Friday Night Lights (2 Viewers)

[The Noid]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird.

It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

 

[bigbottom]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

Just skip Season 2.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I believe that... the one character in the book Boobie Miles had a story somewhat similar to Slash, but it still wasn't a complete match.

I've actually gone to 2 local HS football games because of the show and book. First game I went to wasn't very good but I went to a game last night and it was pretty cool. It definitely got me interested in the atmosphere of the game.

Really?

 

[NutterButter]

I'm feeling the urge to start from the beginning skipping season 2 of course.

 

[Wild Young Billy]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

Just skip Season 2.

HIMYM

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Is season 2 the

Spoiler

Landry murder

season?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Season 2 is awful. Definitely a good idea to skip it.

 

[timschochet]

I disagree. Season 2 has it's low points, and it's by far the worst season. But it also has it's moments as well. I loved the whole Riggs as DJ thing. Also enjoyed Matt's tasty little Latin housekeeper.

 

[Abraham]

Season 2 features Tyra at her hottest and is the last we see of Minka Kelly as a regular. It's certainly worth watching.

 

[dmac37]

I disagree. Season 2 has it's low points, and it's by far the worst season. But it also has it's moments as well. I loved the whole Riggs as DJ thing. Also enjoyed Matt's tasty little Latin housekeeper.

Good call the Latin Housekeeper was Smoking Hot!!!!!!

 

[RhymesMcJuice]

Season 2 is awful. Definitely a good idea to skip it.

I still haven't gotten around to watching it, I won't skip it but good to know it's worth getting past when I do.

 

[pollardsvision]

I disagree. Season 2 has it's low points, and it's by far the worst season. But it also has it's moments as well. I loved the whole Riggs as DJ thing. Also enjoyed Matt's tasty little Latin housekeeper.

I agree with your disagreement with the others.

 

[The Noid]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

 

[bigbottom]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Did they say specifically in Season 1 that they weren't sophomores? I always wondered about that.

 

[Soonerman]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Wait until you get to the last couple of seasons and the wholesale "Chuck Cunninghamization" begins. I mean this show must have set a record.

 

[pollardsvision]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Wait until you get to the last couple of seasons and the wholesale "Chuck Cunninghamization" begins. I mean this show must have set a record.

Spoiler

Yeah, I've never seen a show turn over so much of a cast so quickly. I thought they pulled it off brilliantly. Seasons 4 and 5 were actually my favorite.

 

[YSR]

Big fan of this show and have just recently introduced my husband to it. We're still in Season One but he's definitely on board. Looking forward to rewatching the series.

 

[Soonerman]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Wait until you get to the last couple of seasons and the wholesale "Chuck Cunninghamization" begins. I mean this show must have set a record.

Spoiler

Yeah, I've never seen a show turn over so much of a cast so quickly. I thought they pulled it off brilliantly. Seasons 4 and 5 were actually my favorite.

Spoiler

But it wasn't just the turnover, it was the fact that so many characters disappeared into thin air, and were never mentioned again. Even the whole town changed. Dillon in the first 3 seasons was not close to the same town as portrayed in the last 2.

 

[rodg12]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Did they say specifically in Season 1 that they weren't sophomores? I always wondered about that.

I don't think they did, but it's awfully suspicious to make the stud senior QB have a lifelong best friend and girlfriend who are two years younger than him.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Did they say specifically in Season 1 that they weren't sophomores? I always wondered about that.

I don't think they did, but it's awfully suspicious to make the stud senior QB have a lifelong best friend and girlfriend who are two years younger than him.

I don't think the girlfriend thing was an issue. Very common for upper class guy to date freshman or sophomore chicks in high school.The Riggins stuff made no sense though. Kind of the same thing happened with Saracen and Landry. Not sure how they weren't in the same class given how close they were.

 

[pollardsvision]

So, just finsihed season 1, popped in season 2 and watched the first episode. Um, WTF? Is this even the same show? I know it's always a little jarring watching seasons on DVD when there was really a 9+ month time difference in reality, but this is just weird. It's like the bizarro Wire, where Season 2 switched to the docks, only FNL switched to a bad parody of The OC.

