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Mystery, Action & Adventure, Reality, Documentary  •  2014-2025  •  43 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

The Curse of Oak Island (2014-2025)

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The Curse of Oak Island (2014-2025)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

Follow brothers Marty and Rick Lagina through their effort to find the speculated - and as of yet undiscovered - buried treasure believed to have been concealed through extraordinary means on Oak Island.

Starring Cast

Robert Clotworthy  •   Rick Lagina  •   Marty Lagina

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Season 1 of 14

Season 1

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central theme of uncovering a historical mystery through persistent investigation and engineering challenges is inherently apolitical. While it features private funding and individual initiative, these are presented as practical means to an end rather than ideological statements, resulting in a neutral stance.
Social valuesLow
The first season of the series features a cast predominantly composed of white males, reflecting a traditional approach to casting in its reality format. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of these traditional identities, focusing on the treasure hunt without incorporating themes of diversity, equity, or inclusion.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 1 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' is a reality television series centered on the historical mystery of Oak Island and the ongoing treasure hunt. The narrative focuses exclusively on the search for artifacts, engineering challenges, and historical theories. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes present within this season's episodes.

Season 2

Aired

PoliticalLeans Right
The show implicitly champions individual initiative, private enterprise, and relentless perseverance in the pursuit of a long-term historical mystery, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and traditional ambition.
Social valuesLow
Season 2 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' features a core cast that is predominantly white and male, consistent with its reality television format documenting real individuals. The narrative focuses exclusively on the historical treasure hunt, portraying the main participants positively without engaging in any critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 2 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on the ongoing treasure hunt, historical research, and archaeological discoveries on Oak Island, with no exploration of personal identities or social issues related to the LGBTQ+ community.

Season 3

Aired

PoliticalLeans Right
The show's narrative in Season 3 emphasizes individual initiative, private funding, and persistent effort in the pursuit of a historical mystery, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit.
Social valuesLow
The show primarily features a cast that reflects traditional demographics, with no apparent intentional diversity-driven casting choices. Its narrative is focused on a historical treasure hunt and does not incorporate themes or critiques related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 3 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively dedicated to the ongoing treasure hunt, historical research, and engineering challenges on Oak Island. There is no content related to sexual orientation or gender identity presented within this season.

Season 4

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show focuses on the apolitical pursuit of a historical mystery and treasure, emphasizing perseverance, collaboration, and the application of technology to overcome engineering challenges. It does not engage with political ideologies or promote specific social or economic agendas.
Social valuesLow
Season 4 of the show features a cast predominantly composed of white males, consistent with its reality format centered on a historical quest. The narrative positively frames the traditional identities of the main protagonists, focusing on their efforts in the treasure hunt. DEI themes are not central to the storyline, and there is no critical portrayal of traditional identities.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 4 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' centers exclusively on the ongoing treasure hunt, historical theories, and the logistical challenges faced by the team on Oak Island. The show's narrative and character focus do not involve any depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal within this specific season.

Season 5

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central focus on solving a historical mystery through persistent investigation, engineering challenges, and teamwork is inherently apolitical. It champions human curiosity and dedication without promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology or societal structure.
Social valuesLow
Season 5 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' features a cast primarily composed of white males, aligning with traditional casting practices. The narrative focuses on a historical treasure hunt, presenting its protagonists positively without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 5 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' is a reality television series centered on the search for treasure. The narrative focuses entirely on the archaeological efforts, historical research, and the challenges of the treasure hunt. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within this season's episodes or plotlines.

Season 6

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central focus on an apolitical historical mystery and the process of its investigation, involving scientific methods and collaborative effort, prevents it from aligning with any specific political ideology.
Social valuesLow
The series primarily features a cast of white males, consistent with the real-life individuals involved in the treasure hunt. The narrative focuses on the historical quest and engineering challenges, without incorporating themes related to diversity, equity, or inclusion. Traditional identities are portrayed neutrally or positively, without critique.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 6 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively centered on the ongoing treasure hunt, historical research, and archaeological efforts on Oak Island, without delving into the personal identities or relationships of its participants beyond their immediate roles in the expedition.

Season 7

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central focus on solving a historical mystery through persistent effort and private funding is presented in an apolitical context. Its narrative champions practical solutions and collaborative discovery without promoting specific progressive or conservative ideologies.
Social valuesLow
Season 7 of the series features a cast primarily composed of white males, consistent with its reality television format following real individuals involved in a treasure hunt. The narrative focuses exclusively on the historical mystery and the pursuit of treasure, without engaging in social commentary or critiquing traditional identities. DEI themes are not present or central to the show's storytelling.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 7 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' is a reality series centered on a treasure hunt, focusing on excavation efforts and historical theories. The narrative exclusively follows the search for artifacts and the challenges of the quest. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within this season's storyline or character arcs.

Season 8

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central subject matter, the search for historical artifacts and treasure on Oak Island, is inherently apolitical, focusing entirely on the practical challenges of discovery rather than promoting any specific political ideology or values.
Social valuesLow
The series primarily features a cast of white males, consistent with the individuals involved in the treasure hunt. The narrative centers on the historical mystery and the team's ongoing search efforts, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or offering critical portrayals of traditional identities.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 8 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely dedicated to the Lagina brothers' quest for treasure, historical research, and the exploration of Oak Island, with no elements related to sexual orientation or gender identity present in the season's 25 episodes.

