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Did you know that sports-drama TV show "Friday Night Lights" almost ended after two seasons? The show had high expectations upon its announcement as it has also achieved a rare feat. It is one of those sports TV shows that successfully made the jump from the big screen to cable. As such is the case, expectations couldn't have been higher for the show. "Friday Night Lights" is based on the 1990 non-fiction book by H. G. Bissinger, and was adapted as the 2004 film of the same name. Though the show was critically acclaimed, it never achieved high ratings. The first two seasons averaged roughly 6 million viewers each and the show almost ended after that. However, the producers found partners that would continue to support the production of the show. Ratings dropped in subsequent seasons until its fifth and last one.
Despite this, NBC President Kevin Reilly called the show's fanbase a "passionate and vocal one". As a result of this fan dedication, more advertisers expressed their support for the show. This kept the shoe running despite it not being seen as one of the best tv shows of all time. With free ad-support offerings, every episode of "Friday Night Lights" became available for download. As a special promotion, the pilot was initially offered as a free download and eventually, the series was one of the best shows on Netflix as it was aired through October 2017. The show can be seen as a game changer in sports tv despite it not gaining ratings that skyrocketed. Thanks to a devoted fanbase, the show was tied for the 11th most watched show by affluent viewers in the US.
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- #1May 21, 2018"GLOW is a great change of pace from every other sports TV show about a typical jock and their high school love life and I've loved every second of it. Alison Brie is hilarious and I never thought I'd be interested in the world of women's wrestling in the 1980's, but I found myself immediately immersed. I was not disappointed when Netflix put out this fresh take on a beaten down genre of sports."
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GLOW - #2May 1, 2019"This is a legit find if you managed to watch this show. I haven't but luckily I have it on DVD now. Glad to see deeper stories about my sports hero Muhammad Ali and have a different insight on him. This is one of the best sports TV shows ever produced."
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30 for 30 - #3May 1, 2019"I managed to sneak into a few episodes of this when I was younger and it's quite funny for a sports tv show/sitcom. It's was just different yet one of the better sports-themed shows out there. Sandra Oh was amazing"
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Arli$$ - #4May 1, 2019"Shaq and Charles are the life of this show and oftentimes they get predictions right but I'm just glad this sports tv show exists even though its just like small segments of pre-game and post-game chatter"
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Inside the NBA - #5May 25, 2018"Ballers is a great show and half the reason I still subscribe to HBO. It has fun story lines and exciting conflicts. I enjoy the actors in it and the larger creative team. Recommended for TV and/or sports fans."
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Ballers - #6May 1, 2019"A lot of great discussions here and there from this show but too bad it seems like they kinda ruined it with a lot of gimmicks nowadays but still I watch this to get insight in sports"
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Around the Horn - #7May 13, 2018"Great show but not a sport TV show at all, just has to do with sports as a theme in the show but it is mostly a comedy. A great show to watch with your significant other."
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Eastbound & Down - #8May 1, 2019"Jay Bilas has been one of my favorite sports commentators out there. The guy seems fun and watching this show every game day is like a must for sports tv"
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College GameDay - #9May 21, 2018"Awesome show Sex drugs and football. Wish they never had cancelled it! A must watch comedy. Please move seasons to prime free"
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Blue Mountain State - #10May 20, 2018"I used to watch this with my pop as a kid. If you like comedy and sports, this is probably one of the only shows with both."
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Sports Night - #11May 25, 2018"Dramas, Dramas based on Books, Dramas based on Real Life, Sports Dramas, 20th Century Period Nice Story.."
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| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 for 30 | TV Shows | 9 | Paid |
| 2 | Ballers | TV Shows | 8 | Paid |
| 3 | Friday Night Lights | TV Shows | 8 | Paid |
| 4 | Eastbound & Down | TV Shows | 6 | Paid |
| 5 | Blue Mountain State | TV Shows | 5 | Paid |
| 6 | Sports Night | TV Shows | 4 | Paid |
| 7 | Arli$$ | TV Shows | 3 | Paid |
| 8 | Inside the NBA | TV Shows | 0 | Free |
| 9 | College GameDay | TV Shows | 0 | Free |
| 10 | Around the Horn | TV Shows | 0 | Free |