I plowed through Season 2 and it turned out to be sub-par for sure, but not as horrible as I was expecting based on the first episode and the reputation it built among fans.Just started Season 3 and the first episode feels so much more like a first season episode, so I'm expecting big things the rest of the way (aside from the leap they made of retro-actively making Riggins, Lyla, Tara, etc. sophmores in season 1.)

Wait until you get to the last couple of seasons and the wholesale "Chuck Cunninghamization" begins. I mean this show must have set a record.

Spoiler

Yeah, I've never seen a show turn over so much of a cast so quickly. I thought they pulled it off brilliantly. Seasons 4 and 5 were actually my favorite.

Spoiler

But it wasn't just the turnover, it was the fact that so many characters disappeared into thin air, and were never mentioned again. Even the whole town changed. Dillon in the first 3 seasons was not close to the same town as portrayed in the last 2.

Spoiler

I agree. I think that just had to be done that way. They graduated many the kids and the coach switched schools. It felt different because they had to introduce a whole new set of characters, a new school, and a new side of town. It was a near impossible task, really, and I thought they pulled it off wonderfully.

 

[pollardsvision]

Big fan of this show and have just recently introduced my husband to it. We're still in Season One but he's definitely on board. Looking forward to rewatching the series.

I don't think FNL is the best show ever (not terribly far off though), but I've always felt like it was the perfect drama for a husband and wife to watch together and both enjoy equally. It sucks it didn't work out that way. What should've been a ratings monster with the whole family tuning in every week turned out to be just the opposite. My guess is that men thought it would just be a stupid TV version of Varsity Blues (I did) and that women thought it would be "just a football show".

 

[The Noid]

Started S4 today and I found Wallace, D'Angelo!

I'm looking forward to it, I like where it seems to be going and the East Dillon setup from S3 seems like a good way to keep the show fresh and not have everyone go to San Antonio State, including Coach Taylor (ala Boy Meets World.)

Although, they once again had to adjust some of the kids ages/classes by having Julie and Landry turning out to have been freshman back in S1.

 

[Daywalker]

Knocked out the series on Netflix over the last month.

Like many have said what a great representation of a marriage. Chandler was very good but Connie Britton is the star here.

Thought an underratted element of the show was the relationship between Saracen and his grandmother. Definetly some of the best scenes in the series. Saracen probably my favorite character in the series.

Did feel a few of the major "moves" in the series were pretty weak or better yet not deserved. Lazy writing.

Taylor wins state then the next year loses an epic game in the state championship. A game in which he makes a gutsy halftime adjustment, putting Saracen back at QB, and they nearly make a incredible comeback. So what happens then? Taylor gets canned. To top it off the stud QB, J.D. McCoy, who they decided to roll with instead of Coach Taylor inexplicably leaves after his sophmore season. No reason given.

Now on to Mrs. Coach. She becomes the principal. Everyone apparently adores her. The school makes Blue Ribbon for academic success. She gives counsel to a pregnant student following legal requirements and guidelines. Girl decides to get an abortion. Mom protests to school board and causes a stir. Boom, Mrs. Coach shown the door.

So Coach Taylor and the beloved principal are canned after great success and no one in the community really comes to their defense. No cheesy student vigil?

Wouldn't take too much imagination to find better ways to get both Coach Taylor and Mrs. Taylor over to East Dillon without such ridiculous machinations. It was just poorly done.

Overall really enjoyed the show despite it's many flaws. I will say it is my favorite show dealing, or not dealing, with statutory rape.

Was cracking up when they nearly ended the series with Riggins downing a cold one.

 

[identikit]

