#21: Ice Road Truckers

Ice Road Truckers opened with a dramatic scene—a model truck crashing through ice—setting the stage for the heightened drama to follow. While the dangers of ice road trucking are very real, the show leans into exaggeration to keep audiences hooked.

Producers often amplify risks and edit the footage to make routine moments seem perilous. Drivers are framed as either heroes braving the elements or rivals locked in icy showdowns. Though based on a genuine profession, the series blends fact with fiction, crafting a more thrilling narrative than reality often provides.