The Operatives

The Operatives (2014-2015)

EndedReality show

We are fortunate to have an amazing amount of wildlife on this planet. However, illegal trading and poaching have dramatically reduced the livelihood of these magnificent creatures. Enter: "The Operatives". When famed eco-warrior Pete Bethune (Whale Wars) saw these atrocities, he took a stand and began assembling a group of highly trained, skilled, and motivated military elite with one mission: to expose suspected criminals who are endangering our wildlife and our environment. After two successful campaigns in Africa and Central America, the Operatives are now embarking on even bolder and more dangerous missions in Asia this year with a brand new team to tackle numerous threats to wildlife.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E10Standoff in the SeaDec 20, 2015
S02E09Tiger IslandDec 13, 2015
S02E08Sea of CyanideDec 6, 2015
S02E07Smuggler Stakeout Part 2Nov 29, 2015
S02E06Smuggler Stakeout Part 1Nov 22, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was The Operatives premiere?

The Operatives premiered on January 5, 2014.

Who is the host of The Operatives?

The host of The Operatives is Pete Bethune, a former New Zealand Navy officer and anti-whaling activist.

What network aired The Operatives?

The Operatives aired on Pivot, a now-defunct cable network that focused on socially conscious programming.

What is the premise of The Operatives?

The Operatives follows an elite team of former military operatives and activists as they travel around the world to investigate and expose environmental crimes.

What is the format of The Operatives?

The Operatives is a documentary-style series that blends action, adventure, and environmental advocacy.

How many episodes are in the first season of The Operatives?

The first season of The Operatives consists of 10 episodes.

Where have the operatives traveled on the show?

The operatives have traveled to locations such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Arctic to investigate environmental crimes.

Who produced The Operatives?

The Operatives was produced by Peace Point Entertainment, a Canadian production company that specializes in factual programming.

Was The Operatives well-received by critics?

There is limited information available about critical reception of The Operatives.

Was The Operatives a ratings success?

There is limited information available about the ratings of The Operatives.

Did The Operatives win any awards?

There is no information available indicating that The Operatives won any major awards.

Is The Operatives available to stream online?

Yes, The Operatives is available to stream online on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.

Was Pete Bethune the only host of The Operatives?

It is unclear whether Pete Bethune was the only host of The Operatives or if there were other hosts or contributors.

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