Two new reality shows air on SciFi channel
The new SciFi reality show Chase has proven to be a hit amongst the masses. The host of the show, Trey Farley, releases personnel called the Hunters one by one to tag out runners. The runners are chosen like any reality show. As the time runs out on the runners the challenge gets more and more difficult as more and more hunters are released, new rules are applied, gadgets that keep the Hunters at bay are released, and the quadrants of the playing board are cut in half to make it interesting for the unsuspecting runners. Chase closely resembles an action-based video game where it mixes reality show concepts with an antagonist and protagonist. The producers of Chase created a new environment of the reality show genre adding in an aspect of paranoia and fear. Only time will tell how long the show will last. There are three completed episodes in lineup. The show airs on Tuesdays 10/9 C.
Another new show that’s come out for the SciFi channel in recent days is Estate of Panic. In this claustrophobic reality show, a group of contestants enter a house full of booby traps and strange happenings. The contestants are forced to play in three challenges where two get eliminated. The final player left standing faces a challenge in the Vault Room. Scott Valentine hosts this show that also puts a new spin to reality shows. While Chase and Estate of Panic air on the SciFi channel and not on the big four networks, the chance of competition to stay afloat is slim, however, its uniqueness should stand on its own. Survivor, Amazing Race, and Big Brother maintains their popularity, but the same premise stands season after season in those shows and the many that are in syndicated television. At least Chase and Estate of Panic brings something new to the table. The SciFi channel attempted a reality show three years ago with Mad House in 2005. The show lasted one season, but many of the aspects of the show emulated those of Survivor, Amazing Race, etc. Perhaps Chase and Estate of Panic can exceed the expectations, but it’s up to the public to understand it. Estate of Panic airs Wednesdays 10/9 C.