Captain Lee’s upcoming television venture post-‘Below Deck’ navigates the treacherous waters of high-stakes suspense with ‘Deadly Waters’, where murder sets sail on the high seas
Captain Lee’s upcoming television venture post-‘Below Deck’ navigates the treacherous waters of high-stakes suspense with ‘Deadly Waters’, where murder sets sail on the high seas
Captain Lee Rosbach‘s next gig after Below Deck involves him breaking down crimes that took place on the high seas.
Lee, 74, will be the host of a new Oxygen true crime series titled Deadly Waters, which premieres on June 1. According to the synopsis, the show “exposes the wicked intentions of those who thought committing crimes on the water would shield them from justice.”
In the first trailer for the eight-part series, Lee offered his insight as a captain, saying, “The water can be a very dangerous place — waves, unrelenting currents and violent storms can come up in a matter of seconds. For the first time we’re exposing an even bigger threat than Mother Nature — people with a deadly agenda.”
Some of the cases featured in Deadly Waters include a mysterious sea sickness that led to a passenger falling overboard in Lake Eerie to an investigation after a body was found with three fingers missing.
The captain is the perfect person for the job after his 10-year stint on Below Deck. Lee was part of the Below Deck franchise since the show debuted in 2013. He took a break from filming season 10, which aired in 2022, to deal with ongoing health issues.
Lee was temporarily replaced by Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Captain Sandy Yawn before he returned later in the season.
Lee will be replaced by Below Deck Adventure’s Captain Kerry Titheradge for season 11. Bravo released the official trailer for the upcoming season in November 2023, which shows Kerry, 48, replacing Lee.
“I know I have big shoes to fill — but I like it that way,” Kerry said in the sneak peek, which premiered at BravoCon. “We all have good days full of rainbows and unicorns and then we have some bad days. I expect perfection. You work hard, you will be rewarded. You f–k around, and I will f–king turn in a heartbeat.”
Lee has since admitted he wasn’t planning to leave Below Deck, exclusively telling Us in May 2023: “That came right out of left field. I did not see that one coming at all.”
According to the reality star, he didn’t receive a reason for the decision.
“‘We would like to move in a new direction,’” Lee recalled the network telling him. “But I mean, that’s kind of a cliche that everybody uses when they find themselves in that situation where they’re going to let somebody go. ‘I’m going to move in a new direction. We want to freshen it up a little.’ [They are] tired cliches that get overused.”
Lee has continued to work with Bravo on his Coach Talk With Captain Lee and Kate. The rewatch show featured Lee and his former Below Deck costar Kate Chastain discussing the highlights of several Bravo shows. He has also transitioned into podcasting with “Salty With Captain Lee,” which he hosts with Sam DeCavalcanti.
As the final credits rolled on his tenure with “Below Deck,” Captain Lee found himself at a crossroads, contemplating his next move in the unpredictable realm of reality television. Little did he know, fate had charted a course for him that would plunge him into the murky depths of intrigue and danger on the open sea.
His next television endeavor, “Deadly Waters,” promised a departure from the glitz and glamour of luxury yachting to explore the darker, more sinister side of maritime life. Gone were the days of cocktail parties and sun-kissed decks; instead, Captain Lee would find himself embroiled in a thrilling tale of murder, mystery, and mayhem on the high seas.
The premise of “Deadly Waters” was simple yet tantalizingly complex: a series of unexplained deaths aboard a luxury cruise liner had sparked fear and suspicion among passengers and crew alike. As the captain of the vessel, Captain Lee was tasked with not only maintaining order but also unraveling the sinister secrets lurking beneath the surface.
From the moment he stepped aboard the opulent ship, Captain Lee could sense an air of tension and unease lingering in the salty sea breeze. Every passenger seemed to harbor a dark secret, every crew member a potential suspect in the escalating series of crimes. With each passing day, the stakes grew higher, and the danger more palpable, as Captain Lee raced against time to solve the mystery before another life was lost.
But the sea was a fickle mistress, and danger lurked around every corner. From sudden squalls to unexpected encounters with hostile vessels, Captain Lee soon found himself navigating not only the treacherous waters of the open ocean but also the even more treacherous currents of human nature.
Yet amid the chaos and uncertainty, Captain Lee remained a steady beacon of strength and determination, his unwavering resolve serving as a guiding light for those around him. With his keen intuition and years of experience at sea, he was determined to see justice served and the truth brought to light, no matter the cost.
As the investigation delved deeper into the heart of darkness, Captain Lee found himself confronting his own demons and questioning everything he thought he knew about trust, loyalty, and betrayal. In a world where nothing was as it seemed and danger lurked around every corner, he would need to rely on his instincts and the support of his crew to navigate the stormy waters ahead.
In the end, “Deadly Waters” would prove to be more than just another television gig for Captain Lee; it would be a test of courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. And as the credits rolled on his latest adventure, one thing was certain: Captain Lee had once again proven himself to be a true master of the high seas, both on and off the screen.
