A Web series is a diverse television program in relation to films; it utilizes the internet to stream videos with various storylines and characters. This new medium has transformed the way viewers can enjoy independent films and homemade videos. Most web series are created with several episodes featuring the main characters taking part in a new plot each week. For fans that enjoy watching more than five hours of television daily, they could be introduced to a web series and find interest in it as well. Personally, I think the one good thing about television is the unique way a storyline in a show can captivate you and draw you in. With so many shows broadcasted on several networks, how can a web series compete or even begin to capture your interest to watch them?
Many web series are sponsored by advertisers who are involved in the creative and production process in making the videos. Companies take advantage of this media outlet to promote their products and generate feedback from the public. With the aid of video streaming technology, more diverse independent films are being produced and broadcasted on the internet for viewers. For example, the WB network, has steadily created many original online web series on their website, http://www.thewb.com/shows/high-drama for fans of popular TV shows such as The O.C, Smallville, One tree hill, Friends, Veronica Mars, etc.
In my opinion, the few web series that I’ve watched were extremely creative and a little weird, but they had some attention-grabbing elements such as a funny script that made me want to watch another episode. For instance, in the web series: “Oh, the Inverted World, a brief filmed production about characters who are facing the nostalgic ordeal of returning home from college, small town life, and oh yeah the inevitable tale that the moon is going to crack and fall. I felt the different scenes were fascinating and a bit crazy. Granting my classmate Alex Torres, viewed the show differently, she said” Although I admire the creativity of the film makers who made Oh, Inverted World, I did not find the film interesting because I did not fully understand the plot and found it to be weird”.
I feel that film is meant to be spontaneous, thrilling, crazy, strange and the more different the better. That being said, I almost always enjoy the simpler, polished films on web sites such as lifetime or the WB.com. These websites broadcast original well-made short films like the “Company” starring Shannen Doherty which captured my interest. Although, it was a brief film and there were awkward moments where I couldn’t understand her character, Shannen’ performance was pretty good.
The power of three, evoked by the charmed sisters starring Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs
Perhaps, it is my absolute love of her late role as a witch in “Charmed”, a TV show where three sisters fought evil demons on a daily basis in order to protect the innocent that has made my solid decision for enjoying those creative web series. Overall, the production of new web series is underway and I’m looking forward to viewing more.