Season 9

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show is primarily an apolitical documentary focused on a historical treasure hunt, emphasizing the scientific, engineering, and historical challenges involved. Its narrative champions perseverance, collaboration, and the spirit of discovery without promoting any specific political ideology.
Social valuesLow
The series features a cast primarily composed of white males, reflecting the individuals involved in the treasure hunt. The narrative centers on the historical mystery and search for artifacts, without incorporating themes or critiques related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 9 of The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television series dedicated to a treasure hunt, historical mysteries, and archaeological endeavors. The narrative and character arcs are entirely focused on the pursuit of treasure and related historical theories. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points present within this season.

Season 10

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central focus on an apolitical historical treasure hunt, driven by curiosity and perseverance, ensures a neutral stance. Its narrative prioritizes the process of discovery and collaborative problem-solving over any explicit promotion or critique of political ideologies.
Social valuesLow
Season 10 of the show features a predominantly white male cast, consistent with its long-running format. The narrative focuses entirely on the historical treasure hunt, presenting the main characters in a positive light without engaging in social commentary or explicit DEI themes.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 10 of 'The Curse of Oak Island' focuses entirely on the ongoing treasure hunt, historical research, and archaeological efforts on Oak Island. The series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes within its narrative, maintaining a singular focus on the mystery and the search for treasure.

Season 11

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The show's central subject matter is an apolitical quest for historical discovery and treasure, and its narrative focuses on the practical challenges and collaborative efforts involved, rather than promoting any specific political ideology or offering ideologically charged solutions.
Social valuesLow
The show primarily features a traditional cast, with the core team consisting predominantly of white males. Its narrative focuses on a historical treasure hunt, exploring theories and archaeological efforts without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or making diversity, equity, and inclusion themes central to its storytelling.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
Season 11 of The Curse of Oak Island does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative remains centered on the historical mystery and treasure hunt on Oak Island, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in its 25 episodes.

Season 12

Aired

PoliticalLeans Right
The Curse of Oak Island follows brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they deploy modern technology and American know-how to solve the island's centuries-old treasure mystery through persistent private effort.
Social valuesLow
The Curse of Oak Island centers on a team of white male treasure hunters led by the Lagina brothers as they pursue a historical mystery, with the narrator and supporting figures drawn from the same demographic and no emphasis on identity-based themes.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
The Curse of Oak Island follows brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they pursue historical treasures on Oak Island, with no LGBTQ+ characters or themes appearing in the series.

Season 13

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The series follows brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they investigate the historical mysteries and potential treasures buried on Oak Island using modern technology and excavation methods.
Social valuesLow
The Curse of Oak Island centers on brothers Rick and Marty Lagina leading an all-male team of investigators and experts in pursuit of historical treasure on a Nova Scotia island. The series maintains conventional casting and presents the quest through neutral historical and exploratory framing without thematic challenges to traditional identities.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
The Curse of Oak Island centers on the Lagina brothers and their team as they pursue long-buried treasures on a remote island, with no LGBTQ+ characters or themes featured in the series.

Season 14

Aired

PoliticalCenter
The Curse of Oak Island follows two brothers as they pursue enigmatic treasure and historical artifacts on a Nova Scotian island, framing discoveries as potential links to ancient explorers without advancing any ideological perspective.
Social valuesLow
The Curse of Oak Island follows brothers Rick and Marty Lagina along with a team of male researchers and historians as they explore the island's legendary treasure and historical mysteries. The series maintains a conventional focus on adventure, family legacy, and expert analysis without incorporating diverse casting or identity-based themes.
LGBTQ portrayalN/A
The Curse of Oak Island follows the Lagina brothers and their team as they investigate the legendary treasure on Oak Island, with no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the series.

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The show's central theme of treasure hunting and historical discovery is inherently apolitical, focusing on human perseverance, private initiative, and the application of technology to solve a long-standing mystery rather than promoting any specific political ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The series features a cast primarily composed of white males engaged in a historical treasure hunt. Its narrative focuses on the exploration and mystery, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit social commentary or DEI-driven critiques.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The show prominently features a multi-generational family (brothers, uncle, son) united by a shared, long-term quest, emphasizing strong familial bonds, respect for legacy, and the continuation of a family tradition. While not focusing on domestic life, its portrayal of the family unit as a cohesive, enduring entity leans traditional.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: Medium

The show treats historical artifacts and legends associated with Christianity, such as the Knights Templar, the Holy Grail, and the Ark of the Covenant, with reverence and as significant drivers of the treasure hunt. The narrative respects the historical and mythical dimensions of the faith without critique.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television series focused on a treasure hunt. The narrative centers on historical research, archaeological efforts, and the team's progress, with no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within its scope.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television series focused on a treasure hunt. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its content is exclusively dedicated to historical research, archaeological exploration, and the pursuit of a legendary treasure.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television series focused on treasure hunting and historical investigation. It does not feature any combat or action sequences where female characters engage in physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

As a reality/documentary series, "The Curse of Oak Island" primarily features real individuals and discusses historical figures without portraying them as fictional characters with altered genders. Therefore, it contains no gender swaps.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Curse of Oak Island is a reality television series featuring real individuals investigating a historical mystery. It does not involve fictional characters, adaptations of source material, or dramatic portrayals of historical figures by actors that would allow for a race swap.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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