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Friday Night Lights -- A little shocking
Hi all! This is my first post and I have to say that I feel like I've finally found the perfect place for me. I'm a tv-aholic and love to think about tv and talk about tv, so this seems like a match made in heaven.
So, today I'm starting with Friday Night Lights. I feel like the fall season is now in full swing with the second season premiere of FNL. I'm a late comer to this show -- having just gotten hooked since the first season dvd came out but I'm hooked big time.
I was thinking about summarizing my favorite things about this show, but I'd be here all day. Instead, I'll just jump into this premiere and I think my feelings will become evident.
As the subtitle for this entry states -- I found this to be a little bit of a shocking show. First, the Landry/Tyra murder/manslaughter storyline freaks me out. What good can come out of that? If it brings them together more, it will be built on that horrible thing. But for now, I'm going to wait and see how they handle this.
But I'll tell you what was more shocking to me. Tammy Taylor had no voice! Did Connie Britton speak more than 10 words this whole show? My god, I love her and it was just shocking for her to be virtually speechless. Now, over the past few days, I've come to be a bit more comfortable with it and think that it actually is a sign of how complicated her life is right now.
OK. While I'm on shocking or disturbing things, let me talk about a few other things and then I'll close with some of the more light-hearted moments that made me happy. I guess the thing that was confusing to me about this show was how Tim Riggins spoke to Lyla. One of the things that I loved about Tim Riggins was that he was so taken by Lyla that he would do anything for her. I know they always show that "let's touch god" moment as a highlight of his, but the two scenes that stood out for me was when he went to Lyla's bedroom and told her he couldn't stop thinking about her and then when she told him they couldn't see each other anymore, he was like "whatever you want", because I felt he just loved her so much. He was so vulnerable. But now, Wow!, he's a mad SOB. It just seemed so out of the blue for him to talk to her in such a demeaning way --i.e. him telling her she's still his best. It just seemed so out of character for what they had built last year. What I've come to realize is that nine months have gone by since we last saw these folks. A lot has changed and maybe this is just one example of how they are trying to show us this.
By the way -- what happened to Waverly? I don't remember there being closure in that relationship, but she seemed to fall off the earth before the end of the first season and she's definitely not in Smash's mind right now. Hmmm.
So I'll close with some cheerful thoughts. Here are my top happy moments from Friday's show:
1. Baby Grace -- Oh my gosh, could that baby be any cuter. How could Eric get on that plane?
2. Grandma Saracen seeing Coach Taylor in the grocery story. I love Grandma Saracen and her enthusiasm at seeing the coach is indicative of what I love.
3. Buddy getting kicked out of practice. Double OMG! That is so totally classic! That's one of the funniest things ever on that show! And then the whole beat down of his wife's new "tree hugger" boyfriend. I love Buddy!
4. Eric and Julie's conversation in the car. OK. It might not have been a happy happy joy joy moment, but it was a scene that exemplifies what I love about this show. Nobody's perfect, but that Taylor family really provides a good example of how to communicate in a fairly healthy way. I just loved it that Julie opened up and I loved that she said how she's so afraid of becoming like her parents. Makes sense to me -- Sayonara Matt.
Well, that concludes my first post. I'll be back soon to catch up on my musings for the first couple of weeks of the new season. Looking forward to writing raves about my faves -- Dancing with the Stars, Big Bang Theory, Brothers and Sisters while dissing those that are not meeting my "exacting" standars (i.e. Private Practice).
Until Then.
KellyTroy
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Oct 8, 2007 12:15 AM
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Welcome to the community KellyTroy!
You will find there are many people around here who will love to talk to you about Friday Night Lights and the other shows you are interested in. I agree with most of your post about FNL. I am new to the show this season, as I have caught up using the DVD as well. The Landry/Tyra storyline did not have to go the route it did. I believe in the writers of this show and look forward to seeing where they take this storyline.
We've got quite a community around here! Congrats on your first post, and I cannot wait to read your thoughts on DWTS, Brothers and Sisters and Private Practice (even though I am one of the few who enjoys Private Practice.)
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Oct 8, 2007 1:19 AM
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Welcome Kelly!
I am also new to FNL and just finished watching the DVDs. I'm totally in love with everything about season one. FNL is great and I also have faith that the show will remain high quality.
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Oct 8, 2007 10:34 AM
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Welcome to the community KellyTroy! FNL is one of my two favorite shows on tv. I'm so glad the new season is finally here. 
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Oct 8, 2007 11:33 AM
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Welcome Kelly!
Great to have you here, and can't wait to read your thoughts on FNL every week! 
It was a great premiere, a few things here and there, but all in all it's great to have it back!
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Oct 8, 2007 12:42 PM
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Welcome Kelly!
I am fairly new to the blogging world too--having come in with Big Brither 8 this season. I like FNL too, though I did bet away from it abit last season at the end. Also like DWTS, Private Practice, & Brothers & Sisters, so will look forward in sharing thoughts with you on those shows.
Once again, welcome & great blog.
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Oct 9, 2007 4:53 PM
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