The Curse Of Oak Island Season 9 Episode 1 Uk

Right then, let's talk Oak Island. Season 9, episode 1 landed in the UK, and honestly? I've got thoughts.

It's like watching your mate try to parallel park. You know they're never going to get it, but you can't look away.

Back to the Swamp!

Yep, straight back to the muck. Gary Drayton finds something. Shocked? Me neither.

This time it's... well, who actually knows? Probably something that fell out of a tourist's pocket in 1987.

But hey, they treat it like they've found the Holy Grail. Which, let's be honest, they kinda do every episode.

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Here it comes: I reckon they *enjoy* finding tiny bits of rusty metal more than actual treasure. There, I said it.

All the dramatic music and slow-motion close-ups on a nail? It's a bit much, isn't it?

And the The Fellowship always acts amazed. Like they never seen a bit of metal before.

The Money Pit Mystery

Of course, they're still digging in the Money Pit. Because why wouldn't they be?

Each year, a new theory. Each year, they dig. Each year, they find... well, you know the drill.

It's like a never-ending cycle of hope and disappointment. Kind of like my dating life, actually.

Rick and Marty's Determination

You've gotta admire Rick Lagina and Marty Lagina's determination, though. They really want this treasure.

After all these years and all the money spent, the treasure may be their perseverance.

Even if all they find is a slightly damp, very old button, they keep going.

Dave Blankenship: The Legend

Big respect to Dave Blankenship, may he rest in peace. I do wonder how many more seasons of this show we will see without him.

He's the OG Oak Island believer, the man who dedicated his life to the search.

His passion was infectious, even if the treasure wasn't.

The Curse Continues

They keep mentioning the curse of seven die. I'm starting to think the real curse is the show never ending.

If I had a quid for every time they mentioned the "seven must die" thing, I could probably fund my own treasure hunt.

Maybe I'd search for a decent takeaway that delivers to my house. That's a real treasure right there.

New Theories?

New season, new theories! This week, they're all about the "lead cross." Always the lead cross.

Is it Templar? Is it pirate? Is it just a random piece of metal someone dropped? Only time (and more digging) will tell.

The mystery, like the show's runtime, feels never-ending.

My Prediction

So, my prediction for the rest of the season? More digging. More theories. More rusty bits of metal. And probably another cliffhanger ending.

But hey, that's why we watch, right? For the hope, the camaraderie, and the sheer ridiculousness of it all.

Tune in next week. I know I will! Even though I complain the whole time.

It's an addiction, I can't help it.

So here's cheers to another season of Oak Island, may your shovels be sharp and your finds slightly more interesting than last year's!