Friday Night Lights Cast & Crew Reunion: Where Are The Characters Now? | Entertainment Weekly

[@hunnybeargensheer4605]

I just binge watched the whole show, we NEED shows like this to come back. I loved the fact that it didn't have all these HS kids driving brand new whatever vehicles, most of the adults didn't either. Almost every character "lived" a "normal" type of life. In 2021 we NEED shows that teach respect, kindness, compassion, how to overcome all of the BS and how to come together as one.

[@MJLOVEnow]

My husband and I are binge watching it now. Spent our whole vacation in Maui watching it every night , so that says something! I agree wholeheartedly. Great role modeling, wonderful characters, the writing is impeccable and each actor has his character absolutely nailed. So sorry we never gave it a chance when it was on network TV but so thrilled to have found it now! Love the reunion idea! It’d be a winner!

[@CelestialChef90]

I’m almost done binging & stopped at the last 3 episodes to prolong it

[@CaptLoquaLacon]

There was more to the show than that though - it also raised questions about what people permit like the way the redistricting was done for football players, the imbalance in funding for sport for girls and the absurdity of how much money was spent on a few kids to play sport when the academic side was struggling for me. I kind of feel like it would be good for a show to be like Friday Night Lights but angrier, without being too moralising etc

[@shellsy515]

What's the point without Coach Taylor, Matt Saracen and Riggins?

[@keithhorton612]

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[@bmedgar22]

Also, Lyla and Julie

[@joemckim1183]

@@sdakokosda640 They're busy actors working on a lot of projects. Them being able to get as many back for the reunion as they did was remarkable in its self.

[@dangerruss6823]

@@joemckim1183 the girl who played Julie isn't, sorry just had to fact check ya.

[@MM-fp3zb]

Definitely miss Chandler, Kitsch and Zach from this reunion.

[@micahfleischman9697]

"Wanna know where Grandma Saracen is?? She's dead." I lost it

[@anasandoval6698]

She was speaking the truth though! lol

[@anyssabaca2531]

Omg i KNOW right. Could of still let us know but NOT like that😭😭😁

[@IHMadeThis]

A literal LOL.

[@scottstrand1874]

One of the very few times television got everything right. Brilliant writing, brilliant direction, brilliant producing, and most importantly, brilliant acting.

[@karianne1970]

I love this show with all my heart. Even when Julie’s whining made me mad.

[@The_G_89]

Connie Britton still has that charm 😍😍💕💕💕

[@yogacholandha]

I love Grandma Saracen. I just do. Sue me.

[@cheeseandcrackers1901]

subpoena coming your way sunshine

[@nspector]

You're served! How dare you.

[@raymondbishop6607]

U can't have this without coach Taylor or Matt

[@corywilliams9338]

or tim

[@validmoe3066]

Or laundry

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@validmoe3066 u blind? He's there

[@yeezybandit4261]

@@validmoe3066 lol he there

[@brakel8r]

FINALLY...... a reunion where the actors don't complain about the grueling days and how bad the other cast members were.....we are all tired of hearing that stuff and love our characters and the actors who played them. These guys get it and I thank them for that.

[@denisejaydub]

Favorite show of all time. I get teary eyed just thinking about it 🥺❤️

[@hadleyanderson3168]

This was by far the greatest show of the 2000's (OTH coming in a very close second!). Everyone talks about The OC or The Hills or some sort of show like that but they never appreciate the true beauty that was Friday Night Lights. Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can't lose. (Plus, Connie Britton= hottest mom/hair EVER and her and Adrianne Palicki (Tyra)'s friendship is unbreakable.)

[@debz7958]

Fair enough i would personally still put one tree hill 1st but degrassi was the best show hands down

[@Cavcurlz]

OTH and FNL are my two favorite shows ever. Respect

[@akhilt9583]

Just complete watching the entire show, what a ride those characters had, I really enjoyed the show, it left me wanting for more, I think all those characters will have a great life ahead of them!!

[@terrell9702]

Just finished watching this series again on Netflix. Loved it just as much the second time around.

[@austenreyes7111]

The biggest what if is if Jason street never got hurt. The whole series would be absolutely different

[@nspector]

Right, but that's part of the real life story that the show (and movie) were based on.

[@Nimbus3000]

I've tried to get friends into the show and they watch the first episode and are like "man, that was depressing."

[@muhammadfarhan581]

If it not jason they will pick somebody else who was key player to go down bcs the story was based on the friday night lights book where boobie miles suffer season ending injury

[@douglapointe6810]

Saracen (Zach Gilford) was one of the best actors on the series as well as his character. The underdog who replaces a star and who everyone roots for. Lots of good actors, well written and a great series to watch.

[@ShaolinIsland]

I agree but I think one of the best parts of the show is how they demonstrate that there is life after football. If you think about it, only Smash went on to have a legit collegiate career. Albeit, Vince was on his way there too.

[@lochoa1992]

This show made a lot of the big actors we see in movies today and it’s insane best show ever

[@petrieme]

Clear eyes, full ❤️ , can’t lose. Thanks Everyone and miss ya Coach.

[@Roycuban]

Sue me, best show of all times. Real, no fiction just pure heart.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Totally agree, and most people thought it was strictly about football. They couldn't have been more wrong. It was about life and people, and things didn't always turn out for the best. It was very real.

[@A.C31]

Mr Lazy Sue you for having an opinion??

[@user-zp5lt3kj7o]

@@A.C31 what? God bless

[@hd2face394]

The most amazing show ever! I've got all 5 seasons on DVD and I do write fanfics for FNL. God I hope they do a reboot of this show

[@New-York-Guy-90.]

