Taking Aim At Traditional Reality Programming, The History Channel Serves Up A Competition Show For Shooting Enthusiasts
As the History Channel continues to veer away from actual history into the realm of reality television, we have one of the more unusual competition type programs in "Top Shot." Don't get me wrong. There is nothing particularly unique about the format of the show which mirrors countless other elimination programs across the television landscape. But with the subject matter being guns and recreational shooting, the show really caters to a widespread sport that you don't see embraced very often in traditional programming. Thus, lovers of target practice and marksmanship have a show that they can call their own. It's not an exclusive club, however, those that love reality competitions but have never been to a shooting range can also have a bit of fun. The show has the expected reality quirks that you either embrace or loathe. There's quick cut editing for dramatic affect, enthusiastic but obvious commentary from the host ("It's a hit" Survivor alum Colby Donaldson might exclaim...
Got my daughters interested in shooting
I'm a bit of a gun guy, and hoped my two pre-teen daughters would jump on board. This show made it happe. They have women up there, and some cute guys, so it met their criteria, and shows some excellent shooting in interesting circumstances, so it got them asking to go the range. I love the super slow-motion stuff they do to.
Even if you don't shoot, this is a great show!
I absolutely love Top Shot! The competitions are the type that most shooters can only dream of doing, like shooting targets while zooming down a zip line. Of course, the producers make sure there is some animosity and drama between the contestants, but for the most part, these are good hearted people who represent the shooting sports well. Excellent!
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