Chad Osborne (S2, E7), Results: 1. Jay Halstead," added the 38-year-old. Ryu Lim (S1, E3), (using high carbon steel and forge hammers), (using metal from construction equipment), (using junkyard-salvaged steel and a coal forge), Results: 1. I was rooting for Eric, glad to see him face you twice! In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. Stay up to date on all of HISTORY's latest premieres at http://history.com/scheduleIn this final round, bladesmiths have just four days to create two differe. It's also difficult to extrapolate a likely release date based on previous seasons. Jimbo Henson, Event 2: Damascus-layered Throwing knives He is so well-organized, planful, and makes great decisions. Fans can likely expect the show. The idea eventually evolved towards bladed weapons specifically, but Healy stuck with his initial inspiration, structuring the format like a cooking show with new competitors every episode. You're well-intentioned, which I appreciate, but also off base. At the moment, there hasnt been an official renewal announcement for season nine, but we have every reason to believe that the show will be returning. In the "Perfect Timing" challenge, smiths must choose between different forging techniques, each with its own time limit. You're coming to conclusions based on limited information and making your own set of assumptions through your own biases. How were the snacks? Erich Ouellette (S3, E14) 3. An ambulance arrives and he is now officially out. It ranks 25th on IMDb's list of most popular game shows. Good work James. For example, Gabe Mabry told The Stanly News & Pressthat before being a contestant, his bladesmithing was a side hustle he did along with several other jobs, but after being on the show, he was able to begin bladesmithing full time. Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. But a lot of the weapons on this show aren't so great. The Gladiators' Scissor: Directed by Alfonso Trinidad. "To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. How do you rate the UM recruiting sites (Rivals/247/On3)? Instagram. Bladesmithing has long been a male-dominated field, and that's caused the show some difficulties. BTW, are ya'll allowed to have a ruler during forging to double check blade length? Chad Kennedy (20 points) 2. Win ten rounds, win $50,000. The contestants are asked to make a San Mai blade. How Forged In Fire Works To put it simply, Forged in Fire is a competition show where blade smiths compete to see who can make the best knives. There's a $10,000 bonus for winning five rounds in a row. born to forge channeling ancestral energy, such skill and craftsmanship in all your weapons during the gladiator championship! He is known for starring in Special Ops Mission and Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World. Guy Goes Bungee Jumping While Playing The Bagpipes Because Why Not? It seems that at least for now, Willis is focusing on his young family and planning the next stage of his career. And this is not even close. Did you get to keep yours? Burt Foster (S2, E7), Results: 1. There's certainly no doubt Willis' credentials made him the perfect person to host "Forged in Fire." The white kids (generally) traipsed in one door to the fast-track classes while the Black kids tended to languish. And even though "Forged in Fire" won't be the same without him, Powell appears to be giving it his all as the long-running show's new host. Zach Batanyan (Gen Z) 4. According to a user named rdeker, As a contestant on the show (my episode hasnt aired yet, keep watching) Ill address a few things I see in this thread. Aaron Morrison (S5, E14) (Greek Kopis) 3. Mike Andriacco (Air Force) 4. Since Forged in Fire is still in the middle of its eighth season, The History Channel has made no official announcements regarding the release date for season 9. Josh Wentz 2. Great job James congratulations. In reply to I have an adopted brown by MGlobules. The heat with those forges turned toward each other has to be HOT!!! Jesse is ok. And then happened to see your username and made it seem as though race was the only thing that matters, when like you said they are usually just a humorful reference. Matt Berry (S5, E14) (Arming sword) 2. Although most people probably dont give blades a second thought, Forged in Fire has shown just how much hard work and talent go into making them. Fans of the show will already know that Jesse was set to return to the drama to direct the upcoming 16th episode of season ten. But the show's focus on blades and their ability to cut through ballistic dummies and cuts of beef (often filmed in cinematic slow motion) has had some police and parents' groups in an uproar since its debut. (Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 CST). To accommodate for