Friday Night Lights (TV)

[Myles]

I thought the movie was solid. It had a darker vibe, and was supposedly much closer to the book.

[kangus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihYkEAQ_DY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihYkEAQ_DY)

[Brian M.]

I miss this show so much :(

[virms]

They are supposedly going to make a movie with the original cast.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

In July 2011, it was reported that Friday Night Lights creator Peter Berg was trying to pitch a second movie with the cast of the series which would pick up where the show left off, to Universal Pictures.[88] During Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour on August 1, 2011, Berg confirmed that the script was completed and the movie is on track for a potential 2012 release.[89] Berg spoke further about the film in February 2012 when he stated that Jason Katims was "about done with the script". He said that the plot of the upcoming film was inspired by real-life college football coach Mike Leach. Berg didn't give any release dates or timing, indicating that making the film entirely depended on when the actors will be available. He went on to say that, "if we can get everyone in the same room at the same time, we all want to do it. We're not done with 'Friday Night Lights.' "[90]

Hell, just make it a Tim Riggins film about him being taken to Mars to fight aliens... or Wolverine or something.

[Chris Scott]

This is getting shown on Sky Atlantic in the Uk. Going to watch it all again.

[Tim]

I loved the first 2 seasons, was alright with season 3, but I was ready for it to be over by season 4 and don't feel very optimistic about a movie since I kinda had to force myself through season 5.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

I always considered 2 to be the "bad" season and found 3 as good as 1. 4 & 5 was basically a different show as the entire set of characters had changed and if you didn't end up relating to them like the first set I can see how people wouldn't like Seasons 4 & 5.

[Tim]

Yeah you're right, I was thinking the storyline with Landry as a murderer was season 3 which I thought was a dumb angle but it was season 2.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

THAT NEVER HAPPENED :squint:

[Canuck]

I thought the show had some of it's best writing in the last seasons. Top form start to finish. Love it.

[RFF Champ]

I thought the show had some of it's best writing in the last seasons. Top form start to finish. Love it.

Completely agree. Once they got over the initial bumps with integrating the new characters and actually focussed on them the show was every bit as good as it ever was in the final seasons. The point that the new characters became interesting was when they finally packed Matt Saracen off to Chicago because it really meant the new characters could grow into their roles.

[Tim]

I thought Julie going to college and the affair with the TA was terribly dull. I also wasn't a fan of the QB and the story with his dad coming back and becoming too involved with the colleges and pissing off Coach Taylor, I feel like I've seen that story a million times. I actually think they did something similar with Smash Williams but I could be wrong.

I don't think I was willing to accept a new cast, because the only episodes I remember liking were the ones where the original cast came back for a surprise appearance.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

They did it slightly with JD McCoy and his Dad trying to get control of the team.

I liked (and hated) the Julie storylines from the last season. Loved because it perfectly fit her character as an idiotic little girl trying to be an adult as she had always been written as someone who thinks they're smarter and more mature than they are. Hated it because well it made her easy to hate.

[dunno]

I didn't like the Julie/TA or the Tami/Epic (I think that was her name) storylines in season five. The last season took some time to get going, I thought, but finished great.

[LOCONUT]

So I am about 5 episodes into season 1 and I cant believe how quickly you get invested in the characters. Most of the female actors not named Connie Britton are fucking terrible at acting but they are so fucking delicious that it is okay with me.

Anyway, I love this so far.

[Miotch]

Minka Kelly is fucking perfect.

[LOCONUT]

Some of her scenes are cringe worthy, but yes, she is retarded hot.

[LOCONUT]

Also, everyone should have the chance to watch the pilot with uber drunk Mitch. His cheering and reciting show lines as they happen is tremendous. This show has clearly inspired him inside his heart.

[Miotch]

Ahahaha, clear eyes full hearts can't lose

[Chris Scott]

I've still not watched any of season 5 after all this time. I've just not got around to watching it but I got it from ebay 2 weeks ago. But because its an excellent show, I'm watching them from the start. I'm onto season 3 already.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

I think of Season 4 & 5 as one season as really they tell the one story and after just watching Season 4 the whole Lions storyline just felt so... incomplete.

