The genre in television programming has greatly altered since the time TV was invented. This is indeed very obvious. However, the concept of bringing televisions shows to reality through the introduction of reality-based programs has broken the classic notion of predictable television, and the offering of unscripted and 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 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 offered with those kinds of entertainment, their perspectives of an outcome for the show becomes obvious, and eventually they have already thought of the possible endings for a show 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 is important to consider culture-sensitive contents so as not to offend one’s religion and social norms, or even face sanctions from the censors.
Regardless of future developments, reality programs will still exist as people like real-time action and as the cliché goes that one’s life is unique, and so as every reality show.
The author is a fan of 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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