Knocked out the series on Netflix over the last month.Like many have said what a great representation of a marriage. Chandler was very good but Connie Britton is the star here.Thought an underratted element of the show was the relationship between Saracen and his grandmother. Definetly some of the best scenes in the series. Saracen probably my favorite character in the series.Did feel a few of the major "moves" in the series were pretty weak or better yet not deserved. Lazy writing.Taylor wins state then the next year loses an epic game in the state championship. A game in which he makes a gutsy halftime adjustment, putting Saracen back at QB, and they nearly make a incredible comeback. So what happens then? Taylor gets canned. To top it off the stud QB, J.D. McCoy, who they decided to roll with instead of Coach Taylor inexplicably leaves after his sophmore season. No reason given. Now on to Mrs. Coach. She becomes the principal. Everyone apparently adores her. The school makes Blue Ribbon for academic success. She gives counsel to a pregnant student following legal requirements and guidelines. Girl decides to get an abortion. Mom protests to school board and causes a stir. Boom, Mrs. Coach shown the door.So Coach Taylor and the beloved principal are canned after great success and no one in the community really comes to their defense. No cheesy student vigil?Wouldn't take too much imagination to find better ways to get both Coach Taylor and Mrs. Taylor over to East Dillon without such ridiculous machinations. It was just poorly done.Overall really enjoyed the show despite it's many flaws. I will say it is my favorite show dealing, or not dealing, with statutory rape. Was cracking up when they nearly ended the series with Riggins downing a cold one.

Agree with you on most everything here.Also, the Hispanic linebacker just disappears.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Finished watching the series last month and I still miss it. Agree with all of your points and I just dont care. I miss Dillon, Texas.

 

[identikit]

Finished watching the series last month and I still miss it. Agree with all of your points and I just dont care. I miss Dillon, Texas.

Amen, brother.

 

[Apple Jack]

Finished watching the series last month and I still miss it. Agree with all of your points and I just dont care. I miss Dillon, Texas.

Love the show, but I can't think of many places in this country I'd want to live less than a town like Dillon, Texas.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Finished watching the series last month and I still miss it. Agree with all of your points and I just dont care. I miss Dillon, Texas.

Love the show, but I can't think of many places in this country I'd want to live less than a town like Dillon, Texas.

Well since there are no ugly women there I must disagree.

 

[parasaurolophus]

Watching this show again start to finish. Some really forced stuff, but damn I love this show.

 

[Standing Hampton]

What I never understood. Why did they show about high school football on Friday nights? Did it ever occur to them that the reason people liked the show was they liked high school football? I am a hs football coach and I never got into the show because I COULD NEVER WATCH IT!!

 

[pollardsvision]

What I never understood. Why did they show about high school football on Friday nights? Did it ever occur to them that the reason people liked the show was they liked high school football? I am a hs football coach and I never got into the show because I COULD NEVER WATCH IT!!

I don't know why they did that. I can only guess they parked it on Friday's, waiting to see if the ratings ever warranted a move to a better night and, of course, that never happened.I kind of disagree though, with your general point. Other than Friday being a terrible night to try to build an audience, I really don't think this show was actually meant for football fans.I think they tried to market it that way at first, but ultimately, this is a chick show that men will love too. The football is only important in that it can keep men on the couch long enough to fall in love too. They can tell themselves they are watching a football show, even though they are really caught up in a chick drama. A wonderful, wonderful chick drama.Most of the people I know that have seen it really like it, but it's the women, especially, that do. I think the show could've had a huge audience if they could've found a way to get women in early. Though, I guess there are plenty of women in the stands for HS football games that would've loved this show.

 

[YSR]

Tim Riggins always made me feel like a female

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Tim Riggins always made me feel like a female

Me too. And I say this with an unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality.

 

[offdee]

What I never understood. Why did they show about high school football on Friday nights? Did it ever occur to them that the reason people liked the show was they liked high school football? I am a hs football coach and I never got into the show because I COULD NEVER WATCH IT!!

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[identikit]

What I never understood. Why did they show about high school football on Friday nights? Did it ever occur to them that the reason people liked the show was they liked high school football? I am a hs football coach and I never got into the show because I COULD NEVER WATCH IT!!

I don't know why they did that. I can only guess they parked it on Friday's, waiting to see if the ratings ever warranted a move to a better night and, of course, that never happened.I kind of disagree though, with your general point. Other than Friday being a terrible night to try to build an audience, I really don't think this show was actually meant for football fans.I think they tried to market it that way at first, but ultimately, this is a chick show that men will love too. The football is only important in that it can keep men on the couch long enough to fall in love too. They can tell themselves they are watching a football show, even though they are really caught up in a chick drama. A wonderful, wonderful chick drama.Most of the people I know that have seen it really like it, but it's the women, especially, that do. I think the show could've had a huge audience if they could've found a way to get women in early. Though, I guess there are plenty of women in the stands for HS football games that would've loved this show.

