

Season 1 • Episode 4
LatestProduction
Surprisingly cinematic for a show about digging holes.
Writing
Backstories hit harder than expected. Who knew miners had feelings?
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This four-episode retrospective was filmed during a production lull, using downtime to deepen character investment before the main show's dramatic 2017 season.
The series helped pioneer 'blue-collar prestige' reality TV—treating working-class subjects with documentary seriousness rather than mockery.