Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 So it's still season 4? I haven't missed any new episodes like the last episode I watched was (spoiler in ninja text) was Lance (haha) making a game winning field goal over West Dillon.Is that the season that's being discussed right now? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Wow...I'm excited to see that!Thanks! But, yes, I'm assuming that's the season we're discussing as that hasn't happened in my FNL world yet. That it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 ha ha. TD, did you just read the spoiler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 ha ha. TD, did you just read the spoiler? I did...but I don't mind spoilers on a show like this. If it were Lost, that would be different. I figured they were going to go in the direction that you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yeah, I get that. I was just surprised. But you're right you're watching for as much what the characters do as the outcome of the episodes/sesason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Another good episode last week. I think they are doing a good job of handling the teen pregnancy situation. I also like the Vince storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Vince was in The Wire. His character is totally different, he was a skinny, "weak" drug dealer in The Wire. Here he's a jack diesel football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I like the whole Vince story line this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I like the whole Vince story line this season. I do too. He's becoming more and more likable with each episode. So is Becky. That new cast is growing on me (though I've always liked Luke and Jess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I do too. He's becoming more and more likable with each episode. So is Becky. That new cast is growing on me (though I've always liked Luke and Jess). Vince is a likable guy. The only thing is I thought you were going to see more of a bond between him and Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just read that season 5 will be Friday Night Lights last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Vince was in The Wire. His character is totally different, he was a skinny, "weak" drug dealer in The Wire. Here he's a jack diesel football player. I was pretty stoked to see Deangelo Barksdale as the community activist a few episodes ago. He was one of my favorite characters on the Wire. This is probably my favorite show that's still on the air, but you can tell it doesn't have a major following by the lack of outrage following last week's episode where... SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN"T SEEN LAST WEEK'S EPISODE YET ... Becky has an abortion. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that they're dealing with real issues that real teenagers go through, and I have no moral outrage whatsoever following that episode, but can you imagine the reaction even 10 years ago if you'd depicted a teenage girl getting an abortion in a prime-time drama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just read that season 5 will be Friday Night Lights last season. Where did you see that? Everything I've seen is building momentum off of FNL's first-ever Emmy nominations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyphenatedbren Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Haven't these episodes run on DirectTV already? That could explain the lack of outrage. Though, I don't remember any previous outrage either which could speak to a lack of attention paid the show. If I was braver I've venture over to the PTC's website and take a gander but I don't want to give those 'knockers any more hits then they already get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I was pretty stoked to see Deangelo Barksdale as the community activist a few episodes ago. He was one of my favorite characters on the Wire.This is probably my favorite show that's still on the air, but you can tell it doesn't have a major following by the lack of outrage following last week's episode where... SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN"T SEEN LAST WEEK'S EPISODE YET ... Becky has an abortion. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that they're dealing with real issues that real teenagers go through, and I have no moral outrage whatsoever following that episode, but can you imagine the reaction even 10 years ago if you'd depicted a teenage girl getting an abortion in a prime-time drama? Yeah, if you were on the Wire, basically you have a golden ticket for future acting gigs. Beatrice Russell keeps popping up every where. The Office, Green Zone. Same with Stringer Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Haven't these episodes run on DirectTV already? That could explain the lack of outrage. Though, I don't remember any previous outrage either which could speak to a lack of attention paid the show.If I was braver I've venture over to the PTC's website and take a gander but I don't want to give those 'knockers any more hits then they already get. I just don't think that's such a hot-button topic especially the way it was handled. I mean, they portrayed it in a pretty balanced way and showed the pros and cons of either decision. It's not like every character was saying, "Well obviously you need to get an abortion." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 spoiler in text I thought that was pretty realistic as to how it would go in real life. An administrator that actually cares, counsels a young, prego teen as to her options. And the knee-jerk Christian parent gets all militant about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 spoiler in textI thought that was pretty realistic as to how it would go in real life. An administrator that actually cares, counsels a young, prego teen as to her options. And the knee-jerk Christian parent gets all militant about it. I agree. I'm just surprised there isn't more outrage over the decision the writers had that character make. Here's a nice article from the NYT on the issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/10/arts/television/10lights.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Where did you see that? Everything I've seen is building momentum off of FNL's first-ever Emmy nominations. Saw it on Wiki this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Saw it on Wiki this morning. I love the show...but one more season wouldn't be a bad stopping point. I guess they want to go out while they still have a loyal (though small) audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I love the show...but one more season wouldn't be a bad stopping point. I guess they want to go out while they still have a loyal (though small) audience. I admire how they've been able to transition new characters in and old characters out over the couple of seasons I've been watching. After all, the setting is a high school, and kids graduate from high school and move on. But for a TV show trying to build an audience, it must be tough to let established characters go and introduce new characters in. They've handled it well. I hope they get some momentum and stay on the air. It's well written and well acted, with compelling characters and plotlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsisgod2006 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I love the show...but one more season wouldn't be a bad stopping point. I guess they want to go out while they still have a loyal (though small) audience. I thought at least 2 more after this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I admire how they've been able to transition new characters in and old characters out over the couple of seasons I've been watching. After all, the setting is a high school, and kids graduate from high school and move on. But for a TV show trying to build an audience, it must be tough to let established characters go and introduce new characters in. They've handled it well.I hope they get some momentum and stay on the air. It's well written and well acted, with compelling characters and plotlines. I jokingly say it, but I believe there is some truth to it being one of the best shows on TV. It's not very popular, but as you say it's extremely well-written and well-acted. Within one or two episodes of being introduced to a character, you are invested in that character. To me, that's TV magic right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I jokingly say it, but I believe there is some truth to it being one of the best shows on TV. It's not very popular, but as you say it's extremely well-written and well-acted. Within one or two episodes of being introduced to a character, you are invested in that character. To me, that's TV magic right there! I say dead seriously that it's one of the best shows on TV. No joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I caught the season finale last week and thought it was great. What a show...I can't wait for season 5 and wish they wouldn't be done after that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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