Genre in TV 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 unedited, real-time television programs brings the level of watching to a higher level.

Reality shows are watched by millions of viewers because of the horde of surprises and that level of excitement 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, it should significantly consider culture-sensitive contents so as not to offend one’s religion and social standards, or even face legal sanctions on the part of the censors.

Whatever the next developments will be, reality shows will still exist as viewers like surprises and since most people believe in the cliché that one’s life is unique, so as every show that characters in reality programs portray.

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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