Without any doubt, reality TV is dominating television programming in
Australia. We are constantly seeing programs like MasterChef, The
Block, The Bachelor, The Biggest Loser and Big
Brother at the top of our ratings. While reality television has been
around for some time, you could argue that is has never been more relevant than
at present. What is the reason for this? As outlined by Kerrie Murphy, reality
TV ‘reflects television’s own struggle with alternative media outlets. (It has)
offered free to air stations a unique and importantly cheap form of programming’.
Certainly, the notion of tuning into the same television program every week has
naturally been phased out as a result of series downloads being available
online. Why bother having to plan your life around a TV show and putting up
with ads? Plus, missing just a single week can put you well behind the 8-ball
in terms of plot. Audiences generally prefer to download television programs -
particularly drams - and with technology allowing people to easily connect a
laptop to a home theatre, they can be viewed on a big screen in high
definition.
TV networks are seeing fewer viewing numbers for serious TV dramas that are
rife with plot arcs over a number of episodes and complex characters. To
casually turn on the television and trying to watch these kinds of programs
without starting from the beginning is a bit like opening a book in the middle
and trying to make heads and/or tails of the plot. People are more willing to
watch programs that are more self contained and don’t require all that much
concentration (which helps viewers easily tune out for commercials). Cop dramas
such as CSI work because each episode works within itself,
much like a sit-com.
Reality television has become increasingly popular and now dominates our
ratings for peak times and ultimately it’s been changes in our viewing habits
and the impact of other mediums that has been responsible for the shift.
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to watch your programs, whether you’re into reality television, sports or cop
dramas! We’re also able to help you out with mounting your new plasma to the
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