Ultimately, are a distorted mirror of society. They amplify our narcissism, our greed, our lust, and our resilience. We claim to hate the fakeness, yet we binge the drama. We decry the exploitation, yet we cannot stop watching the trailer for the next season.
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: Docu-soaps that follow real lives, such as Dubai Bling or the Real Housewives franchise. Ultimately, are a distorted mirror of society
One reason networks and streamers (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Peacock) are doubling down on is economic. A single episode of a high-end scripted drama like Stranger Things can cost $30 million. A season of Love Island or Below Deck costs a fraction of that. We decry the exploitation, yet we cannot stop