this, the forges and power tools were made available in both rounds, a first for the show. In reply to I watch this weekly, and I by TruBluMich. While we appreciate Wil Willis and everything he brought to the series, we are excited to start this new chapter and welcome Grady Powell into the 'forge' as our new host.". Forged in Fire is an American competition series that airs on the History channel and is produced by Outpost Entertainment, a Leftfield Entertainment company. List of Forged in Fire (TV series) episodes. After devastating setbacks, only two enter the final round where they must recreate an ancient Roman weapon known as the Scissor. I agree, which is why if I watched the show I would root for him because I would have more connection with him being from UM than other contestants that may look more like me. On March 6, 2020, Willis and his wife, Krystle Amina, welcomed a baby boy, Flash Orion Willis. Matt Wagner 3. I have an adopted brown daughter (my wife and I are white). Gomes was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, and one of the show's contestants, Kim Stahl, warned other fans, "Not every episode outlines all the procedures that were followed." All rights reserved. Can you tell us how the order of appearance was decided? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Matt Montgomery 3. Okay, saying a show about making bladed weapons is dangerous is like saying running with scissors is dangerous, but it's not actually the blades that you should worry about if you wander onto the set of Forged in Fire. And after all that, he reports he still had to do "a couple more" interviews before being invited to compete. That seems completely unfair to the later people. Will 2024 be a record year for football players drafted? According to The Cinemaholic, Neilson had taken multiple breaks from the show throughout seasons 3 and 4, where he was replaced by smiths Jason Knight and Ben Abbott on different occasions. Jay got cut on your guard and your handles were not that good as John's plus John supposedly lost because of his blades not being sharp even though it performed better than yours. However, in a new video shared by one of the show's producers, Brian Luce, the actor can be seen on set during the filming of the 14th instalment, which marks the show's 200th episode. Ricardo Vilar 2. Frank Allen Wren II & Nehemiah Brousseau 2. However, the exact date on which it will pick up after season 8's conclusion is a mystery. And while the series might seem like an open book, there's actually a lot going on under the surface. Grady Powell replaced Willis for season eight onward. The actor played detective Jay Halstead up until his departure earlier in the series. The show has made a real effort to increase the number of female smiths, though, and producer Tim Healy explained (via Decider)that in season one, it was hard enough to find any bladesmiths willing to come on the show because it was an unknown quantity. Im gonna follow in Alexs footsteps and answer any questions you guys have :D Ill try to give as much legal info as I can. After winning their duels, the four remaining smiths go all out in the final -- creating a san mai chopper from a ball bearing and steel from a backhoe bucket. Forged in Fire is an American television series which has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. Raymond Smith was eliminated based on the results of a preliminary test performed on blades that they forged ahead of time. That sounds reasonable, especially when you've got a bunch of people making something terrifying like a Moro kris. He told Deadline: "I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past ten years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew. Travis Henderson 4. 2022 MGoBlog. Season five's episode numbering starts at zero. I watch this weekly, and I'll say this. Contestant Gabriel Mabry of Doberman Forge detailedsome of the steps he had to go through, including answering a questions about metallurgy and doing both an interview and a background check. With a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must forge a dagger. Matthew Parkinson (S1, E1) 3. Rarely two days. I honestly barely remember it myself, other than the fact that it was funny and relevant at the time. Sure, we all love drama, and watching a bunch of people scheme and plot and riff on some version of "I'm not here to make friends" like they invented the phrase is fun and all, but shows that pit smart, talented people against each other in a test of skill? But his reason for leaving may very well involve a new addition to his growing family. The winner received an additional $10,000 and the title "Champion of Champions". Which, fair, but we're not sure how you can watch Forged in Fire and think you can make