This show represents a new low for American television. How gullible do you have to be to believe anything that happens on "Vampires In America" (VIA)? This show takes the concept of scripted reality to a ridiculous extreme, featuring two people hunting non-existent vampires in America. It's as if a couple of high school kids watched "Van Helsing" and thought, "Wouldn't it be cool to be vampire hunters and turn it into a reality show?" Well, they were wrong-it isn't cool, and it certainly doesn't make for good television.
The first and most glaring issue is that vampires do not, and have never, existed. This show is painfully bad and contributes to the dumbing down of America, encouraging viewers to ignore scientific facts. It essentially says, "It's okay to be stupid."
If the Travel Channel wants to reach new heights of unbelievable absurdity, why not create a show about two people traveling to the South Pole to prove the Earth is flat? They could try to get through the great ice wall guarded by penguin soldiers, only to be shocked when they discover that Australia is a real place and that the moon is not just 30 miles across. You might get one season out of that premise, but it would be equally nonsensical.
In summary, "Vampires In America" is a disservice to viewers and a step backward for television.
