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I finally knuckled down (was hungover all weekend) and watched the full season of Friday Night Lights and I'm proud to say it is the next in line for shows which everyone said was good, I got around to watching, and now am saying everyone should watch.

I don't even have a clue what day it aired in it's run but now you can get just about every episode streaming online for free.

Again, like Deadwood or The Wire you're going to need to scrap through the first few episodes before you start to like it but again, pays off in spades.

The show is a mix of OC/Degrassi-level high school drama balanced nicely with super-naturalistic storylines and acting. Almost every character works at DQ or Applebees, come on. Also there's a crapload of small town politics going on if none of that catches your fancy. Yes, there is a football game at least every two episodes but damned if they don't last like 15 minutes maximum and they're exciting so shut up.

If there's one thing I can say to convince anyone who watches the first few episodes thinking "what the fuck" its this: Matt Saracen. Shy nerd quarterback who takes care of his crazy grandma and forced to carry the team. Maybe one of the most original and great characters on television. I need to go find the other roles Zach Gilford has played because he'll never be anything but this character to me. Frigging amazing.

My final convincing note is this: Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler. They are in everything and goddamn it if they aren't good in everything and this is no exception save one important thing. I can watch this show and watch them interact and never, NEVER do I think Spin City, Paper a day early, dating Jack Bauer or blowing up as soon as Meredith Grey loves you--NEVER.

It's a tight , tight show that manages to deal with the kind of ridiculous drama that occurs in real life by letting it play out as silly and as awkwardly as it would in real life. It follows a trend of the best independent films in it's acting styles and character choices and you'll like it...I think you'll like it.

If not , just about everyone's pretty to look at so you haven't wasted your time.

In other news :
When I start to fall over I grab on to other people and topple them with me. What does that say about me?

Cam