The genre in television programming has greatly altered since the time TV was invented. This is a fact. Still, 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 real-time, unscripted television shows brings the level of watching to a higher level.
Reality shows are watched by million televiewers because of the excitement and a plethora of surprises that they anticipate 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 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, the inclusion of culture-sensitive elements must be considered in order not to offend one’s religion and social standards, or even face legal sanctions on the part of the censors.
Regardless of future developments, reality shows will still exist as viewers like surprises 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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