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UnREAL (2015)
17K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, "UnREAL" is led by Rachel, a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous footage the program's dispassionate executive producer demands. What ensues is a humorous, yet vexing, look at what happens in the world of unscripted television, where being a contestant can be vicious and producing it is a whole other reality.
Style:
biting, sexy, realistic, semi serious, erotic, captivating, grindhouse, hilarious, tense, touching ...
Audience:
girls' night, family friendly
Plot:
media, showbiz, satire, enemies to lovers, dishonesty, manipulation, artists and showbiz, workplace intrigue, eligible bachelor, workplace situations, blind ambition, desire for fame, media satire, competition, twists and turns, love affair, lifestyle, estate, women, love triangle, broken heart, couples, gay, dating show, lesbian ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century, contemporary
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Style:
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300
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