This post makes me especially happy. For those of you who watch "Friday Night Lights" rejoice; for those of you who haven't experienced the brilliance of this show, rent the DVDs and thank me for introducing you to one of the best shows EVER.
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NBC has made it official -- it will bring back "Friday Night Lights" for a third season, and it will do so as part of an innovative partnership with DirecTV.
Fresh episodes of "FNL" will begin airing on DirecTV in October. NBC will show those episodes in early 2009, "soon after the network's telecast of the 2009 Super Bowl," according to NBC's Wednesday press release.
Season three of the acclaimed drama will begin Oct. 1 on DirecTV's Channel 101. And as a longtime DirecTV subscriber, I'm especially pleased -- I don't have to change my entertainment setup in order to return to Dillon, Texas.
NBC sources had said in multiple news reports for months that the DirecTV deal was nearly done, but it's great to have this third season officially announced by the network. Yes, I had my problems with some aspects of Season 2, but "Friday Night Lights" is still a gem of a show and its amazing cast and crew definitely deserved to come back.
"We're all about quality TV at NBC Universal and we're beyond thrilled that we have structured an innovative deal that allows us to continue to produce and air this beloved series," NBC co-chair Ben Silverman said in NBC's statement. "This landmark deal is a win-win for NBC, Universal Media Studios and DIRECTV, not to mention the many passionate fans who adore "Friday Night Lights.'"
"This mutually beneficial agreement shows that we are very flexible in providing additional platforms that will allow quality shows such as 'Friday Night Lights' to keep turning out wonderful stories," said Graboff. "This represents a new business model and DIRECTV is the perfect partner for this new venture."
"We are excited to be a part of something that feels legitimately groundbreaking, and new," said executive producer Peter Berg. "All of us in the 'Friday Night Lights' family are thrilled that 'FNL' will be back for a third season and look forward to working with our new partners at DIRECTV as well as the outstanding team at NBC led by Marc Graboff and Ben Silverman. Clear Eyes. Full Hearts."
"Everyone at the show is thrilled that NBC and DIRECTV have found a creative and innovative model to keep 'Friday Night Lights' on the air," said executive producer Jason Katims. "The entire creative team is truly excited about jumping back in and working on a show that we all feel so deeply passionate about. But the biggest win here is for the fans of the show (and hopefully lots of newcomers), who will all have the opportunity to see these new episodes, first on DIRECTV and ultimately on NBC."
Full hearts indeed. Thanks, NBC.
3 comments:
Yeah, yeah.. that's good and all, but you know that you're secretly waiting to hear when they'll announce the return of ABC's "The Mole."
(Damn that mole!)
HAHAHA!! The other night while watching a program on ABC there were subliminal Mole ads in between commercials. Have you seen 'em? Apparently, THE MOLE is due to return late spring/early summer. I am there, dude.
YES! They show maybe 3 frames and it just says 'the Mole' and it ticks me off because I want to see the entire commercial. I can't wait for that show. I'm already there.
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