What’s Hot on TV

Just about all of us can say we’re in love with TV shows that make us cringe, wonder, cry and sometimes induce us to punch a wall. Shows that have done just that, and are especially popular this year would have to include the new release, Empire, which currently has 13.9 million viewers tuning in each week.
Most prime time dramas have proven to be innovative, daring and revolutionary. Take for example, Scandal, which portrays an African American woman’s misadventures after a short-lived affair with the President of the United States. This show goes the distance others would not, creating controversy amongst viewers. The controversy and buzz created by these shows lures in more and more people to their television screens each week, just to see what the talk is about. Then, BOOM! Another controversial issue restarts the cycle, contributing to a butterfly effect.
Here are some of the most viewed shows in the current season of 2015:
8:00 Shows:
1. American Idol- 10.38 million viewers (FOX)
2. Survivor- 10.4 million viewers (CBS)
3. The Mysteries of Laura- 7.63 million viewers (NBC)
4. The Middle- 7.47 million viewers (ABC)
5. Arrow- 3.07 million viewers (CW)
9:00 Shows
1. Empire- 13.90 million viewers (FOX)
2. Modern Family- 9.32 million viewers (ABC)
3. Law and Order: SVU- 7.72 million viewers (NBC)
4. The 100- 1.55 million viewers (CW)
Another counterpart that keeps exceptional viewer retention are good storylines and plot points. Long time viewers are often kept on their toes and left guessing at the future of a series by the end of an episode, a season, or even the series finale.
Point is, if you plan to watch any of these shows, remember the goal of the writers is to keep the show refreshing and the viewers always wondering until the time of the reveal. Television shows are just another form of literature. Hopefully, these shows allow us to see a new and versatile perspective on different subjects and issues. Who knows, one day we just might be provided a show that changes the way we see life itself.