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Thank You, Viceland

"It's a TV channel."

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Viceland is a TV channel that is reinventing what we thought we knew about modern television.

We are so used to the media extorting fabrications of the truth. Many reality series on channels such as Bravo and E! are scripted, and many of the news networks such as CNN, NBC, and ABC Network are biased. While Bravo and E! can be influenced by viewership and ratings, CNN, NBC, and ABC Network can be influenced by political agendas. So when are we getting the truth? In a world that stresses the importance of honesty, but lacks it, "Viceland" and its various programs stick out to me. From documentaries to reality series, "Viceland" elicits a broad spectrum of eye-opening, candid material.

Not only is "Viceland" an authentic source, but it is also a controversial one. This TV channel does not necessarily target the average audience, and I think that is part of what makes it so unique. You can watch "Gaycation" with Ellen Page if you are interested in learning more about LGBTAQ+ cultures across the globe, or you can watch "Black Market" with Michael K. Williams to learn about the underground economies in diverse areas. If you are interested in hearing about the different artists behind some of the most fascinating music scenes, "Noisey" is for you. If you are interested in exploring the world of fashion and learning about some of the pivotal issues that the fashion industry tends to ignore, "States of Undress" is for you. "Viceland" has a show for everyone. It's loud and liberal perspective on diversified lifestyles and real issues allows viewers to grasp a better understanding of the world around them. So not only are you enjoying what you watch, but you are learning from the content as well. What more could you ask for?

If you are ever at home flipping through the TV channels, all I ask is for you to give Viceland a chance. As intriguing as it is to watch "The Bachelorette" and as mindless as it is to sit back and enjoy "Bob's Burgers," I guarantee you will probably gain much more from one single episode of any of "Viceland" program.


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