Are you tired of what's being offered on television? You might want to try Web-based TV shows, a series of (mostly) high-quality productions that rival or best their traditional counterparts. Most of these shows are shorter in length, and they definitely don't have the budget that network shows do, but they're worth watching nonetheless simply because their storylines are compelling and unique. For example, here are five of the most popular Web-based TV shows you can check out right now:
- The Guild: "The Guild" is about a group of online gamers. Episodes vary from 3-8 minutes in length, and the series became so popular that it is now distributed by Sprint and sponsored by Microsoft.
- Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog: Written by Joss Whedon and featuring actor Neil Patrick Harris, Dr.Horrible's Singalong Blog is a show about an aspiring super villain who's just trying to achieve some balance in his life.
- Ask a Ninja: If you've ever wanted to get a ninja's input on all sorts of stuff - relationships, technology, popular culture, etc. - then this is the place.
- Quarterlife: Arguably the most popular Web-based TV series; about a group of twenty-somethings creating a life for themselves.
- Web Therapy: Starring actress Lisa Kudrow (of "Friends"); it's about a therapist with limited patience for other people's problems.
This is just the tip of the iceberg; there are tons of Web-based TV series and shows, with more coming out on a regular basis. Do you have a favorite Web-based show? Share it with us in the comments.
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