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The turn of the millennium brought massive competition hits like Survivor and American Idol , which became global franchises with dozens of international adaptations. Why We Watch: The Psychology of Reality TV

Much like movies or true crime, these shows allow viewers to temporarily escape their own lives and problems, activating the brain’s reward system. realitykings com

While modern reality TV feels new, its roots stretch back to the 1940s. The turn of the millennium brought massive competition