Series synopsis
Deadliest Warrior is an American documentary television series that premiered on Spike on April 7, 2009. It ended on September 14, 2011. It was created by Gary Tarpinian, Tim Prokop. It stars Jeff Desmoulin, Max Geiger, Armand Dorian and Max Geiger.
Deadliest Warrior was a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode. The show was characterized by its use of data compiled in creating a dramatization of the warriors' battle to the death. The show ran for three seasons.
Premise
Deadliest Warrior was a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode. The show was characterized by its use of data compiled in creating a dramatization of the warriors' battle to the death. The show ran for three seasons.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeff Desmoulin as Self - Host
- Max Geiger as Self - Programmer
- Armand Dorian as Self - Host
- Max Geiger as Self - Host
- David Wenham as Narrator
Guest cast
- Aaron Schoenke as Lead Pirate
- Kenny Gallo as Himself
- Darryl Chan as Mongol
- Nathalie Merchant as Hijacker
- Snake Blocker as Self - Apache Team
- Chuck Liddell as Self
- Alan Tafoya as Self - Apache Team
- Steven Dietrich as Self - Gladiator Team
- Chris Torres as Self - Gladiator Team
- Brett Chan as Self - Samurai Team
- Tetsuro Shigematsu as Self - Samurai Team
- Casey Hendershot as Self - Viking Team
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | April 20, 2010 | April 20, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 9 | April 7, 2009 | May 31, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 20, 2010 | July 27, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 20, 2011 | September 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back For Blood These never-before-seen tests and battles examine the best warriors of season one - who will be resurrected to vie for the titles of Deadliest Ancient and Modern Warrior - in speed against power, bronze vs steel, and sharp-shooting commandos against ruthless guerrilla fighters. |
April 20, 2010 |
| 2 | The Aftermath | April 7, 2009 |
| 3 | The Aftermath Part 2 | April 14, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apache vs. Gladiator An Apache - the greatest stealth fighter in American History, versus a Gladiator - crowd-thrilling killer of ancient Rome. It's stone versus steel, devious against direct, surprise versus slaughter, as these two go toe to toe in a no-holds barred battle to the death. |
April 7, 2009 |
| 2 |
Viking vs. Samurai The speed and fighting style of a Samurai warrior faced off with the strength and determination of a Nordic Viking. |
April 14, 2009 |
| 3 |
Spartan vs. Ninja Spartan vs Ninja - the ultimate bronze age warrior meets the silent assassin from Japan. |
April 21, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SWAT vs. GSG-9 An epic match-up featuring SWAT, the elite special forces of U.S. law enforcement, against Germany's GSG-9, the ultra-secretive paramilitary arm of the German Police. Utilizing sniper rifles, shot guns and paralyzing stun tools two of the world's toughest police forces will go head-to-head in an historic, never-before-seen firefight to the death. |
April 20, 2010 |
| 2 |
Attila The Hun vs. Alexander The Great Attila the Hun, the barbarian horseman who terrorized Europe, battles Alexander the Great, history's greatest military tactician. |
April 27, 2010 |
| 3 |
Jesse James vs. Al Capone Separated by 52 years and a generation of firepower technology, the Civil War-hardened Jesse James Gang is taking on the Tommy Gun-wielding "businessmen" from Chicago, Al Capone's Gang. |
May 4, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Washington vs. Napoleon Big leaders, bigger battle. The man who lead the United States of America to victory over the British during faces up against one of Europe's most successful conquerors of all time. |
July 20, 2011 |
| 2 |
Joan of Arc vs. William the Conqueror Deadliest Warrior finally has its first co-ed matchup when Joan of Arc squares off against William the Conqueror. |
July 27, 2011 |
| 3 |
U.S. Army Rangers vs. North Korean Special Operations Forces A special live episode of Deadliest Warrior boasting the first ever “anticipatory” match, staging the battle between the U.S. Army Rangers and the North Korean Special Operations Forces along the Korean Peninsula as a “possible World War III” scenario. |
August 3, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Spike |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2009 |
| Last aired | September 14, 2011 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |