without the mention of Netflix India’s first original series, Sacred Games. All the accolades for the show are in excellent form simply because it deserves it.

Based on a novel of the same name by Vikram Chandra and sharing its contextual

similarities with real-time events of Mumbai during the 80s and the 90s, Sacred Games is the labor of love of three prominent Indian Directors: Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Neeraj Ghaywan.

Upon its release, the show observed a commendable demand and response in India and other parts of Asia. The show also had an incredible cast line-up comprising Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Saif Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, and our favorite Radhika Apte, along with various other actors.

Sacred Games follows the journey of Officer Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) and a gangster named Ganesh Gaitonde (Siddiqui). Sartaj is a disturbed cop who is adamant about saving his beloved city Mumbai, which is supposedly on the brink of destruction within the next 25 days. There is no way to summarize the crux of Sacred Games in a few lines or paragraphs, as every episode is a masterclass on storytelling and plot lines.

Radhika Apte appears as RAW agent Anjali Mathur, an important character in Season 1 of the show. If the reports are to be believed, Mathur’s character was supposed to be a minor one, as in the novel. However, the makers had much more for Apte’s Anjali Mathur because she and the character narrative had much more to offer.

Apte also believes that the success of the show brought her pleasant attention from the industry, adding to her glory in the year that was 2018. What a year for Apte!

The crime thriller offers gangster action, suspense, and drama on a large scale, and even after almost six years of its release, the show remains a fan favorite. Fans of the show were primarily disappointed upon learning that it had been scrapped from Netflix after only two seasons, especially as it ends on a cliffhanger.

If you’re yet to watch Sacred Games, consider yourself lucky and start immediately. If you’ve watched it already, now is a good time to revisit the show. Who knows, maybe you will figure something out that Sartaj didn’t!

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‘One Day’ on Netflix Is Mediocre at Best, Woodall and Mod Save the Day

While the show is being lauded for its portrayal of romance and heartbreak, is the 14-episode-long watch actually worth it?

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One Day on Netflix Is Mediocre at Best, Woodall and Mod Save the Day

Dexter Mayhew is the guy of the guys, the popular Mr. Handsome, who has probably fallen on every man and woman’s radar in his four years at the University of Edinburgh (including Emma’s). Emma Morley is a working-class girl from Leeds and a bookworm with a double first in English and History.

The story of One Day unfolds when Dexter and Emma catch each other’s attention at the graduation ball on July 14, 1988, and end up spending the night together. To both of their surprises, the two don’t actually have sex, but something much sexier. They indulge in real conversation. This bond they end up building in that one night sets the course for our leads, Dexter and Emma.

Based on a novel by David Nicholls, One Day is a story of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew which spans through July 15 of every year for the next 20 years of their lives. The book was first adapted as a screenplay for a feature film of the same name which saw Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in the lead. Later, it was adapted as a television series for Netflix which premiered on February 8, 2024.

Since its release on Netflix, One Day has received rave reviews. While some of the viewers knew about its adaptational chain, some were taken aback upon finding out that the show is actually based on that film by Hathaway which was based on that book.

The writer personally had some mixed reactions to the show, where the unsatisfactory experience, unfortunately, outweighed the good ones.

Here’s what I think of Netflix’s One Day: likes first and then dislikes.

What I liked about Netflix’s ‘One Day’

One Day is a captivating drama series that intricately weaves together the lives of its characters in a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time.

Set against the backdrop of a small town, the show unfolds over the course of a single day for 20 years, offering viewers a snapshot of the character’s lives and the interconnectedness of their experiences through all those years.

Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall as Emma and Dexter

At the heart of the series is its ensemble cast, each delivering compelling performances that breathe life into their respective roles. Leo Woodall appears as electric as Dexter Mayhew. The actor is just the right bit of cocky and charming, which makes Woodall’s performance feel right for the show.

Hathaway’s film character is reprised on Netflix’s show by Ambika Mod. This slight but seemingly conscious difference in casting adds a layered context to the content of the novel, which gradually develops from the 1980s.

Mod, as Emma, is talented, intelligent, sarcastic, and sometimes mean, but that little arrogance Mod brings to Morley’s character makes a viewer wonder if she has had to make herself competitive over the years as a brown woman growing up among rich White people to feel like she belongs.

The show’s cinematography is another standout element, with sweeping shots of the picturesque town serving as a stunning backdrop for the unfolding drama. In the 14 episodes, we travel across Europe and the UK along with the characters. The viewers of the show, who are mostly Gen Z or millennials at best, are exposed to what it was like growing up in the 1980s and 90s in Europe and the UK.

The tinted screen with an orange hinge is used smartly to set the universe, which makes the viewers aware at all times that everything that’s happening and everything that we see is set in the past. The calm and steady frames evoke a sense of atmosphere and mood, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Thematically, One Day explores universal themes such as love, loss, redemption, and the passage of time. Through its cast of characters and their intersecting storylines, it offers a perspective, and a perspective shifts episode after episode.

There’s a lot of grief in the show. From grieving their youths to grieving the loss of their loved ones to grieving themselves as they were in the past, the passage of time is shown in an eloquent way. The story is not of success nor is it of failure. The leads are forever a work in progress, be it in their professional life, personal or emotional regards. This is also one of the most realistic parts of the show, just the fact that life’s not always the same. Every passing moment, no matter how eclectic or miserable, is transient at best.

What I didn’t like about Netflix’s ‘One Day’

While One Day excels in several aspects, it’s not without its flaws. At times, the pacing can feel uneven, with certain subplots dragging on longer than necessary. Additionally, some viewers may find the linear narrative structure monotonous, especially in the early episodes. The show is broken down into fourteen 30-minute episodes, and often feels too lengthy and dragged.

