Genre in TV programming has significantly changed since the time TV was invented. This is an obvious fact. Still, 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 unscripted and real-time television shows brings the level of watching to a higher level.
Reality shows are watched by thousands of viewers because of the excitement and a plethora of surprises 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 offered with those kinds of entertainment, their perspectives of an outcome for the show becomes obvious, 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 legal sanctions on the part of the censors.
Whatever the developments may be, reality programs 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 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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