Risk assessment

Risk is the combination of the likelihood and the severity of an incident. A situation could be both unlikely but fatal, highly likely but not cause any injury, and everything in between. Evaluating both axes accurately requires attention to details and knowledge of all factors in the scene.

Portrayal and reality

Most media do not depict the reality of scenes. Artistic license is often taken to frame and describe a scene in a way that appears to be more extreme than it actually is for the purpose of appealing to the audience's fantasies. In reality a responsible scene should have people off-camera, communication between participants, and safety equipment that is not visible to the viewer.

There isn't an inherent problem in portraying a scene in a performative manner; it is a form of creative expression. However, it is important to remember when creating a scene that media is not a good benchmark. Precautions must be taken to ensure safety above all else.