I watch most of those shows, including whale wars. I think it has to do with how poorly written acted television shows have become. That isn't to say I believe reality tv is totally real. Some of the shows you mentioned are notorious for "creative editing" to make the show more interesting, and don't even get me started on the vex con asshole He gets stung by a bee and the camera guy starts flinging the camera all around while the idiot screams.
But think about it, what scripted shows are still around that are done well? Americans are by large, idiots, who don't appreciate clever shows, and they don't stay around. Instead of watching shows like Mad Men, people watching garbage like 2.5 men. Smart shows simply can't survive, leaving clever people to watch reality drama like the shows you posted.
imho.
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