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Friday Night Lights (TV show)

A TV show about a small town Texas football team

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Probably the best show on TV...

Feb 27, 2009

by darin3

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Not only is it filmed in and around Austin, TX - where I call home - but it appeals to such a wide audience and is simply gripping television. I mean, if my wife (an avid sports non-fan) loves it, you know it's gotta be good.

Sure, it's about football. But it's about much more than that too. The relationship between the head coach - played by Kyle Chandler - and his wife is just amazing. You'd think that they were actually married. Terrific acting.

You want to root for just about every character in the show. You find yourself thinking about the show days later. You can't wait for the next episode.

The book was terrific. The movie was excellent. The show - at least in my opinion - is by far the best medium of the three. I highly recommend watching.... and try getting the first seasons on DVD to catch up. They're all worth watching.

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aaronkshaffer April 01, 2009

I concur. The show is terrific, pretty authentic, and altogether well done. The actors pretty much have carte blanche with the scripts, creating some real dialogue, especially between the coach and his wife. Also, the use of music, from mainstream, to indie to the Explosions in the Sky mainstays convey some real emotion. Season 3 has stepped up what was a lackluster Season 2 - I hope they do get to Seasons 4 & 5. As darin1 suggested, I'd rent or buy the DVDs and start from the beginning. They are all worth your time...

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darin3 February 28, 2009

I think you'd enjoy it. My wife is not a football fan (or sports fan in general) and she absolutely loves the show. It's riveting television.

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DJRossstar February 28, 2009

I have never sat through a whole episode. I don't like football. Would I still enjoy it?

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Darin Tietgen (darin3)
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I'm a fun and friendly guy from Southern California, now living in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. I enjoy mountain biking, playing poker, enjoying a cold beer on my patio, listening to live music, … more