# Arranged Marriage Reality TV HBO Now Casting Volunteers By thischick | Published 2008-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hbo-now-casting-volunteers-for-upcoming-reality-tv-show-arranged-marriage References: [arrangedmarriagetv](http://www.arrangedmarriagetv.com/) We've pretty much seen everything there is to see when it comes to reality television. We've witnessed extreme examples of what people will do for money and what people will do for love. But what about what people will do for the opportunity to find a lifelong mate? HBO and Lifetime Television are now looking to cast four people to be in their newest reality television show called ”[Arranged Marriage](http://www.arrangedmarriagetv.com)”. The concept is that arranged marriage has a success rate of 85% and the producers hope to test out that success rate with the four participants on the show. The chosen four will have to marry a complete stranger chosen for them by family and friends and the cameras will document the making of the marriage and how a lifelong bond forms between two strangers. It's an interesting opportunity but maybe reality television has gone a little too far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Arranged Marriage Reality TV:** The trend of creating reality TV shows that explore unconventional romantic relationships. - **Alternative Dating Options:** A trend in exploring unconventional and non-traditional ways of finding a lifelong partner. - **Ethical Reality TV:** A trend in creating reality TV shows that explore ethical issues and challenges societal norms. ### Where This Applies - **Television:** The television industry can explore new formats that push the boundaries of entertainment and offer unique viewership experiences. - **Dating Services:** The dating industry has an opportunity to explore alternative and unconventional methods of matchmaking and finding a lifelong partner. - **Social Commentary Media:** The media industry can explore producing content that challenges societal norms and opens up conversations around cultural practices and traditions, while providing ethical commentary and exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Matchmaking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriage-mate.md) - [Reality Show-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-is-blind-game.md) - [Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-5.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Reality Dating Show Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-is-wine.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Bespoke Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-million-matchmaking.md) - [Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choose-love-1.md) - [Virtual Wedding Planning Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-about-weddings.md)