MS4 - Text, Industry & Audience: Lost (Industry)

Becoming aware of trends in television is an issue that will help you appreciate why Production Companies either invest in new series or cancel existing ones. Audiences are constantly changing, can become accustomed to formatted shows and may then seek new forms of entertainment, so the industry must adapt in order to survive and retain popularity with their viewers. Read this article 'TV upfronts: Lost loses its appeal as US plays it safe' from The Guardian which discusses how TV Companies commission and plan future shows dependent upon financing and audience tastes.