a sword using a barrel in your backyard. After applying to be on the show and sitting for multiple interviews via phone and video, he had to actually forge a blade to the producers' specifications and submit photos of the finished product. But--here's where R2D2 and his breezy assertion, above, comes in. It's natural that fans haven't quite warmed up to him. You shouldn't have won, Kurts blade was better even though he had a gap in the guard. Maybe you always root for the guy who make swords instead of knives because you think they're superior type of blade. I dont even have the time to send you spam. Chicago PD star Jesse Lee Soffer has been spotted on set during the filming of the police procedural drama's 200th episode. I'm going to be honest Jesse. I will always be proud of my time as Det. The show's format has remained more or less consistent, although there have been some changes in the cast. The former host has been married to Krystle Amina since 2017 and the couple has one child, Flash Orion Willis. My name is Jesse Hu. Two runner-up smiths battle it out in the forge to prove they have what it takes to be number one. MORE:Chicago Fire: All the original cast members who left and why, MORE:Chicago PD fans stunned as character makes unexpected return, "You're a director for god's sake," replied Brian, to which Jesse jokingly responded: "Get me out of this, I don't want to be in this video! David Goldberg (S1, E4) (J's pick) 4. Jimmy Pool (Baby Boomers), Results: 1. The defending smith seeks to retain his title by building a gladiator favorite: . I turned on the History Ch last night and guess what was on. Traditionally, Forged in Fire has had a fairly consistent band of judges. Jesse just won 8 straight , undefeated and $50 grand! In each episode, four bladesmiths compete in a three-round elimination contest to forge bladed weapons, with the overall winner receiving $10,000 and the show's championship title "Forged in Fire Champion". Shayne Carter (S3, E3) 3. Philip 2. But still, the producers must've been a little concerned about this lack of knowledge. Glayden Carney 2. Design by Human Element, OT: Forged in Fire, featuring a current Michigan Student. Leon Husock, Results: 1. After all, Willis and his wife welcomed a baby boy Flash Orion Willis in March 2020. Whether or not this is a permanent change that will continue on to season 9 is unknown, but if it is, then fans may have to get used to this new host. Per Josh Henschke, the Feds are NOT involved in the Weiss investigation. So we sent her to the fairly upper crust local private school, pretty darned white, that a lot of our fellow academics were sending their kids to, and for a while, she flourished. I understand wanting to see more representation on people that look like yourself on TV, especially from a child. While reality shows work hard to hide a lot of the boring details from the viewer (and thank goodness) it obviously takes a lot of skill to get cast on any show focused on a craft like bladesmithing. Since then, the former "Forged in Fire" host's social media accounts have been dominated by pictures of his adorable little one. Still, appearing on the show has other benefits. I have learned an incredible lot watching and listening to her. The last blade smith standing at the end of the episode is declared the champion and goes home with a nice $10,000 prize. Jarrod Fiscus 2. I will never spam you ever. Then two more smiths whose blades failed to make it to testing compete to get their weapons into the hands of the judges. Now he's going to Michigan with a dual degree in engineering. The same thing that all of her questions about race meant: that in a very white world, she was feeling challenged to figure it all out. Isn't this a term companies use to justify racists hiring practices? In reply to I like stories about people by Maizinator. Willis had been with the series since it began, and as the host, he helped guide each season's bladesmiths through the grueling competition. does anybody know the time frame between episodes and also between rounds in the episodes? "Spicy" Mike Kerley (S5, E26), Results: 1. Medieval Weapons That Maimed and Killed. Race isn't the only affinity. But you might imagine that a show where bladesmiths have their work judged would get folks who know all about the craft to do that. Brandon Brink (S3, E9), Results: 1. There's a $25,000 bonus for winning five rounds in a row. If there was a Chinese/French/Russian athlete that I heard about and identified with for some reason, I'd root for them. Results: 1. In reply to You're gonna die on that by ldevon1. prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. In "Long Road to Redemption Part 2", four remaining blacksmiths compete and at last, the two finalists choose which swords