Local Productions
Another point of criticism of the station has been the perceived lack of involvement in producing South African content. e.tv has commissioned soap operas which are broadcast in prime time, and commissioned the occasional documentary.
Backstage, set in an arts college in Cape Town, started off on a high note when it first aired in 2000, but things soured when e.tv had a dispute with the production company, and several popular cast members left the show. Because of low ratings to other shows in its time slot, Backstage was cancelled as of the end of June 2007. Backstage has since been replaced by a new series called Rhythm City which is set in the South African music industry.
Scandal, set at a tabloid newspaper, experienced increased ratings after its timeslot was changed from 8pm to 7.30pm. In its previous timeslot, the soapie clashed with SABC 1's established soapie Generations.
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