The rather hefty, September issue of Gentleman's Quarterly magazine showcases a photo shoot from the television show Friday Night Lights, in a piece titled TGIFNL. The show apparently is on for it's third season, but how does it weigh against AMC's break-away hit, Mad Men? NBC is offering viewers the chance to watch full episodes of the program (FNL) in an effort to grow it's loyal fan-base. Once thought to be in it's proverbial fourth quarter, Friday Night Lights has been given the nod for at least one more go-around. Meanwhile, AMC's new gem, Mad Men has had critics and fans alike screaming: "You Win!!"
Here is a fact or two about the shows in their present sense:
- While critics and fans argue over whether FNL is a show about football or not; we do know that it is struggling to find it's foothold with a mainstream, network audience.
- On the other hand, Mad Men is a homegrown show budgeted a meagerly 100K for it's premiere year, but has since been picked-up indefinitely and all eyes appear to be on them. The Emmy buzz this year surrounded Mad Men like a wheel on a tire, and the awards?; .. gave 'em some love. But the question on everyone's mind right now is, will Betty do the same for Don?
Which show is your favorite? Do you have any predictions about where the characters, or plot is heading? And if you had to choose one, which show would you watch?
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