Friday Night Lights - Season One (2006-2007)

Friday Night Lights (2006-????)

Created by: Peter Berg

Season: One (2006-2007)
Genre: Drama | Sport
Number of Episodes: 22
Episode Running Time: 60 Minutes
Viewed: Owned DVD

Every day counts. One night matters.

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Comments: After having some interest in the first few episodes of Friday Night Lights, the show really started to hook me. The show features excellent actors that truly embody their characters, as well as awesome directing that is both natural and different than what you would normally see in a television drama. The part of the show that annoyed me the most, however, was the lack of cohesion between some episodes. One of the best examples is the friendship between Smash and Riggins. In the first episode, it's made clear that the two hate each other, and they subsequently almost come to blows. But a few episodes later, and they're hanging out. And then, in an attempt to somewhat explain this, a few episodes later they talk about how they're cool with each other on the football field, but off they'll never be friends. Yet, a few episodes later, they're out drinking with Saracen, and they're all the best of friends. Now I understand the makers of the show need a way for all of the characters to be in scenes together, and I'm fine with that. I just wish they could have shown some more of the interaction to see the mutual respect grow between the two, at least to help the overall story arc. Overall though, Friday Night Lights is an engaging and entertaining show. And while I don't think it's quite as good as many critics have stated (in terms of writing and original ideas used each week), the show's overall look and feel is awesome, and one that I have become completely addicted to. Bring on Season 2.