Reflection 10: What's Hot on Telly?—Must-See TV from Around the World

We are all familiar with America's hottest TV shows. Often, other English-speaking countries are, too. In fact, American shows, ranging from Mad Men to How I Met Your Mother to The Walking Dead, have found huge audiences in those countries. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of their shows in the United States. But just what are the hottest shows for our cousins in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? While some Canadian and British shows have achieved US success (e.g. Degrassi, Downton Abbey), most of the television from these countries is largely unknown to American viewers. For this reflection, watch, then write about three trendy international programs (one from the UK, one from Canada, and one from Australia/New Zealand). In your analysis, examine the differences and similarities between our countries, such as tone, language, subject matter, and humor. Finally, consider if the shows you watched have any potential for mainstream success in America. Could what is hot there, be hot here?

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Note: Broadcasting standards in these countries are often very different than those in the United States, so you may find more profanity, violence, even nudity, in these shows.

Requirements:

• Be in MLA Style
• Be two full pages in length
• No works cited page necessary for this reflection

Due: We 05.01