why promo? - Page 2

Originally posted by: debayon

I think CID does not need to make a name for itself. A show running for 12 years and recieving stunning reviews from critics is bound to make a name for itself anyways. So, what's the need for a promo? Is it to create unrest and hype so that everyone watches the show? Well, CID already had a huge fan base even before there were promos for the show. So, what's the point of promoting a show that already is widely recognized among people? Instead if they even spend that time bettering the plot and the character making, dialogues, background score etc, they might create wonders and the old charm and zest of CID might revive. Additionally, more and more people will watch CID, and this time around, for the right reasons, and not because of funny scenes etc.

Having said all this, I would vote for 'yes' but still, if they do HAVE to create a promo, make one that does not beat around the bush and one without any BS, don't create unnecessary hype among the loyal fans of CID because it really serves no purpose.

I don't think promo is bad thing. It shows us the preview of what is coming to us. It tells us the story in short. It brings us the passion to see. It makes us energetic and interested about the show.

But I am agree, promo should be right and to the point, not like today's episode. It was worthless and meaningless.

They should bring the real story to us, not the hype. CID has its TRP. It doesn't require extra.

Sorry for bringing this thread back again, but I am just saddened by the turn of events here.

Originally posted by: sayhi2su

promos attract new viewers.

besides, now a days promos are more attractive than the entire episode

Originally posted by: dr.fahmi

@debayon i think promos provide base to success in both TV and BW. even if its a hit show. although purpose of promos are different in both cases. in movies they have to introduce a new concept or theme so they need to attract viewers, and in TVserials mostly purpose is to show next storyline coming up. what ever is the case promos cannot be skipped, they need to hook up the viewers but u r right in saying that there should be correlation with the episode.
now talking about akhari chunauti promo and 2 episodes of this week. its obvious from episodes in last few months that CID production team is already having trouble in making decent cases in 60 minutes episode. now they have come up this idea of making a series of 9 episodes with a single main case for which they have given this 90 seconds promo containing everything, the plan, attack on the CID team and then their return, now with this main script they would have easily made a 2 hours episode ful of suspense, thrill and action, with no need of side stories. in 9 episodes they are definitely going to show attack on trio and trio will return, but as per their plan they have to stretch this 90seconds into 32400seconds, so pace of the case is obviously going to be slow. and after watching Saturday episode, i think they will continue with the minor side cases in up coming episodes too, with main theme of akhari chunauti in background.may be it would gear up in last 2 or 3 episodes, but till then being loyal fans we have to bear whatever is going on.