Friday Night Lights: Hard to Say Goodbye

Tonight's Friday Night Lights was not exactly what I expected. I didn't hate it, it just caught me off guard. There are so many characters, it's impossible to show all of them each week, I know this, but sometimes I forget. It was strange not to see the Taylors a lot since they're are staple of the show. I was a little disappointed not to see Saracen and Julie after their big night last week. There was just a brief glimpse of Tyra.

This episode was pretty much setting up what we all knew was coming...Jason Street's departure. From the very beginning the actors knew their time on the show would be short, and I'm glad they're taking the time to wrap up some of their storylines. I like that this show recognizes that in real life, people don't stay in one place forever--they leave and move on to new things.

Although next week's episode probably means another Saracen/Julie-less ep, that's OK. I always liked #6 and I'm sure I'll shed a tear when he says gooodbye to Riggins. Hell, my heart skipped a beat when he and Lyla had their moment at the end.

A few other thoughts:

Poor Landry, but Mrs. Taylor is right. He's just beginning. In the end the nice guy does come out ahead.

I actually felt bad for Buddy tonight. How is that possible? It's nice that his baby girl is still on his side.

I really don't get the McCoys. I didn't really hate JD too much tonight. He might be growing on me.

The Taylor tag team was in full effect tonight--banning together to keep JeMarcus on the team. They are a force to be reckoned with.

Let's hope Riggins gets into college. With Street's help he should. I could definitely see him as an agent.