The genre in television programming has significantly altered since the time TV was invented. This is a fact. Yet, 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 unscripted and real-time TV shows brings the level of entertainment into higher toes.
Reality shows are watched by million televiewers because of the horde of surprises and that level of excitement that awaits them 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 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 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 standards, or even face sanctions from the censors.
Regardless of future developments, reality shows will continue to thrive 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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