It wasn't always on Friday nights IIRC.

 

[pollardsvision]

What I never understood. Why did they show about high school football on Friday nights? Did it ever occur to them that the reason people liked the show was they liked high school football? I am a hs football coach and I never got into the show because I COULD NEVER WATCH IT!!

I don't know why they did that. I can only guess they parked it on Friday's, waiting to see if the ratings ever warranted a move to a better night and, of course, that never happened.I kind of disagree though, with your general point. Other than Friday being a terrible night to try to build an audience, I really don't think this show was actually meant for football fans.

I think they tried to market it that way at first, but ultimately, this is a chick show that men will love too. The football is only important in that it can keep men on the couch long enough to fall in love too. They can tell themselves they are watching a football show, even though they are really caught up in a chick drama. A wonderful, wonderful chick drama.

Most of the people I know that have seen it really like it, but it's the women, especially, that do. I think the show could've had a huge audience if they could've found a way to get women in early.

Though, I guess there are plenty of women in the stands for HS football games that would've loved this show.

It wasn't always on Friday nights IIRC.

Good call.It appears that S1E1 was a Monday (9/11/06)

E2 and E3 were on a Tuesday (10/10 and 10/17)

4 and 5 back to Monday

6-10 back to Tuesday

Then a few episodes on Wednesday

One on Tuesday

Back to Wednesday, where it finished Season 1

Then after terrible Season 1 ratings (gosh, I can't imagine why....) it started Season 2 on Fridays.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

my wife and I just ran through the entire series in a little over a month. damn good show, and I already miss it. even though I know it's impossible, it's one of those shows that I wish would just go on forever. a new batch of characters works because of the turnover of high school. a new location works because of the turnover of a coaching job. I'm really looking forward to the movie "sequel" to find out what the Taylors have been up to.

my favorite character was coach. like someone else said, he was frequently gruff and critical, but always with the intention of doing the right thing. just an amazing acting job by Kyle Chandler.

and "Tim Riggins" has become a regular part of my vocabulary. what a great character.

 

[offdee]

I'm really looking forward to the movie "sequel" to find out what the Taylors have been up to.

What's this now?

 

[schlesinj]

Movie?

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/06/10/friday-night-lights-movie-atx-festival/

 

[Abraham]

Top 5 show.

 

[NutterButter]

Top 5 show.

If its not, its darn close. Some really great characters in that show. One of the few shows that I really was sad to see come to an end.

 

[Abraham]

Top 5 show.

If its not, its darn close. Some really great characters in that show. One of the few shows that I really was sad to see come to an end.

1. I try and tell people that its not about football but about people. 2. Tim may be the best tv character ever. Not sure who Taylor klitcje's agent is, but he sucks. Dude should be a star.

 

[whoknew]

Top 5 show.

If its not, its darn close. Some really great characters in that show. One of the few shows that I really was sad to see come to an end.

1. I try and tell people that its not about football but about people.2. Tim may be the best tv character ever. Not sure who Taylor klitcje's agent is, but he sucks. Dude should be a star.

Mrs. Coach is the perfect woman.

 

[Abraham]

Yes she is.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

This show had it all.

--Hot ### women in every scene

--Excellent character development & actors

--Centered around a backdrop of football

Perfect.

 

[pollardsvision]

I'm pretty sure that Devin is on that show "How to Live with Your Parents". One of the chicks that works with Sarah Chalke.

 

[NutterButter]

Top 5 show.

If its not, its darn close. Some really great characters in that show. One of the few shows that I really was sad to see come to an end.

1. I try and tell people that its not about football but about people.2. Tim may be the best tv character ever. Not sure who Taylor klitcje's agent is, but he sucks. Dude should be a star.

Not sure, but Riggins was such a great character and he was born to play that role. You'll never find a more realistic and just awesome set of tv parents.

 

[Apple Jack]

He was the lead in two of the biggest films of the last couple years, one of which I think lost the most money of any film ever.

 

[NutterButter]

He was the lead in two of the biggest films of the last couple years, one of which I think lost the most money of any film ever.

He'll always be Tim Riggins to me and I'll never say anything bad about him. I love that man.