TV Shows are Becoming Realistic

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Genre in TV programming has significantly altered since the time television was invented. This is an obvious fact. Yet, the concept of bringing televisions shows to reality through the introduction of reality-based programs has broken the classic notion of predictable TV, and the offering of real-time, unscripted television shows brings the level of entertainment into higher toes.

Reality shows are watched by million televiewers because of the excitement and a plethora of surprises that awaits them since character behavior are 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 idea of an ending for a show becomes predictable, and eventually they have already thought how a show will end even if those programs are not even finished yet. This leads to a challenge to the entertainment think-tanks 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 in order not to offend one’s religion and social standards, or even face sanctions from the censors.

Whatever the developments may be, reality programs will continue to thrive 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 an avid viewer of reality shows such as Pinoy Big Brother Double Up and constantly following the developments in the lives of the housemates particularly Cathy Remperas and Carolyn Batay.

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