Term Paper 3

 

    Reality TV is a kind of television entertainment programming that documents unscripted real life situations. It often features people the world may not know about rather than professional actors and actresses. The point of reality TV is to entertain people by showcasing real emotions, conflicts, and experiences. 

    Many people around the world watches or has watched a reality TV show. It is a part of the media. This genre of television comes in many different variations. You have shows based on competition like "Survivor" or "America's Got Talent". Then you have shows that just follows people on the their day to day life like " Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and "Chrisley Knows Best". 

https://youtu.be/LXOi_wpbweA?si=kwjYWmW-GY1u38As

    Love Island is a reality dating show where contestants, known as "Islanders", live in a secluded villa and compete to find love. The show features a group of single contestants who live in an isolated villa and try to couple up to avoid being eliminated. They are monitored by cameras and microphones, and the public can vote on who they want to stay on the show. Since it is a competition, the islanders participate in various different games and challenges to test their abilities. The winners of these games and challenges will sometimes receive a special prize. If an islander gets eliminated it is either because they remained single or the public voted them out on the Love Island mobile app. The public vote on which couple they want to be the winners at the end of the season. The winning couple gets a cash prize. Love Island is a show that originated in the UK back in 2005 as "Celebrity Love Island" and ever since, there has been several international versions. Love Island USA, Love Island South Africa, and Love Island Spain.

    Love Island aims to reach a young audience between the ages of about 16-34. This show's success comes from its ability to reflect and amplify modern dating culture. It also allows viewers to engage in the show. The show encourages community engagement with its target audience on social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok. Influencers who are featured in the show help bring in new viewers and keep existing viewers engaged with the show. After the show, many of the contestants go on to have large social media platforms. 

    Chrisley Knows Best was a reality TV docuseries that followed the lives of the wealthy Chrisley family, including real estate tycoon Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie. The show offered a look into the lives of the Chrisleys and their luxurious lifestyle. It aired on the USA Network in 2014 but the show was canceled after Todd and Julie were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in June 2022. Prosecutors alleged that the Chrisleys submitted fake documents to banks to get loans, including a false credit report and fake bank statements. They were accused of defrauding community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. Prosecutors alleged that the Chrisleys hid their wealth from tax authorities. They were indicted in August 2019 and found guilty on June 2022. They were sentenced to 7 and 12 years in prison and began their sentences in January 2023. Due to good behavior though, their sentences got reduced and are eligible for further reductions. The Chrisleys' accountant, Peter Tarantino, was also charged and is currently serving time in prison AP News

    The show had a spin-off called Growing Up Chrisley that focused on Chase and Savannah Chrisley, Todd and Julie's kids. The family is set to return to TV with a new docuseries that will focus on the kids and Todd's mother picking up their lives after their parents were locked up. 

    In order for reality TV show to be successful, it must include a compelling concept, relatable characters, interesting challenges, authentic casting, strong storytelling through editing, and a well crafted narrative that keeps the viewers engaged in the show, all while maintaining a sense of realism and allowing viewers to feel connected to the cast. C&I Studios "Love Island" and "Chrisley Knows Best" are good reality TV shows that fits that criteria in their own ways.