Every TV season there is a show that I have on as background noise until another show comes on I really want to watch, we all have one, am I right? Well. this year that show was Friday Night Lights. But I suddenly started to realize over the past few months how great the show is and instead of background noise, it has become my must see TV, almost to the point of obsession.
This has to be hands down one of the most engaging, dynamic shows out there right now. I would go so far as to say it's a work of art, does that make me lame? If it does, I don't care. Here's why you should be watching it too:
Family – This show is more about family than football. Traditional family, obviously. This week we learned about Smash’s backstory and how his family ended up in Dillon from a very poor town where most guys head to jail instead of college. We get to see a vulnerability in Matt Seracen as he coaxes his demented grandmother out of a bathroom by singing the song her deceased husband used to sing to her. This entire event takes place in front of the coach's daughter on what was supposed to be their first date. Stunningly brilliant TV, people.
– When the team finds out that Riggins has been sleeping with Lyla behind Jason’s back, they show their loyalty to him and give Riggin’s truck a major destructo beat down. But when the team needs Riggins to rally for them in the final moments of the big game, he’s there for them, even if they let him down, he won’t do the same because when it comes right down to it, team loyalty transcends all petty differences.