[Chris Scott]

5 still a decent season?

1 and 3 are my best.

[Slare]

Just started watching this from the start today. Strangely enough the film soundtrack is one of my favorite scores so I already love the style and sound its made with.

[Chris Scott]

You'll defo enjoy the show.

[Slare]

7 episodes in and fucking hooked. Just grabs you so quick.

[LOCONUT]

Poor kid from Tulane is like a real life Jason Street. I wonder if he has a Lila.

[Slare]

Fucking hell lads this programme is incredible.

Just finished Season One there, had a wee cry at the end.

[Brian M.]

Coach Taylor might be my favorite character on any show, ever. Even with this show went bad with some of it's storylines, he carried it to something more than watchable.

[Slare]

Getting into Season 2 now. Strange that they had him move away then come straight back four episodes in.

The characters are all absolutely amazing in this. I care about every single one of them. Every story line. Love it.

Landry has come into his own as a belter, Lyla has turned a bit strange but I fucking love her tits and arse, Smash is fucking amazing and I get goosebumps when coach Tayler gives encouragement to people.

I love this show so much.

[Chris Scott]

Yep Coach Taylor is an inspiration to everyone, I love him. I like he's a father figure to all the lads.

[Chris Scott]

Got through season 3, love the season. Last 2 episodes where fantastic.

One thing I've changed my mind on is Matt Saracen I didn't really like him at first but I warmed to him come the end of season 3.

[Brian M.]

Getting into Season 2 now. Strange that they had him move away then come straight back four episodes in.


I believe they wrote the season 1 finale as though it would be the last season, which is why they kind of had to rush to come up with a convoluted conclusion to that story.

[Slare]

Yeah that makes sense. I was quite glad, It still has plenty mileage in Dillon and they can make more of it when he does actually go.

[Chris Scott]

So I destroyed season 4 and I'm now 2 episodes into season 5 which I haven't seen yet. Man I love this show and don't want to end it.

[LOCONUT]

Just finished Season 1. Wife says I am a lot like Coach Taylor. :cool:

[Slare]

I'm half way through season 3.

I know two ended abruptly because of the writers strike but think they just carried on with season three like the second half of season 2 actually happened. It's the most logical thing to do but I just feel we missed out on some amazing T.V like..

Them getting the play-offs, Smash getting injured and the aftermath, Street dealing with the pregnancy, the Landry break-up and whatever was meant to happen to Saracen.

I still absolutely love the show. I know the murder plot got a lot of shit but I thought it was still decent at worst. Still absolutely love Lyla with all of my heart. What a show. What a fucking show.

[Chris Scott]

I'm hit and miss with Lyla, she annoys me sometimes.

[Chris Scott]

Just finished Season 1. Wife says I am a lot like Coach Taylor. :cool:

More like Buddy, come on tell the truth.

[Chris Scott]

I'm got the last 2 to watch and then it's all over for me :(

Going to watch them in a bit, I hope some of the other characters from earlier seasons turn up in the last episode.

[Slare]

I've been spacing them out a wee bit more as I've been really busy. On the season 3 finale. Not enjoying it as much as I previously was, but still love it.

Think I really miss Smash and Jason, never really been able to get behind the Riggins/Lyla relationship because I love Riggins being a bad ass. J.D McCoy or whatever his name is has really grown on me and I loved his dadfight.

[Chris Scott]

Fantastic ending to a superb show, what I'm I going to do now? Gutted I don't have anymore left to watch.

[Chris Scott]

I've been spacing them out a wee bit more as I've been really busy. On the season 3 finale. Not enjoying it as much as I previously was, but still love it.

Think I really miss Smash and Jason, never really been able to get behind the Riggins/Lyla relationship because I love Riggins being a bad ass. J.D McCoy or whatever his name is has really grown on me and I loved his dadfight.

I loved the finale of season 3. I also liked J.D McCoy although reading online not many people did. Hurry up and watcb 4 & 5, you won't be disappointed.

