Televisions Lack of Creativity

Why is it that television programs constantly represent the same situations? This question has a simple answer: profits. The same three profit driven television networks dominate the industry. Because of this, television has become nothing more than repetitive nonsense that lacks creativity. A great example of this is the CBS show CSI. The original series, taking place in Las Vegas, became a quick hit. This brought in large amounts of profits for the network. Soon CSI: Miami and CSI: New York came to fallow. Keeping in line with the original program the sequels, so to speak, followed the same format of an intelligent yet quirky male leader. The "team" is made up of an array of character both male and female, usually stereotyping the city in which the show is set in.

This seems to be nothing more than a simple format followed in order to create a successful show. And that is exactly what it is. Program development is costly and programmers try to avoid risk. Producers tend to stick to the tried-and-true methods which are most likely to produce success. Because of this audiences are left with second rate television shows.