Whether it is traveling to an uninhabited island, like in Survivor, or racing around the world, reality television shows speak to the individuals desire to try something different and meaningful to escape boredom or simply break free from his or her current situation.

What is the purpose of a reality show?

Reality TV is a type of television programming that aims to show how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life. Storm Warning is really just typical voyeuristic reality TV.