The other hugely disappointing factor about the show is the chemistry between the leads. Woodall and Mod are individually at their best, but their coming together is underwhelming to the core. There is no story there. The leads profess their attraction to one another at different points in their life, and not one of the moments is romantically convincing enough.

The tension between the lead characters remains unexplored and is boiled down to mere sex in the latter part of the show, but it could have been so much more. The ‘time factor’ could easily chime in here. The emotional intimacy, especially from the female lead’s part, is concealed in the form of rude remarks, and while it’s funny at first, it gets boring later on.

Still from Netflix's 'One Day'

The subplots don’t add up. Characters like Tilly and Ian just appear and disappear out of nowhere. Sylvie and Callum’s characters were just swept under the rugs. The weak direction wasn’t able to portray the nature of the leads’ relationship with the supporting characters, leaving the viewers to wonder if the other characters indeed added something of significance to the story.

The climax is, to say the least, lacking. The most obvious, predictable climax was also the least sellable part of the show. It is abrupt and random and feels unnecessary. The novel readers and moviegoers were familiar with what was coming, but that shouldn’t have stopped the makers of the show from pulling all stops to make ‘the moment’ as gut-wrenching as possible.

While Woodall pulls off an immaculate performance in the final episode and tries to make up for the abysmal attempt at the climax, it is still not enough.

The show is being compared to a contemporary adaptation of another successful novel, Normal People. Both shows are about young people discovering themselves with some complicated romantic will-they-won’t-they entanglement along the way. Sadly, this is where the similarities between the shows begin and end. There are no layers to peel on Netflix’s One Day.

All in all, One Day on Netflix is a solid take on the retro romance genre, with two promising up-and-coming actors showcasing their talent. Sadly, it is neither too deep nor very philosophical and oftentimes bland.

The show is also a commitment of a few hours of one’s time. So, if you are looking for a no-brainer romance, this may be a suitable weekend binge, but if you are a character-driven person, it’s best to skip it as the show doesn’t offer anything new or groundbreaking.

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Skull and Bones – Ubisoft 200 Million Waste

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Many fans were waiting for the first Triple AAA pirate game a week ago. The world-renowned game developer CEO even promised the first-ever Quadruple A game. However, the reality was quite far from the promises.

Skull and Bones, a video game by Ubisoft, seems to have become a notable example in discussions about video game development challenges, budget management, and project expectations.

The development of Skull and Bones was indeed a subject of concern due to its prolonged production time and escalating costs, which reportedly reached around $200 million. This situation raises several points about the video game industry, project management, and consumer expectations.

Skull and Bones cost Ubisoft 200 million

A new report alleges that Ubisoft’s new pirate game, Skull and Bones, cost roughly $200 million to produce, and the company doesn’t think it’ll make all that money back.

This is according to Insider Gamer, who claimed to have spoken with several Ubisoft employees to discuss the company’s current state and its plans. If this $200 million figure is accurate, it would make Skull and Bones the most expensive video game ever made, at least as far as the general public knows.

Skull and Bones was Ubisoft new big game

Skull and Bones was Ubisoft’s new big game. (Credit: Instagram)

Development budgets aren’t typically shared, but considering officially known figures, Cyberpunk 2077 is the most expensive game ever developed at the time of writing, as it costs around $174 million, not including marketing.

Skull And Bones has also been a critical flop, with a current Metacritic score of 64, compared to 83 for Helldivers 2 (nobody has given Palworld a scored review yet, but current assessments are mixed, unlike the very positive rating on Steam).

Skull and Bones’ development has been tumultuous, a severe understatement. Multiple behind-the-scenes reports have documented its troubled history; just last September, it was reported that the game had lost its third creative director.

Even without these reports, it’s evident that progress has been far from smooth, considering Skull and Bones was announced nearly seven years ago, and Ubisoft has publicly delayed it no less than six times.

Many players slammed Skull and Bones for being boring to play. Skull and Bones is focused on updating ships with better weapons, perks, and armor and on aiming to exchange them all as soon as possible for bigger and better ships.

Why are Ubisoft games flopping?

The perception that Ubisoft games have been underperforming or flopping can be attributed to a combination of factors that reflect broader challenges within the video game industry as well as specific decisions made by the company.

While not all Ubisoft games have failed to meet expectations, several high-profile titles have faced criticism and commercial disappointment for reasons such as lack of innovation, technical issues, and market saturation.

One common critique of Ubisoft games is their tendency to rely on a formulaic approach to game design. Many of their franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs, have been criticized for repetitive gameplay mechanics and a lack of innovation across sequels.

While this strategy can ensure a consistent level of quality and familiarity for fans, it can also lead to franchise fatigue, where players become disinterested due to perceived sameness.

Disappointment of Assassin’s Creed Games

Several Ubisoft games have launched with significant technical issues, undermining player trust and satisfaction. High-profile examples include the problematic launch of Assassin’s Creed Unity, which was plagued by bugs and performance problems. These issues can stem from tight development timelines that prioritize meeting fiscal targets over delivering a polished product.

The video game market is highly competitive, with numerous high-quality games vying for players’ time and money. Ubisoft’s titles compete with those from other major studios, and a growing number of indie games often offer unique experiences or innovative gameplay at a lower price point.

Additionally, Ubisoft’s focus on open-world games means they are directly competing in one of the most saturated segments of the market.

There’s been growing scrutiny and backlash from the gaming community regarding the use of microtransactions and aggressive monetization strategies in AAA games. Some players feel that Ubisoft has overly embraced these practices, detracting from the gameplay experience and pushing players towards additional spending to enjoy or complete their games fully.

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