TV PROGRAM REVIEW (“INSIDE AFRICA” ON CNN)
First, you need to actually watch the show and secondly do a little background research on the presenter, director, writers, and crew. Make notes.
Next, find your niche audience for the review e.g. if you are writing a review for a family-friendly publication, you would likely turn thumbs down on a show containing too many music slots. However, if you are writing for a young adult or college audience, you would likely give the same program two thumbs up. Think about the audience you are writing for and tailor the review to that audience.
The review generally should start out with a brief opinion as to whether or not the show is worth the audience's time. The review then dives into the basic premise and/or plot of the episode or season, highlighting the stars of the show, the production values, and the writing. Then as the critic tell your audience what makes the program great and not so great. If you really like the program, allocate 75 percent of this section to the positives, and vice versa. In your conclusion, use a trademark acceptance (i.e. "two thumbs up") if you recommend the program or thumbs down if not recommendable to your target audience.
