2000/2001 Program Trends


Every year, there are certain trends in the new season


Last year, we saw the following trends
 
“Teen Spirit”
Breaking the Fourth Wall
High Concept TV
A multitude of teen and young adult series
TV character directly addresses the camera/audience

 

 

Series about aliens, vampires, virtual reality, etc.

 

Here is a look at this year's trends

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”
With four airings a week, this show is a trend on its own
“Sci-Fi”
Among the 2000/2001 shows falling into the sci-fi genre are The Lone Gunmen, Freaky Links, Night Visions, Freedom, Level 9, and Dark Angel
“The Name Game”
A number of feature film stars are featured including Bette Midler, Gabriel Byrne, Geena Davis, and Oliver Platt