The Truth About Reality Shows
October 16th, 2009
The genre in television programming has greatly altered since the time television was invented. This is a fact. However, the concept of bringing televisions shows to reality through the introduction of reality-based programs has broken the traditional notion of predictable television, and the offering of unedited, real-time television programs brings the level of entertainment into higher toes.
These kinds of shows are watched by million televiewers because of the horde of surprises and that level of excitement that they anticipate since behavior of characters are mostly unexpected and the twist and turns of events are not so predictable unlike in the regular television series that we used to watch. But, since viewers are given this medium, their perspectives of an outcome for the show becomes predictable, and eventually they have already thought of the possible endings for a show even if those programs are not even finished yet. This is a challenge to entertainment conceptualizers on how to strategize and formulate reality-based programs that will offer a new flavor and excitement for their target market. Also, it should significantly consider culture-sensitive contents so as not to offend one’s religion and social norms, or even face sanctions from the censors.
Whatever the next developments will be, reality shows will still exist as people want surprises and since most people believe in the cliché that one’s life is unique, so as every show that characters in reality programs portray.
The author is a fan of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up and loves to watch the housemates particularly Cathy Remperas and Carolyn Batay.
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