Reality Television Controversy

Reality television has recently become a median between documentaries and scripted shows. Nowadays, people have become more familiar with reality shows and their unscripted storylines which constantly attracts the audience’s attention. In other words, reality shows tend to combine different genres of shows to produce one that displays different points of views in regard to dilemmas occurring throughout the world. It is believed that reality shows may be taking over the entertainment business due to their diverse view concerning controversial topics that are occurring throughout the world. Michael Hirschorn, an Emmy-award winning and founder of Ish Entertainment, believes that reality shows are the most authentic to their viewers. Hirschorn is a well-known editor and producer who was a former journalist and editor

He begins by stating the dynamic genre reality shows have in comparison to other shows. The author then expresses the importance of the emotional truth that these shows disclose to their audience. Correspondingly, he talks about the different approaches reality shows have when speaking about controversial topics. Additionally, the authenticity behind the stories told on such shows have improved peoples understanding of unfamiliar circumstances. Reality shows have always been demeaned throughout societies due to the confliction people have with such shows. The author suggests that people take reality shows more seriously as they include real life scenarios. He addresses the different topics that reality shows openly talk about without filtering their opinion. Moreover, the article tends to cover many different aspects regarding the popularity reality shows have received throughout the years. Then he ends the article by addressing the prejudiced view people have regarding reality