A lot of us like to watch these sort of comedic reality TV shows. Some of you may like The Office, or my personal favorite, Malcolm in the Middle. They provide comedic relief after a stressful day through their witty humor. But what makes us like these types of shows so much? Each Next Step reality show has different properties that make them unique and favored. However, they are all founded on some of the same basic principals. They are all made so that the average person can relate to it. They each depict average people living average lives. This helps the viewers connect more with the content. Alternatively, the things that make them “next step” is really what draws viewers in. In Malcolm in the Middle, this average reality show is taken to the next step by showing the family’s accomplishments in love, school, and family bonds. It appeals to everyone in the family because each character gets their chance in the spotlight and accomplish things that the average person maybe wouldn’t achieve. We must be careful when watching next step TV shows so that we aren’t tricked into thinking that this is how our lives should be.

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