If Basinger’s methodological means lack revelation, they’re compensated through several canny observations, mostly related to on-screen personas.
Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin’s Undefeated doesn’t really contain much in the way of genuine surprises.
The redistricting situation of a few episodes ago finally shows up again, as the proposition will be met with a vote from the board.
“Underdogs” is the kind of hour of television that defines shows like this, taking old ideas and making them better, making them new.
I know this is a short season, but man, the Panthers got to State really quickly.
I know that there are many who believe the story represents a dysfunctional one-sided relationship, but I can’t help but see it as a touching mother-son story.
As the episode’s title suggests, the Panthers’ first playoff game of this season has been selected by the national media as the high school football Game of the Week.
Whenever a character makes the trek from a small country town to the Big Apple, you know something important’s going to happen.
I realize how snarky I’m being, but it’s to emphasize just how trite so much of this episode ends up being.
As I suspected, the demotion to backup quarterback has given Matt the opportunity to focus on different things.
If there’s a silver lining for Matt, it’s that some of the weight that he constantly carries on his shoulders has been lifted.
This week, the pressure gets to Eric and he lets it all out to Tami over some scotch.
So far this season I’ve been critical of how Tim and Lyla’s relationship has been handled, so it was a relief to see some compelling scenes this week, specifically from Lyla.
It took me a while to pinpoint what it was about this episode that rubbed me the wrong way, but I finally did.
I’ve always thought of Coach Taylor as a smart guy, but man, what a boneheaded move during Friday night’s game.
In principle, I’m not against a story involving Jason becoming a father, but in this context it leaves a lot to be desired.
When Tyra seeks advice from her mom about the issue, her mom’s blunt words are one she clearly should have taken as a warning.
Friday Night Lights makes a notable return to form with an episode that sees a number of storylines converging as the writers’ plan for the rest of the season starts to come into focus.
Compared to a lot of fans and commentators, I think I’ve been pretty charitable toward the second season of the show, but charity has its limits.
With the game out of the way and their coach headed for the unemployment line, it’s a safe bet that we’ve seen the last of the Laribee Lions story arc.