Many of us remember tuning in to A&E for a good laugh and some family fun with the Robertsons on Duck Dynasty. The show was a massive hit running for 11 seasons and drawing huge crowds, sometimes reaching almost 12 million viewers before it ended in 2017. Now the famous family is back with a new series called Duck Dynasty: The Revival. It premiered on Sunday June 1 at 9 PM ET on A&E. This is big news for fans who missed the Robertsons' unique charm and humor.
If you have cut the cord and do not have cable, you can still watch the premiere live. Services like Philo and DirecTV offer free trials. Sling is also an option with a discount for the first month. Philo is a good budget choice, giving you over 70 channels and unlimited DVR for a reasonable monthly fee. DirecTV offers live TV from major networks with cloud DVR storage. Sling lets you pick a channel lineup that fits what you want to watch. It is available on many devices like Roku and Xbox. These options make it easy for anyone to catch up with the Robertsons.
The new series picks up with Willie and Korie Robertson and their growing family. Their adult children and grandchildren are living on the family homestead in Louisiana. The official summary says Willie and Korie will bring their humor and family fun as they figure out the future of Duck Commander. They will also watch their kids handle marriage children and their own businesses. The show will explore them passing down the family legacy. It sounds like there will be plenty of new adventures and challenges for the Robertsons.
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The first episode "The Robertsons Are Back" opens with Willie as a grandpa. He oversees the Duck Commander warehouse. This place has become a central spot for not just the original duck call business but other family ventures too. Willie's oldest son John Luke runs a coffee roasting business. Willie seems to zone out when John Luke talks about fancy coffee beans. Youngest daughter Bella runs the gift shop. Middle daughter Sadie records podcasts for her ministry Life Original right out of the warehouse. Willie even finds out how much space Sadie's ministry takes up when he walks into what used to be his office. It is now painted white and decorated in Sadie’s gentle colors.
Korie, who is pretty much the real CEO of Duck Commander, has an all-hands meeting planned. Willie decides to surprise everyone by "popping in" to give a big speech. He types it out on his iPad while sitting behind a fake desk at a replica of his old office in the headquarters' museum section. When he shows up at the meeting, his choppy speech tells everyone he has decided to be "fully semi-retired."
Because he feels he needs to find someone to take over, which he does not, because Korie runs the show, he takes Korie John Paul Sadie Will Jr. and their spouses duck hunting. Or at least he wants to see how tough they are so he has them shoot skeet. But the arrival of Rebecca and John's baby son in October 2024 reminds him of the real reason for his semi-retirement. It is his desire to be with his large and still growing family.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival aims to focus on Willie as the head of a huge family and his funny semi-retirement adventures. It does well at this. The real warmth among the Robertson family members comes across on screen. Even their conflicts are limited to teasing and light joking. This makes the show feel easy and familiar to watch. The show never pretended to be anything more than a partly-scripted reality sitcom about a family duck-call business. It kept a goofy charm. This means viewers can enjoy the sitcom style of it all. There are some truly funny moments, especially with Willie getting no respect even though he is the CEO.
Some people might wonder if a show about "faith family and ducks in that order" is what people want to watch in 2025. The original show ended as the first Trump administration started. This revival is premiering in a very different time. Some viewers might connect even more with the wholesome nature of the Robertsons who are open about their faith but do not preach. The two seasons A&E ordered might be just the thing to help them escape from everything going on in the world. However, some fans of the original might not be in the mood to hear about Sadie's ministry or see the family pray over everything. The show's creators try to keep that to a minimum. They focus on Willie's pleasant silliness and how his family handles his lovable oddness. Faith is in the show, and it remains to be seen if that will be a good thing or a problem for this new version of the series.
Duck Dynasty is back! A&E orders two new seasons of the series focusing on family growth business evolution and relatable faith based values. See what the Robertson's are up to now!
Beyond Television: A&E's Industrial Expansion and Global Ambitions
How A&E's Parent Company Is Growing Its Manufacturing Footprint and Creating Jobs Abroad
The A&E company, known as American & Efird, is not just about hit TV shows. They have also been busy with business. They recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Chattogram, Bangladesh. This facility is a big deal as it will create over 350 job positions for local workers. It shows the company's commitment to growing its operations and supporting communities beyond the entertainment world.
This new facility will work alongside A&E's existing operations in Gazipur. This move solidifies the company's presence in the region. With this expansion, A&E is ready to make more products and serve customers better. It also means they can deliver products faster. Jeffrey P. Pritchett, CEO of Elevate Textiles, A&E's parent company, expressed his enthusiasm. He said the new plant improves their ability to help customers worldwide while keeping A&E's high standards. He sees this expansion as part of their long-term growth and their effort to offer new thread solutions.
Chris Alt, president at A&E, added that investing in this plant is an important step. It strengthens their manufacturing base. It also improves product availability and service in the Chattogram market. He noted that as demand for their thread and specialty yarn products continues to rise, this facility will be very important for meeting customer needs faster more efficiently and with greater care. Angelo Leanage, managing director at A&E South Asia, also highlighted the broader impact. He said their goal has always been to provide great products and services. With this new facility, they are not only growing their reach but also bringing jobs economic growth and social benefits to the area. It is a big move for the company.
Beyond making products, the Chattogram facility will also be a central place for new ideas. A&E plans to keep working on advanced thread solutions here. They will also improve how they make things and start sustainability efforts. This shows that the company is thinking about the future and how to be better in its operations. It is clear that A&E as a company is growing in many directions. It is not just about the reality TV hits like Duck Dynasty but also about expanding its industrial business on a global scale. This two-part approach shows A&E's broad strategy for continued success.