When ‘Friday Night Lights’ debuted in the fall of 2006, I was about to welcome my second child into the world. Let’s just say I didn’t miss out on the series because I was preoccupied with parenting; rather, I was engrossed in other hits like ‘Lost,’ ‘Brothers & Sisters,’ and ‘Ugly Betty.’ I also had my doubts about a show centered around football. However, after spending the last month binge-watching all five seasons, I can confidently say that the acclaim is justified. This series, which aired during the latter half of the 2000s, is far more than just a sports drama; it beautifully explores themes of friendship, marriage, community, and resilience.
You might think I should feel remorse for dedicating so many summer hours to watching Coach Eric Taylor and his wife, Tami, navigate the lives of their fictional students. Surprisingly, I don’t feel guilty at all. In fact, I managed to tackle a variety of tedious tasks while the series played in the background (and sometimes in the foreground) of my daily life.
So, what’s the takeaway? Anyone can find ways to justify binge-watching! Here’s a rundown of what I accomplished during the four weeks it took to finish the entire series:
- I got my two oldest kids ready for sleepaway camp.
- I cleaned out their closets, sorting clothes that were too small and setting them aside for the younger ones.
- I discovered that, when invested in the characters, I could actually enjoy a football game and even learned a good deal about the sport.
- I transcribed numerous essay ideas from my trusty notebook into a neatly organized document on my computer.
- I learned the hard way that streaming video on my phone without Wi-Fi can drain an entire data plan in mere hours, much to my spouse’s dismay.
- I typed up all the quotes I had highlighted over the past year into an ongoing document on my laptop.
- I realized that before Connie Britton, the standard for stunning TV hair was just mediocre.
- I decluttered my phone and computer of repetitive photos from the last year, uploaded the best ones to Shutterfly, and even ordered prints—no exaggeration, this took a whole season!
- I spent almost an entire season cleaning up my Twitter account.
- I brainstormed a potential idea for a nonfiction book and crafted chapter headings.
- I felt the spirit of “Texas Forever” resonate within me, despite being more of a Midwestern gal.
- I learned that clear eyes and full hearts truly can’t lose—and I believe it.
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In summary, binge-watching a great series can lead to surprisingly productive outcomes. So go ahead, indulge in your favorite shows guilt-free—you might just find yourself accomplishing more than you expected!
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