[Slare]

My internet is down for a week or so at home, meaning no Netflix :( I've not watched one in a few nights but i did have a dream me and riggins were best mates last night so that will do for now.m

[Chris Scott]

:lol:

[Chris Scott]

Wow 2 weeks on after finishing it I'm having withdrawal symptoms about watching more :(

[Bert]

We've all been there. I started watching Parenthood just because Jason Katims who was head writer for FNL is head writer for it.

It's a good show in it's own right but it's no FNL.

[Chris Scott]

Yeah I've been recommended that by a few people now, might give it a try.

[Dubya]

Just started watching this on Netflix. First episode was pretty intense. I'm a few in now.

[Slare]

It will suck up your life. I'm fucking dying to get the internet back at home to get back into it, Just at the end of Season 3 right now and ready to power through 4 and 5.

[Slare]

Just finished Season 4. My fucking lord.

The finale was just incredible television. From the low of seeing Riggins getting arrested after finally getting his life in order, to the scenes a the game. I was genuinely fist pumping in my bedroom watching it, and Landry getting the kick to do the business was just absolutely poetic. Amazing amazing television. I am in love with Tim Riggins and I want coach taylor to sort my life out. I liked most of the new characters. Vince started slow but ws great towards the end, and out of the two girls I really quite liked Becky.

[Bert]

Julie > *

[virms]

The world would be a perfect place if everyone had a dad like Coach Taylor.

[Aussie_Outlaw]

Julie > *

Wait. WHAT?

Julie is horrible and pretty much the most annoying person on the show. Out of everyone there I just wanted to thump some sense in her.

[son_of_foley]

Wait. WHAT?

Julie is horrible and pretty much the most annoying person on the show. Out of everyone there I just wanted to thump some sense in her.

I think he just means because she has massive jebs

[Bert]

Yeah, what s_o_f said.

[Chris Scott]

Becky does it for me.

[son_of_foley]

Mrs Coach. It reawakened feelings from Spin City

[Slare]

Lyla and Becky are a league above for me.

[Sancty]

My two favourite things about the series are Julie Taylor

[Slare]

Matt Saracen was a wonderful young man dammit!

On a side note, this should be required reading for fans of the show: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/6766070/clear-eyes-full-hearts-lose

It's an "oral history" of the show as told by producers, directors and most members of the cast. Goes through the inception of the show to casting to shooting scenes to the end of the series.


This article is tremendous btw.

[Chris Scott]

:yes:

[Gary J]

If Julie Taylor was good enough for Matt Saracen then she is good enough for us all. She is still no Tami though the original was definitely better then the photocopy.

[Sancty]

Nikki Faber > Julie Taylor > Tammy Taylor

[son_of_foley]

Lads I think we should all dress up like Matt Saracen and watch this as a screencast together.

Could the Rajah twitter get the real Matt Saracen to join us?>

[Chris Scott]

I don't think he's on twitter.

[Gary J]

https://twitter.com/MattSaracen

[Chris Scott]

Good stuff J.

[son_of_foley]

I miss FNL so bad. I think I might start a rewatch in the new year

[Chris Scott]

I miss FNL so bad. I think I might start a rewatch in the new year

Yeah I miss it too, do you not have Sky Atlantic sof? They currently just started season 3 I'm watching again myself.

[son_of_foley]

no mate fucking virgin media :(

[Canuck]

I miss FNL so bad. I think I might start a rewatch in the new year

I genuinely think it's my favorite television show of all time. I've a month off in January and I plan on going through the whole series again. :yes:

[Chris Scott]

Yeah I'm going through it again while it's on here on Sky. I watched season 3 episode 5 earlier, Smash's smile at the end agter he's made it is just heart warming. I missed him after that.

[Slare]

I've only got 5 episodes left ever and I can't bring myself to watch them because I don't want it to be over ever.

[Chris Scott]

Haha I was exactly the same mate, I left the last 2 for a week before watching them.

[Slare]

Not really been feeling Vinces dad's story. Feel like I've seen it before. Loved street coming back for bit and seeing the Lions absolutely dick the Panthers. But amazingly felt bad for the Panthers by the end somehow. Julie is doing my fucking box in and I miss Tim Riggins

[VanillaJello]

Watched the movie yesterday. Not a patch on the tv series it should be erased from time

The movie was real. Well, at least in the sense that it's based off the book, which actually covered a season of Texas High School Football in the 80's.

