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Friday Night Lights 6th Season [UPDATED]

Friday Night Lights was a show about empathy. In an era of social media rage and political division, a could offer a balm. It could tackle the taboo subjects that the original only brushed against (concussion protocols, academic corruption, immigration in the Texas panhandle) with the same moral complexity that made the show great.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Katims explained that NBC had approached him about extending the show for a sixth season, but with a significant catch: the network wanted to make significant changes to the show's format and tone. Katims, who was adamant about maintaining the show's artistic integrity, ultimately decided that it was better to end the series on his own terms rather than risk compromising his vision. friday night lights 6th season

To understand the demand for Season 6, you have to remember how Season 5 aired. NBC and DirecTV had a unique deal: DirecTV's 101 Network aired the episodes early (starting in October 2010), and NBC broadcast them later (spring 2011). By the time the finale, "Always," aired on NBC in July 2011, the show had been "over" for months for the most dedicated fans. Friday Night Lights was a show about empathy

“She’s better than I was.”