How many ways can you tell a story?

Judging by the deluge of Titanicrelated content poured out like a tidal wave unto TV screens this month, one can be sure that broadcasters are pulling out all the stops to showcase something distinctive in a sea of somewhat similar-looking narratives.

Not since director James Cameron’s Titanic has the entertainment world witnessed this degree of buzz for the doomed liner. Even the feature film, notwithstanding, shall arise from the depths in a 3D reincarnation hitting cinemas this month.

Below is a highlight of major Titanic fare that will premiere this April. See how the most skilful content makers will attempt to recreate the splendour of the era, the magnifi cence of the vessel, the grandiosity of the Edwardian ball, the inexplicable bonds that form in times of crisis, and of course,
the climatic crash that fired the imagination of audiences worldwide.

While it is not uncommon to see ‘tragic’ events manifest on television, the diverse angles in the narrative and the genres by which they’re presented in (a mix of documentary, drama, and docu-drama) remains somewhat unprecedented.

Lest you think this is a review by which a winner must be crowned, let’s just say that in the ocean of
ideas, there should be room aplenty for each vessel to chart its own course without having to label any one vessel “king of the world.” Just this time, let’s celebrate the collective efforts of the best in
television and enjoy a common show-of-interest that the television industry has not witnessed in a
long while.