My Cart - Television is changing, as we know it. With online only TV show House of Cards on Netflix being nominated for Golden Globe awards and winning Primetime Emmy awards, the industry looks like it has taken notice. Many people believe that one of the major aspects of what makes House of Cards so good is the ability to watch all the episodes back to back with no commercials or programming schedules to get in the way. The story in an episode can move organically because there is no need for flashbacks as the previous episode is fresh in the viewers mind.
In addition to House of Cards there have been other series made by Netflix including Arrested Development, proving to be hugely popular. There are also rumours of Netflix being interested in working with Ricky Gervais . As more and more film makers are lured by the creative freedom of a network free production it will cause changes to the way we view television. We have seen a lot of technological advancements in the way we view our shows with the emergence of HD and 3D. However, the way a television show is made has largely stayed the same: a network has to approve a series to get commissioned for a pilot, the pilot has to go through a focus group, more often than not these shows don’t get approved. With the emergence of Youtube and social networking sites, the internet is a cheaper and less painstaking way for film makers to get their films and series seen. Netflix have seen this opportunity and capitalised by offering to make shows on the internet.
What does this mean for your viewing? Although online shows are in the minority at the moment, it is a good idea to invest in a television that can play shows on the internet. Here at Electronic World our cheap smart TVs are compatible with online viewing. The future is Smart TV so if you are thinking of investing in a television set then it is a good idea to purchase one that will stand the test of time. If you would like to find out more information about our smart TVs don’t hesitate to Contact Us.
