subject: Different Genres on Satellite TV [print this page] Science fiction has always been popular TV genre in United States almost since its inception. So far the country has produced some of the best sci-fi TV shows. The most popular of all is the science-fiction program like the iconic Star Trek and its spin-off shows like Star Trek franchise. Today DISH Network airs shows on paranormal themes like Medium, Ghost Whisperer and others that have appeared in the main stream.
Some years back the sci-fi television shows centered around a premise and characters which were essentially based on what they encountered in their adventurous life. However with the changing trend or rather to say, the paradigm shift went towards character centered drama, naturalistic plots and action adventure scenes, which became the standard format of sci-fi shows. Some of these were cosmic themes, exotic setting, sense of wonder, large dumb objects, psychedelic imagery, technobabble and two twisted action. These were mostly in the favor of human content and contemporary themes.
Today even the demographic audience has changed for sci-fi shows that are aired on satellite TV. Now everyone in the family likes to watch them. There was time when sci-fi shows on television addressed moral issues and social themes. But now it is less subtlety and more blatantly revolves around political themes. Today some of the popular sci-fi shows on DISH channels are "The Dead Zone", "Andromeda", "The 4400", " Smallville" and the revised "Battlestar Galactica".
So why do television viewers love to watch these satellite TV shows? You must have noticed that the classic mode of science fiction on TV is a space opera in which the main protagonist and a group of brave men and women venture on an adventurous journey. Star Trek is definitive example for a conventional setting in this category. Some of the notable space station series aired on DISH Network channels were Babylon 5, Deep Space Nine and Star Trek.
Even genre like fantasy also works wonders for DISH TV audiences. They love to watch shows that have animalistic, non-human characters and scientifically amazing settings. Some shows are also liked by viewers, especially the children who love fairy tales. Some of the popular DISH network shows are "The 10th Kingdom", "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" bsed on mythology themes or one divine intervention like "Touched by an Angel" or "Joan of Arcadia". These are some of the popular TV shows which were more towards character drama than action-adventure.
Horror shows are one genre which might not be liked by all but does have a good amount of audiences. This might be due to upsetting nature of horror shows, which might be unsuitable for children to watch. But DISH Network satellite TV also airs some of the best programs which everyone in the family can enjoy. All these satellite TV packages are quite affordable. The family entertainment packages start from $24.99 per month. You can also go for DISH HD channels as you can now get DISH HD free for life offer (with agreement, autopay and paperless billing).
