Reality TV

Reality TV, short for reality television, is a genre of television programming that presents unscripted real-life situations and often features ordinary people rather than professional actors. The content typically includes a variety of formats such as competitions, lifestyle shows, documentary-style series, and social experiments. Reality TV aims to entertain viewers by showcasing authentic human experiences, relationships, and conflicts while often involving elements of drama and suspense. The genre gained widespread popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with landmark shows that contributed to its rise, such as “Survivor” and “Big Brother.” Reality TV often blurs the lines between entertainment and reality, inviting audiences to engage with the lives of participants and influencing popular culture.