Okay, you're right...I plagarized the title from Entertainment Weekly. But really, this is the best show you're not watching...and you should be watching it! Because it is darn awesome!
I was flipping channels the other day (yes, I am a female flipper), and I landed on this show. In fifteen minutes I was completely hooked. I am now addicted. And the season is over. But I am hoping hoping hoping that there will be a season two. I just heard that six more scripts have been ordered. Whoo-hoo! But no decision has been made yet on a full season two.
I am a tv person. I watch a lot of television. And I can admit that some of what I watch is crap. But this show is not crap. It just won a Peabody Award! What is a Peabody Award? Honestly, I'm not sure. But evidently its prestigious.
Okay, the suspense is over. The show is:
http://www.nbc.com/Friday_Night_Lights/
You can watch episodes from the season on the website. Check it out. Its REALLY REALLY good.
I know there are several quality shows out there that are struggling in the ratings. Only a few of them will be saved from cancellation. I hope this is one of them.
ETA: After reading over this entry, I felt I should say more, to explain why I think the show is so good, without giving away the plot. So here goes: First of all, its not just a show about football. And its not just a show about high school. Its an ensemble cast, with excellent writing, great storylines, so much goes on in every episode that it feels almost like a mini movie every week. It tackles many tough issues facing people in this country today. And for someone who has grown up in several places in this great state, I can tell you that the portrayal of small town Texas, and the residents who live therein, is spot on.
If I say too much more, I'll start giving aways plotlines, and I don't want to do that. Follow the link. Try the first episode (hopefully its still available!) I hope you get hooked.
librarianintx
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