Blogging Ideas

The genre in television programming has greatly 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 television, and the offering of real-time, unscripted television programs brings the level of entertainment into higher toes.

These kinds of shows are watched by thousands of viewers 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 given this medium, their idea of an ending for a 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 norms, or even face sanctions from the censors.

Whatever the next developments will be, reality programs will still exist as people want 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.