Discovery Channel has given second-season renewals to Expedition Files, Hustlers Gamblers Crooks, In the Eye of the Storm, The Last Woodsmen, and Mud Madness. All five series are expected to return later this year with new episodes.

“With these five series, Discovery Channel discovered new worlds, offering magnetic characters in epic settings that resonated with viewers,” stated Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer of US Networks and President of Discovery Networks. “This success reinforces our commitment to finding interesting subcultures and fascinating people who have extraordinary stories to tell.”

The just-renewed series ranked in the top three cable series in their timeslots for men in the 25-54 age group. Expedition Files was Discovery’s biggest ratings earner among the 2024 freshman shows, and all five of the renewed series raked in 8.5+ million viewers.

Discovery offered the following descriptions of the renewed series:

EXPEDITION FILES: Explorer Josh Gates travels through history on a search to uncover new evidence and answers to the world’s most captivating and unexplained mysteries. Each episode explores compelling true stories that defy explanation, offering stunning revelations and surprising new insights.

HUSTLERS GAMBLERS CROOKS: This series features true stories of high-stakes hustlers, gamblers, and crooks told by those who lived them. Structured like a Hollywood thriller, it’s packed with gut-wrenching moments. Root for these underdogs who risk it all to change their futures.

IN THE EYE OF THE STORM: Anchored by groundbreaking crowdsourced storytelling, In the Eye of the Storm reveals the chaos and drama that takes place in the epicenter of recent natural disasters. Every episode is told exclusively through first-hand accounts of everyday people, and seen through the lens of phones, security cameras, and other points of view that capture the dramatic moments that would change their lives forever.

THE LAST WOODSMEN: Deep in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, veteran logger Jared Douglas risks life and livelihood to harvest the most massive – and valuable – timber on Earth. Working at the edge of the world, and armed only with old-school axes and chainsaws, Jared and his crew purposefully leave the modern world behind as they pursue their dreams in the wild. But the job, despite the big paydays and breathtaking surroundings, is still the most dangerous known to man. One wrong move against the elements, or each other, can easily come at the ultimate price.

MUD MADNESS: This high-octane series follows the off-road subculture of extreme UTV and ATV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport. While the 10 best drivers in the USA put everything on the line to win the coveted MUD CUP, the series crisscrosses America’s backroads, diving deep into the complex social dynamics, deep-rooted rivalries, and wild party scene of the mud racing circuit.

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