Matt Anderson and Sonny Puzikas, the experts for the "Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz") have had as many as six categories. However, some episodes (for instance, "Green Berets vs. Typically, the different weapons are organized into four categories (and as of season 3, three categories): short range, mid range, long range, and special weapons (usually absent in season 3). Two teams of experts (of either the history or martial abilities of the warriors) are brought onto the show to test weapons spotlighted as being used by each of the warriors. The explanations are accompanied by segments showing actors performing dramatized scenes that are meant to depict the daily lives of the actual fighters. The history, culture, and general fighting philosophies of each are explained. He also worked with associate producer Ryo Okada on content preparation and warrior selection for the first two seasons.Įpisodes begin with the introduction of either two types of historical or contemporary warriors or two historical individuals. Jacobsen who represented the Spartan Team in Season 1. The historical adviser in the first and second season and associate producer in the second season was Barry C. Tim Warren became the showrunner during the second season and continued with the show during its move to 44 Blue and the third season. The showrunner (supervising producer) in the first season was Tim Prokop. The show was originally developed by Morningstar Entertainment, and later moved to production company 44 Blue. 7.2.3 Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat.The show was characterized by its use of data compiled in creating a dramatization of the warriors' battle to the death.
Tim Prokop (pilot and season 1 showrunner)ĭeadliest Warrior is a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode. Drew Skye (Pseudonym voiced by David Wenham)