Recent years have seen plenty of TV shows receive revivals –and that includes reality TV.Kitchen Nightmares,Big Brother,and evenJersey Shoreare a few of the reality shows from yesteryear that have made a comeback. It’s not a stretch to imagine that other shows could have a similar road back to the spotlight. One of those shows that comes into the conversation isDuck Dynasty. First airing in 2012,Duck Dynastyfollowed the life of the Robertson family,who ran a popular outdoor and hunting business called Duck Commander.Duck Dynastyshook up the reality TV landscape with a unique approach to its show: Rather than the typical competitions or death-defying exploits that other shows would pull off,Duck Dynastywas shot more like a sitcom than a reality show –which might have had a hand in its popularity.
Duck Dynastyfans shouldn’t be on the lookout for a revival, according toWillie Robertson.During a TV Insider interview, Robertson revealedthat his family has gotten biggerin the years sinceDuck Dynastyended, which would make wrangling everyone together for a shoot rather complicated.
“We are looking into some different TV ideas. But to recapture what we did before is really not gonna happen. Sadly, everyone’s gotten older, and we’re all in different places now. Our cast has expanded drastically. I have seven grandkids now, so we’ve got some ideas.”
Robertson does have a point; age and the sheer number of family members would make aDuck Dynastyrevival nigh-impossible to pull off.But the legacy ofDuck Dynastylives on in other shows the Robertson family has been involved with.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Led to a Fleet of Spin-Offs
The Robertson family managed to turnDuck Dynastyinto a veritable TV empire during its run on A&E,with shows that focused on the lives of various family members.Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynastyfocused on the youngest Robertson, Jep, and his wife, Jessica, as they raised their five children.Going Si-Ralhad fan-favorite Uncle Si attempt to give his own take on popular Internet trends, with Willie pitching in to help. Finally,In the Woods with Philhad Robertson patriarch Phil offer his own unfiltered advice – which had a far more religious bent thanDuck Dynasty. Combined with a network of podcasts and the continued operation of Duck Commander, the Robertsons have managed to make a lasting impact on entertainment.
But the biggest spin-off to date would beDuck Family Treasure.Duck Family Treasure, much likeGold Rush, focuses onthe Robertsons' attempts to scour various locations for treasure. This time, the focus is on Jep and his brother Jase, alongside renowned treasure hunter Murray Crowe and their Uncle Si.Duck Family Treasureowes a great deal of its success to expanding on what’s happened with the Robertson family post-Duck Dynasty, to the point where it’s more or less a de facto sequel. ADuck Dynastyrevival wouldn’t make much sense when there’s an actual TV show out there chronicling the recent exploits of the Robertson family.
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The Robertson Family Is Pursuing Faith-Based Films
The Robertsons' biggest project post-Duck Dynastyhas been venturing into producing faith-based films. Their first outing wasThe Blind, which chronicles the romance between Phil Robertson and his wife Kay, along with the earliest years of their family life.The Blindturned out to be a massive success, giving Fathom Events itshighest grossing release in historyand paving the way for other faith-based programming,including the TV seriesThe Chosen, to pursue a path to the silver screen. Willie Robertson mentions other film and TV projects in the works, so it’s safe to assume that the Robertsons are going all in on faith-focused films.
This pivot is also a reminder thatreality TV stars can find success outside of their shows. The Robertsons' other projects have kept them in the pop culture conversation, so they don’t necessarily need to return to past glories in order to gain success. Still, Hollywood does love a comeback story, and there’s nothing preventing other members of the Robertson family from setting up aDuck Dynastyrevival. Time will tell if America is ready to tune back in to the world ofDuck Dynasty.
Duck Dynasty
A Louisiana family runs a successful duck call business, turning their mom-and-pop operation into a multi-million-dollar empire. The Robertsons, led by Willie and his colorful uncle Si, balance their rural lifestyle with the challenges of managing Duck Commander, all while maintaining strong family bonds and offering plenty of humor along the way.
