Holding Television Accountable

<p> This work discusses the impact of television show audience participation and expectations in the age of social media through reception theory, content analysis, and primary research on social media platforms. It explores how audience reception can influence creative decisions and initiatives, such as "cancel culture" and diversity efforts, by thoroughly and critically analyzing shows like <I>Girls, The 100, Big Brother</I>, and <I>Southern Charm</I> to illustrat