06-05-2023, 04:38 AM
Whilst it may be cost effective to produce kids versions of shows already running for adults, the problem with most of them is that they merely feature kids and aren't aimed at kids. The target audience is those who normally watch a show but will tend not to watch the kids versions due to a lack of interest, seeing the show as selling out, being dumbed down, etc.
The slot for the show also matters, which is why a broadcaster would maybe want something to appeal to all ages. That isn't the case if the show is for CBBC since the channel isn't for adults. Similarly, Gladiators: Train 2 Win being part of the CITV block meant that the show only had to appeal to kids, but an issue the show had initially was it tried to be educational (contestants were asked questions about health and fitness). Perhaps if it wasn't called Gladiators this format could have worked as viewers wouldn't have felt they were being undermined?
The slot for the show also matters, which is why a broadcaster would maybe want something to appeal to all ages. That isn't the case if the show is for CBBC since the channel isn't for adults. Similarly, Gladiators: Train 2 Win being part of the CITV block meant that the show only had to appeal to kids, but an issue the show had initially was it tried to be educational (contestants were asked questions about health and fitness). Perhaps if it wasn't called Gladiators this format could have worked as viewers wouldn't have felt they were being undermined?