they will make at their home forges. Then, in 2015, he landed his "Forged in Fire" hosting gig, where he quickly became the most consistent part of the show at least until Season 8 premiered with "Ultimate Survival Alaska" alum Grady Powell as the new host. Each episode is exciting because of the challenges posed to the competitors, not because of their personality conflicts. I yield the floor to you and to everyone else. You're not just wandering the local mall asking people if they want to come make a 12th-century Crusader sword and maybe win some money, after all. The Second Chance Tournament continues with the remaining duels. This will be especially true for people who watch the show as a source of education to start their own knife making journey. Earl Blackmore (S2, E3) 4. Michael Seronde (S6, E6) 2. The show has followed a mostly consistent formula since it originally debuted. Zack Lewis (S4, E11), Results: 1. One of the main critiques about the show has been that the blade never appear to be tempered, but one former contestant has dispelled that notion in a thread on Reddit. Kelly Vermeer-Vella (S3, E4) 4. List of Forged in Fire (TV series) episodes Forged in Fire is an American television series which has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. She was able to connect with them and see that she too might someday play at a high level (with lots of work, coaching and luck). Seven non-winners from seasons 4 and 5 competed over two episodes for $20,000. Knew he loved to craft/make things, but wanted a sense of permanence and found it with forging. With just over seven seasons currently under its belt, the show has become somewhat of a hit. Joseph Szilaski & John Lewis, (using scrap yard steel and a coal forge), Results: 1. Dorian Mosak 4. They also complain that the judges often misuse bladesmithing jargon (which might be for the audience's benefit, as the show can't expect its fans to become expert blacksmiths just to enjoy the competition) and speculate that many of the failed weapons are the result of skipped steps. It's to promote some new series on History channel. As anyone who's ever interacted with a 14-year-old kid knows, connecting with them can be challenging. In reply to I'm sure you meant well by oriental andrew. The specific idea to have the contestants create bladed weapons came later. The brutally competitive nature of Forged in Fire seems like it made this guy collapse. According to The Guardian, crimes involving bladed weapons rose seven percent in 2019 nearly 45,000 cases in just 12 months. If you want to see my past works, click my gallery link. However, the three "losing" smiths get nothing, aside from a trip to New York City and being on television, of course. In the final round, weapons are tested in the "forge of mystery" which contain various mysterious materials for testing. Anyway, I saw in the 2nd episode of that series (still ongoing) that a kid named Jesse Hu was competing and that he is a 19 yo student at the University of Michigan. After he retired from the military, Willis began using his expert weaponry knowledge as a commentator on shows like "Special Ops Mission" and "Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World.". That's not happening. This episode featured contestants eliminated from previous episodes returning for a chance at redemption. Or you develop an interest in rooting for a contestant because they play/compete how you would want to. But since absences are not unheard of, it would not be too surprising to see some sort of change. Stop lecturing people about what they should see or feel, how they should conform to your bullsh*t. Andrew, I know you can speak for yourself--you did so quite ably above. James, you're right on the snack and recharging. I marked out my required dimensions on the anvil with soapstone and gave myself plenty of wiggle room. you're either trying WAYYY to hard to be the "wokest" person, or you do not understand human nature in the slightest. Jus' sayin', Being Asian, my 14 yo daughter was also super-excited (she roots for any Asian person on any TV competition - cooking, bladesmithing, singing, dating, etc.). So let's not get too judgmental. ", Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos as Jay and Hailey. As Vicepoints out, J. Neilson is proudly teaching his own young children to be bladesmiths. I'm sure you meant well. It would be safe to assume that fans will see some of the regular judges moving forward. First, I want to know who wrote that and thought that/rsst/ was going to help me with the pronunciation over just the spelling. James Huse (S1, E3) 2. I'm sure you can see prejudice and destructive bias if you squint hard enough, but that inserts ones own presuppositions rather than taking something at face value.