Highly recommend the book.

As for the series, I finished it tonight. Gutted.

Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

:(

[Bert]

I can't watch the movie, I saw the trailer and it was too weird.

[Chris Scott]

I watched the movie ages ago before the tv show was out, I doubt I'll ever watch it again.

[Slare]

Ok, Just finished the lot.

Cried like an absolute woman for the last ten minutes. I can't speak highly enough of this. Wrapped everything up perfectly. Everyone got a happy ending but it wasn't in a stupid Hollywood way. It all made sense and everyone deserved what they got.
Nice that Lyla and Street made an appearance early on in the season and got it wrapped up, while everyone else had their arc tied up in the finale.
Absolutely loved the whole thing and its probably my favourite T.V show of all the times.

[Chris Scott]

:yes:

[Chris Scott]

Good luck with the next 2 weeks of your withdrawal symptoms mate,

[Canuck]

2 years*

[Sancty]

If they didn't ignore season 2, I'd say that FNL would stand a lot higher in my opinion.

Love the series but they set so much up in S2 that they just ignore once S3 starts.

[Bert]

http://www.tv.com/news/news-briefs-the-friday-night-lights-movie-is-one-step-closer-to-being-real-137598918521/


Connie Britton told Ladies' Home Journal that she is in possession of the script for a potential Friday Night Lights movie. There's no word on what such a film would be about, but if it's not Matt and Julie's wedding, with Landry on guitar and Riggins standing around looking handsome, then I don't really see the point—can you imagine what that father-of-the-bride speech would be like? And I suppose there's also something to be said about making a movie out of a TV show based on a movie that was based on a book about real-life events. But it's the Taylors, so...


:panic:

[Myles]

Ok, Just finished the lot.

Cried like an absolute woman for the last ten minutes. I can't speak highly enough of this. Wrapped everything up perfectly. Everyone got a happy ending but it wasn't in a stupid Hollywood way. It all made sense and everyone deserved what they got.
Nice that Lyla and Street made an appearance early on in the season and got it wrapped up, while everyone else had their arc tied up in the finale.
Absolutely loved the whole thing and its probably my favourite T.V show of all the times.

this show was okay, entertaining enough.. but nothing really ground breaking. :lol: is your post in jest bro?

[virms]

http://www.tv.com/news/news-briefs-the-friday-night-lights-movie-is-one-step-closer-to-being-real-137598918521/


:panic:

Movie followed by netflix bringing the series back please.

[Gary J]

As much as i would love for it to happen i don't think we'll ever get a movie or a new series on netflix.

[Bert]

this show was okay, entertaining enough.. but nothing really ground breaking. :lol: is your post in jest bro?

I'm getting flashbacks to your Sons of Anarchy trolling. This is even more out of place though. :rolleyes:

[Myles]

I liked the show. I even posted about it in this thread. But the movie is so much more raw, deep, and moving.

[Chris Scott]

As much as i would love for it to happen i don't think we'll ever get a movie or a new series on netflix.

Would be great like but I agree.

[Slare]

this show was okay, entertaining enough.. but nothing really ground breaking. :lol: is your post in jest bro?

I loved it so much. I think it's because I watched all five seasons back to back at an alarming rate and got really caught up in it all. Something about Explosions in the Sky's soundtrack always gets me very emotional and Coach Taylor is the best man in the world.

Still my favourite T.V show of all time, just edging out Lost.

[virms]

They should remake lost but with Coach Taylor in place of Jack.

[Dubya]

I loved it so much. I think it's because I watched all five seasons back to back at an alarming rate and got really caught up in it all. Something about Explosions in the Sky's soundtrack always gets me very emotional and Coach Taylor is the best man in the world.

Still my favourite T.V show of all time, just edging out Lost.

