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Originally Posted by kane
I agree. It seems like those who hate reality TV are supporting good shows. Netflix and Hulu are helping people find new shows and when networks can make easy money with reality shows they might be willing to take a risk here or there on another show that they may otherwise not have.
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That may be a point, however there's market for high end entertainment and it seems that the channels want to invest and take part in a somewhat prestigeous contest.
I'd assume Golden Globes may be getting more prestige these days too, with top Hollywood actors, directors, screenwriters involved. The channels want to have their flagship up there. I reckon we may as well be experiencing almost a golden era these days when it comes to high end TV shows.
Some of those involved perhaps even get more creative freedom on TV than they could get in Hollywood. Too bad it usually lasts up to three, four series max. then the original concept and its momentum in most cases fades away and turns into a milkcow dying a slow death.
Otherwise I don't think "reality" is going anywhere, it's a niche, the programming may be slightly mentally challenging at times, but where is demand there's supply. It's here to stay although the boom where there's like 100 "reality shows" aired at any given time may be overdue.