Entertainment
Four years on, Australian Ninja Warrior is a ratings winner. Why? – Sydney Morning Herald
In a TV landscape where streaming options are abundant to the point of overwhelming, why are so many of us choosing to watch the reality sports competition?
Theres a long history of Olympic sports and athletes attracting millions of TV viewers… This show is about celebrating sporting achievement and glorifying these competitors for being able to do something that no one else can do, Dr Nickl says.
When you look at the shows contestants theyre all these heroes that local press is writing about, claiming their piece of the franchise. It really taps into that national fantasy.
Despite its crowd-pleasing sporting focus it also trades in a tried-and-…
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