:heart: Explosions in the Sky

[Bert]

http://www.tv.com/shows/game-of-thrones/community/post/afi-top-10-shows-of-2013-138663252859/

... The long-running abomination known as the Friday Night Lights movie is no more. Peter Berg, who directed the movie and produced the television show, confirmed that plans for a feature version of the television show have been scrapped. "Some people thought it was a good idea and some didn't," Berg told Collider. The people who thought it was a good idea were studio idiots, the people who didn't were true fans of the series who realize that it ended perfectly. Seriously though Coach Taylor was also saying NO, and his word is final.

I didn't realize Kyle Chandler was so against it. Oh well in that case. I do like the ending.

[Myles]

i reckon im gonna give this a rewatch, i need a new show and im bored stiff of homeland. might do a round 2 on this. ill keep you all updated.

[Myles]

fuck the plot holes are driving me nuts, it is the same age stuff that was bothering me the first time around.

how old are all the characters in the start? street is a senior that is established, matt is a sophomore, but lyla and tim are all over the place. Tim is supposedly Streets best friend and they grew up playing on the same teams, how is that possible if Tim is in grade 9 in the first season? Lyla is also in grade 9 or 10 since she stays in school for a few more seasons. She openly talks about how she was going to follow Street to uni in the fall. How she needs to think about college etc. that doesn't happen to kids in grade 9.

What are the characters exact ages and grade levels when this starts?

street - 12
smash - 11
matt - 10

the rest ?

i dont know why this bothers me so much, but it does. I'm enjoying the show again, but it is making me crazy how all over the place the ages are.

[Myles]

also if tara is in grade 10 than she would be 15, yet she just fucked a 25 year old business man ?

pretty sure that is illegal. landry is in grade 9, so he is 14 and driving? wtf is going on?

[Jay]

I'm absolutely addicted to this show at the minute. It's been on my 'to watch' list for ages, so I started recording them on Sky Atlantic recently, but never got round to watching it and had to delete them due to limited space. I'm watching it on Netflix now, though. I started it a little over a week or so ago and I'm currently on episode seventeen.

Coach Taylor is my new hero.

[Myles]

the second season has a really good rape/stalker angle. :yes:

[Chris Scott]

I'm absolutely addicted to this show at the minute. It's been on my 'to watch' list for ages, so I started recording them on Sky Atlantic recently, but never got round to watching it and had to delete them due to limited space. I'm watching it on Netflix now, though. I started it a little over a week or so ago and I'm currently on episode seventeen.

Coach Taylor is my new hero.

Welcome to one of the best shows ever.

[Chris Scott]

Where you up a Jay you've gone quiet on this?

[Bert]

If he hasn't finished the series by now he's not really a fan.

[Chris Scott]

My point exactly.

[Gary J]

I'll start my rewatch after the superbowl and wish Coach Taylor was my dad and start having lustful thoughts about Mrs Coach Taylor as usual.

[LOCONUT]

I started this show lile a year ago and I am still not done with season 2. We now only watch an episode once or twice a month. Its actually a really amazing way to watch a show like this one. Slow burn. I love it.

[Chris Scott]

Dissapointed in you GBF, watch it more often.

[Jay]

If he hasn't finished the series by now he's not really a fan.Never mind season one, I finished season two earlier in the week!

I loved season one, it was fantastic. It was paced perfectly and I loved all of the characters, especially Tami. And Julie. And I'll be honest, I was thrilled when Julie and Matt finally got together.

Season two, though, I don't think was as good. Still good, still definitely worth a watch, but I expected it to kick on from the first season and it just didn't. There were some really good stories, such as Landry/Tyra and I liked Smash's story too, but pretty much everything else felt a bit random. I don't know if it was because there were almost half the number of episodes than season one, so they couldn't pad things out better, but it felt rushed in places. Like I said, it was still good, otherwise I wouldn't have got through it so quickly.

I don't know if anyone else felt that way. I'm avoiding reading anything until I've watched it all, which at this rate will be this time next month.

[Chris Scott]

I'll start my rewatch after the superbowl and wish Coach Taylor was my dad and start having lustful thoughts about Mrs Coach Taylor as usual.

lol

I might follow you.

[Gary J]

Never mind season one, I finished season two earlier in the week!

I loved season one, it was fantastic. It was paced perfectly and I loved all of the characters, especially Tami. And Julie. And I'll be honest, I was thrilled when Julie and Matt finally got together.

