Death. The end of existence on our planet is something that should not be taken lightly. Television depicts death in many ways, sometimes you see somebody die every episode and sometimes a whole show is based on one death. Death should never be celebrated and should not be used as a way to sell a program to audiences. There is no doubt that during sweeps week, networks kill of characters in their shows just for views and that gets more people watching. However, they are not killing the characters for the right reasons. They are killing off key characters just for the sake of ratings rather than killing off characters because the writers feel the it would be the best idea for the show.
Theo Galavan dies in GOTHAM… Photo Courtesy of FOX
Deaths are crucial to most stories and we realize that sometimes deaths can be used for the sake of ratings. In the business of social networking and broadcasting, companies sell audiences to advertisers to make money. However, most deaths in television should show more drama and show mourning sequences, especially if that character was a well-loved character. Death on television is necessary because if they are trying to portray a story, it would be very difficult to capture the essence of death if they death is not seen and that would not call for the perfect television experience. Kids watching death on television could be harmful but could be beneficial. If kids are watching violence depicted on television, it must be made clear to the kid that killing someone is not moral and not accepted in society. However, if a kid is mature enough to realize that death is a real thing and is something that can not be erased. Sesame Street taught children a way of coping with death and that is something we can consider to be a good thing. However, if we see shows that suggest people who commit suicide are in a powerful position rather than a mental disorder that should be treated, that should not be shown to children or impressionable teenagers and young adults.
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