Ice Road Truckers

Name: Ice Road Truckers
Genre: Reality
Cast: Davey Lennie, Bear Swensen, Alex Debogorski, Hugh Rowland, Rick Yemm

2007·Show

·146Episodes in12Seasons·TV-14·

6.2

–4.5

Episode ratings

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Ice Road Truckers fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline9
Tension9
Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

Wonder8
Hopefulness7
Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

Situational Comedy2
Wit & Wordplay2
Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion9
Novelty8
Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction7
Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

Sound Centrality9
Cinematography8
Editing8

Energy

Very high

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Ice Road Truckers is pulse-pounding, nerve-racking, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline9High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.

Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

None

Wondrous and hopeful

Emotionally, it's wondrous and hopeful.

All heart traits

Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

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Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life and a real life story. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity0Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
Biographical8Lives of notable figures.

Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Complexity3Layered plots and ideas.
Acting0Performance craft and presence.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
Educational8Informative and instructive.

Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

High

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

Look and sound: the sound design, cinematography, and editing stand out.

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All style traits

Sound Centrality9Sound design as core element.
Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Centrality8Songs central to storytelling.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Take a trip to Yellowknife, Canada to experience one of the most dangerous careers around. In unfathomably cold conditions, truck drivers haul equipment and supplies to miners in the Canadian tundra in the dead of winter on a 350-mile highway of ice.

Extreme Reality ShowDangerous ProfessionsSurvival Against NatureArctic AdventureHeavy HaulageHigh-Stakes LogisticsHuman ResilienceDocumentary SeriesWinter WildernessIce Road Driving

Actors

Alex Debogorski

Self - Ice Road Trucker

Hugh Rowland

Self - Ice Road Trucker

Rick Yemm

Self - Ice Road Trucker

Lisa Kelly

Self - Ice Road Trucker

Thom Beers

Self - Narrator

David Redmon

Self - Ice Road Trucker

Crew

Produced by:

Philip David Segal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ice Road Truckers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ice Road Truckers legally?

Ice Road Truckers is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ice Road Truckers worth watching?

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ice Road Truckers rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Ice Road Truckers have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 146 episodes and is still in production.

Is Ice Road Truckers based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Ice Road Truckers air?

S1S2S3S4S5S6S7S8S9S10S11S12

It started in 2007 and is still in production.

What language is Ice Road Truckers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ice Road Truckers?

+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ice Road Truckers in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ice Road Truckers use?

Ad-Break Double-TakeThe Alleged TruckDriving StickClimbing the Cliffs of InsanitySir Swears-a-LotThis Is Something She's Got to Do HerselfGallows HumorScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Papa WolfJammed SeatbeltsBerserk ButtonNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Ice Road Truckers, including Ad-Break Double-Take, The Alleged Truck, Driving Stick.

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Questions about Ice Road Truckers

Where can I stream Ice Road Truckers legally?

Is Ice Road Truckers worth watching?

What is Ice Road Truckers rated?

How many seasons does Ice Road Truckers have?

Is Ice Road Truckers based on a true story?

When did Ice Road Truckers air?

What language is Ice Road Truckers in?

In how many countries can I watch Ice Road Truckers?

What tropes does Ice Road Truckers use?

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Adrenaline

Tension

Contemporary Realism

World Immersion

Spectacle

Educational

Sound Centrality

Novelty