I think what captured people is the basics of a good story, he showed 8 episodes if hard work, and by no means is outdoor growing like that easy. Carrying bags of dirt all day long, in 4 different patches is no joke.... Now this doesnt mean that everything you seen isnt all for the DVD. What I mean is, the story line is supposed to show suspense, and some tragedy(Helicopters, Failed Crops).
But this is the point, to show the risks involved in an outdoor grow op. The helicopter scenes are in the trailer if you watch it. It shows somone repelling down from the inside of the heli, you really think it was the feds? This is all part of the DVD or movie that he is making, he never said it all was real. The crop that was chopped... how do you know he didnt go in and chop it himself? These are things you gotta remember when people are making entertainment. There is a behind the scenes to this, he said it himself "Smoke & Mirrors".
I think the story was good, hes a talented writer, as I have commented before. Im waiting patiently for episode 12. no big deal if it never arrives.