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Friday Night Lights (2006)
One of the best character driven shows on television!
Friday Night Lights is one of the best character driven shows on television. Unlike shows where the plot drives people to watch again, this show relies on its characters and it does so in such a beautiful way that you can't help but forget that these are actors playing a part instead of real people with real lives.
Many people say that they do not like football and don't want to watch a show about football. The game of football is just another character in this show, part of the background which connects the characters of the show. It is the focus point in this town which keeps these characters interacting with each other.
The acting is beyond superb, with nods to Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Scott Porter, Jesse Plemons, and Adrienne Palicki for outstanding performances. They take their scripts and put heart and warmth into the written word.
Each character gets enough screen time that it does not become the "Julie Taylor Show" or the "Matt Saracen Show" - the writers use each member of the ensemble to drive the story along, relying on the strength of each character and the actor's performance to keep viewers returning each week.
Unlike shows which rely on action sequences, expensive special effects, outrageous plot lines, this show relies on the strength of each character and their story. It is this refreshing approach to a drama that propels ahead of the rest of the pack when it comes to quality.
This is a show that all families can get together to watch. If you haven't started watching Friday Night Lights, catch up on the episodes on the NBC website or rent the first season on DVD. You will fall in love with the town of Dillon.