Michael Ausiello, the super TV insider from TVGuide.com who just moved to Entertainment Weekly, is the master at breaking news that no one was expecting.
Well, this was another one of those stories out of left field. At least, it was for me.
Two of the main characters in the first two seasons of Friday Night Lights was Jason Street and “Smash.” Street suffered a paralyzing injury early in the first season, while Smash was a star running back for the Dillon Panthers and graduated at the end of last year.
Their situations seem to pose a problem for the writers because both of them are out of high school now. The series is about Friday night high school football, and following these two characters elsewhere will prove to be too difficult.
Both actors, Gaius Charles (Smash) and Scott Porter (Street), have been taken off contract and will only appear in recurring roles this coming season.
According to Ausiello, we’ll get two 4-episode story arcs that “will observe each character as they launch themselves into the next phase of their lives.”
I’m more bummed about Street leaving, because I really loved his character. His transformation over the two seasons was inspiring.
What do you guys think? Sad over this news, or perhaps it’s time for new high school football players?
[EW]
I'm going to buy a case of beer, head out to the lake, and go cry over Six.
Texas Forever!
However, it frees him up for Captain America, if people only come 'round to my way of thinking about Steve Rogers.
{rubs chin undecidingly}…..
Well, I think fans could see this coming. Street's character was never really utilized the way I think they originally envisioned and Smash pretty much reached his zenith at the end of last season. I think giving them a four episode arch to wrap up their stories is actually pretty generous of everyone involved.
If the show continues I think we'll have to get used to this sort of “goodbye” as more of the characters graduate and move on and others take their place. The show won't work any other way.
I think this way is better than following these kids to college and then after that. Of course, this is based on the thought that they will do as good of a job with casting and character development as they did with these two.
Another caveat, I think I will be sad when QB1 graduates.
Yes…long live Matt Saracen!
Here's some info they aren't telling you about Smash!
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