FAQs
With the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike cutting the second season in half, there is a longer story gap between the end of season 2 and the beginning of season 3 than occurred between the other seasons of Friday Night Lights.
Why did Friday Night Lights skip so much from Season 2 to 3? ›
The show's infamous second season was shortened because of the strike, but that's not the whole story. Dan Solomon writes about politics, music, food, sports, criminal justice, health care, film, and business. The second season of Friday Night Lights is not very good television.
Why was Season 2 of Friday Night Lights cut short? ›
While initially renewed for a 22-episode full season, the show ended production for the season after filming the 15th episode, due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.
Is season 3 of FNL good? ›
Friday Night Lights got back to what it does best in Season Three: delivering scenes that are equal parts engaging, action-packed, thoughtful, well-acted, and funny. Television's best drama returned in fighting shape for its third, most affecting year.
Why is Jason Street not in season 3? ›
In Season 3, due to Porter leaving the show, Jason moves to New York City after landing an entry-level position at a sports agency to be near his infant son. The character is inspired by the real-life events in the career of David Edwards, a high school player in San Antonio, Texas.
Does Matt Saracen come back in season 4? ›
Season 4 marks a transition for Matt Saracen, and the departure of his character in a leading role as the show shifts its focus to other characters.
What happens to JD McCoy in season 3? ›
Season 3. J.D. joins the Dillon Panthers as a freshman from Dallas with a personal coach, Wade Aikmen.
Who does Matt Saracen end up with? ›
In the series finale, Matt shows up for Christmas and proposes to Julie, and Julie accepts. They attempt to convince Eric and Tami that they're making the right choice which they succeed and have their support. Eight months later, Matt and Julie are living happily in Chicago.
Why did Friday Night Lights end so abruptly? ›
Friday Night Lights was a major critical success and developed a cult following. However, it was never a ratings hit, which is why Friday Night Lights came to an end. NBC effectively canceled Friday Night Lights after season 5 after the network developed a deal with DirecTV.
Why was season 2 of FNL so bad? ›
Moving from this sense of realism to outright murder was a mistake for Friday Night Lights because there was no frame of reference for such an action ever happening before. Instead, it evoked a sense of emotional whiplash, even confusion, that almost undermined all the delicate character work previously established.
In season two, Tim discovers that Jackie and his older brother, Billy, are in a serious relationship. He then travels to Mexico with Jason to support him while he undergoes an experimental surgery involving shark's blood and stem cells.
What happened to Santiago in season 3? ›
Santiago played as a linebacker on the Dillon Panthers football team for a brief amount of time. Santiago is not seen after season two and his abrupt absence is never addressed or acknowledged. It is believed that his story line was abandoned due to the 2007 writer's strike.
Why did Porter leave Friday Night Lights? ›
In July 2008, it was announced that Scott Porter would leave the series after appearing in four episodes, with Jason Katims explaining that the decision was done to "launch [himself] into the next phase of [his life]." Porter said that "it was like a punch in the gut when I found out I was going to be leaving.
Why did FNL get Cancelled? ›
Friday Night Lights ran for five seasons but was cancelled because of low ratings. It's the curse of many a cult favourite but at least it didn't outstay its welcome. While a film sequel was temporarily floated, it was canned after concerns it risked tarnishing the show's legacy.
Is Tyra in Season 4 of FNL? ›
Tyra is absent from season 4, presumably spending her time at the University of Texas. She is mentioned by Landry briefly in one episode when she fails to meet him at their designated meeting spot, when he decides to completely give up on a relationship with her.
Why was season 2 of Friday Night Lights so bad? ›
The subplot was a choice that felt out of place for a show more concerned with representing small-town truths than dramatically raising the stakes. The choice to have these characters commit murder, even accidentally, negatively altered the show for the entire second season, paled in comparison to what came before.
Who does Julie lose her virginity to in Friday Night Lights? ›
Julie Taylor lost her virginity to Mr. Matt Saracen. The lead up to this was really lovely – I've remarked before about the way Friday Night Lights is shot, because the series has such an interesting look and feel to it. The scene of Matt and Julie swimming in a lake together was a great example of this.