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Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho
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.
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We are certainly in a golden era of sorts when it comes to TV. Like you say many movie stars are not working in TV. There used to be a taboo of sorts about being a movie star and working in TV. It was like you were at the end of your career. Now that no longer exists. There have been a few big actors talking about how TV gives them the freedom to develop good stories and characters and it offers then quality roles that they might not get in movies right now.
I think with the critical and commercial success of shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men and House of Cards we will see more and more shows that not only strive to bring quality, but also aren't afraid to end the show on a high note instead of dragging it out for years and just letting it die off.