The genre in television 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 television, and the offering of unedited, real-time TV shows brings the level of watching to a higher level.

These kinds of shows are watched by million televiewers 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 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 remains a challenge to those who conceptualize TV shows 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.

Regardless of future developments, reality programs will continue to thrive 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 loves to watch the housemates particularly Cathy Remperas and Carolyn Batay.