Season two, though, I don't think was as good. Still good, still definitely worth a watch, but I expected it to kick on from the first season and it just didn't. There were some really good stories, such as Landry/Tyra and I liked Smash's story too, but pretty much everything else felt a bit random. I don't know if it was because there were almost half the number of episodes than season one, so they couldn't pad things out better, but it felt rushed in places. Like I said, it was still good, otherwise I wouldn't have got through it so quickly.

I don't know if anyone else felt that way. I'm avoiding reading anything until I've watched it all, which at this rate will be this time next month.

I think season 2 was during the writers strike and they changed writers about halfway in.

[Chris Scott]

I thought that was season 3?

[RFF Champ]

It's testament to how everything came together to make this show great that when I went to the cinema last week 3 of the trailers pre-film contained FNL cast members.

[Gary J]

Landry is going to be the main guy in the new Star Wars film as well isn't he?

[son_of_foley]

It's testament to how everything came together to make this show great that when I went to the cinema last week 3 of the trailers pre-film contained FNL cast members.

OH OH OH

DEVILS DUE
WOLF OF WALL STREET

AND WHAT OTHER ONE

[RFF Champ]

The one that you'll go and see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE_bE_kswEw

[son_of_foley]

The one that you'll go and see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE_bE_kswEw

I'll go see them all mate.

Vince had a lovely cardigan on in that. LIKED IT. THANKS.

[Chris Scott]

Noooooooo Zac Efron, can't be dealing with him.

[Billy Jones]

Also don't forget about Tim Riggins in Lone Survivor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cPJ1ifjBDs

[Chris Scott]

:yes:

[Canuck]

Started this from the beginning with my roommate who is from TEXAS and hasn't seen it yet. It really was the best thing to ever hit the screen.

[Torn]

TEXAS FOREVER

[Gary J]

Started a rewatch god I love Connie Britton. I'm considering watching Nashville now.

[Slare]

I think I'm gonna start a rewatch.

[Chris Scott]

Started a rewatch god I love Connie Britton. I'm considering watching Nashville now.

Her and Aimee Teegarden.

[Bert]

... How adorable! NBC is still trying to make web series happen. The network will roll out several mini web shows based on its own programs to keep fans engaged while said programs are on hiatus during the Winter Olympics. a four-part Parenthood series that will include a crossover with Friday Night Lights (February 13), and an unknown number of Parks and Recreation shorts (February 20). Find 'em all on NBC.com, Hulu, or YouTube. [NBC via press release]

:panic:

I hope Saracen is involved, he's not doing anything right?

[Bert]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbUZjfvq1c

Landry (Lance) and his band Crucifictorious are in the webisodes.

Also

Billy Riggins

Those last 30 seconds. :cry:

[Chris Scott]

Nice.

[RFF Champ]

Series 1-5 DVD is only £17 on Amazon. Can't lose.

[Chris Scott]

Bargain of the year.

[Bert]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM2RUVnTlvs

I love Friday Night Lights but this is still hilarious.

[Chris Scott]

Hahahaha.

[VanillaJello]

Clear eyes, full heart, don't rape!

[RFF Champ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=63&v=cQArSoYJWjI

[Chris Scott]

Haha

Best advert ever.

[Chris Scott]

I miss FNL :cry:

[LOCONUT]

Landry in the new Whitey Bulger movie is looking legit. Looks like Depp may have a comeback film as well.

[Chris Scott]

Interesting. I loved when he came into Breaking Bad, it was the first thing I watched him in other then FNL and it was a bit weird at first.

[Chris Scott]

YES.

Started this again for the 4th time, love it.

[Chris Scott]

Started this again for the 5th time.

[virms]

How date you, sir! I came in here with dreams of kyle chandler coming back to us as coach taylor

[Chris Scott]

I know very sorry about that.

[Bert]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbK8nHUsFc0

Texas forever.

[son_of_foley]

That was actually really nice

[Version 6]

I nearly cried a bit.

[Chris Scott]

Brilliant.

[RFF Champ]

All the episodes are on Prime now boys FYI