HD 2Face Ive got all five seasons on DVD and still watch it to this day

[@brittanystrickland4526]

HD 2Face i have all 5 seasons too i love rewatching them 😊

[@VitorSantos-oc6jj]

@obayd d I've just finished this show and it is beautiful. Enjoy each moment!

[@vg4life]

A continuation not a reboot

[@weeknders]

Great series. Wished it never ended. So many great actors in this cast.

[@amberp3979]

Where's Coach Taylor, Tim, Matt, Julie, & Lyla? 😩👎

[@jiungsshawtybae1943]

Amber Ph•pps yeah those were the best people

[@ivyurgf7400]

Mark Simoneau I realy liked her character. She just lost her balance for a bit and had to figure herself out. It’s normal for a lot of girls that age

[@mattkonny9735]

It's so weird seeing Jason not in a chair

Matt Konny Exactly what I thought. And he aged poorly, in my opinion.

[@rashmiv354]

Faizan Ali he's gotten a lot of Botox done.

[@FarAwayEyes69]

I loved that show ! WOW !!! I miss it so much . I wish the best for all of them . Thank you so much !!!!!!! PEACE !!!!!!!!!

[@saucydanny6140]

Lyla was my favorite person in Friday night lights, she’s so adorable and so amazing I swear🥺💜

[@clairedavis6698]

Grandma Saracen is lookin hawt! haha "She's DEAD!!" lmao

[@anng.r.687]

That is awesome!! I miss those people!! Landry was always a favorite that didn't get enough screen time.

[@MrAshiq844]

i thought he got screwed over by Tyra, she was a bitch to him

[@Fuller712]

Grandma Saracen just made me crack up.

[@onlytemporary44]

Derek Phillips' laugh at the end was my favorite

[@matthewg_fm]

Thank you! This show is truly something special. What an incredible gift watching this series for the very first time. Treasure every moment of it! I am going to miss all my friends from Dillon Texas. Hopefully I can watch again in the future. Your a good hearted man Tim Riggins. Texas Forever. I love you guys and God bless! CLEAR EYES. FULL HEARTS. CAN’T LOSE.

[@tomsocala3158]

My thoughts on what happened to all the FNL characters: Lyla Garrity: She went on to graduate college, reached her dreams n goals, married with kids now. She never returned to Dillon. Tyra Collete: She graduated college, she got a great job working for a big company where she travels the world. Eventually she gets tired of travelling so much and decides she want to be closer to family. She returns to Dillon, where she ends up marrying Tim Riggins n works as a counsellor at Dillon HS. Becky Sproles: Luke Cafferty was killed overseas. Sad about his death, she went to Tim Riggins for comfort, they hook up, begin a relationship but it ends as TIm is not in love with her. Still friends, but she is now single n going to college. Tim Riggins: He built his house, got a good job, he co owns Riggins Riggs with Billy. Tyra came back years later n they got married. He still is best friends with Jason Street. Coach Eric Taylor n Tami: He is now an assistant coach in the NFL, he and his wife are still married. He still talks to the High School players that used to play for him from time to time. Tami is now the dean of her school. Billy and Mindy: They now have 3 kids, Riggins RIggs has now become successful with Billy hiring employees n a manager to run the business, while he checks in on occasion. He is a stay at home dad. Mindy is a bartender at the landing strip. Julie Taylor n Matt: They break up as Matt realizes she is not the person he wants to spend the rest of his life with. For Obvious reasons(anyone who watched the show, should know) Jason Street: Still best friends with Riggins, they visit each other every year. Him n his wife are still married with 3 kids n he is a very successful sports agent. Hes coach Taylors agent. Landry: He graduates from school n became a physician

[@jonblankenship5908]

What about Smash?

[@michaelsix9684]

fabulous show, loved it, and love watching it in reruns, great cast, incredible acting

[@emilyprentiss7888]

NO TYRA AND TIM ARE NOT MARRIED

[@-ouv]

Man, one of the best shot, produced and written shows out there

[@DFCN.]

Matt Lauria (Luke) is a beast in Kingdom. Underrated show. Now on Netflix!! You might also see a certain 2006 Texas State Champion in the finale season 👀

[@joshwilliams8581]

My favorite players on the Panthers. Tim Riggins, Matt Saracen, Smash

[@Will-ze2yq]

Josh Williams dude those were like the three main characters no shit

[@kamikazekenji605]

I really need this show to come back 🥺

[@Lori-xt2lf]

The only reason I’m okay that Matt and Julie married was that he really loved her and I wanted him to have all his hearts desires. I mean how hard would it have been to give her at least one redeeming quality? Also, I couldn’t believe that the Taylors never gave gave him the benefit of the doubt, especially after they screwed him over.

[@Isagalarraga]

In my head lyla comes back to Dillon and married Tim

[@melaniaguidry4138]

izzyxoxofashions me too

[@Lori-xt2lf]

Tim should have somehow reconnected with Lyla instead of Tyra. He was so in love with her.

[@gwpeoples]

I could see Tyra and him marrying, divorcing, remarrying, divorcing and remarrying each other.

[@wifeystatus121]

I can totally see that

[@joemckim1183]

@@Lori-xt2lf He reconnected with both of them, Lyla in season 4 and Tyra in season 5.

[@vg4life]

Seeing saracen’s grandma coherent and done up really suprises me. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@judioregan4210]

Apparently, Scott Porter did a really spot on impression of Kitsch at this event. Brought the house down. Would love to see the video of that! LOL

[@nspector]

Yeah, he did a short one during the show when Jason was pissed at him, yeah? "Texas forever..."

[@judioregan4210]

NSpector - oh excellent. Hope someone's videoed it and posts it. Would love to see that!

[@benrossi1513]

Where is Vince and his family? Also what about Matt Saracen and Lila

[@BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack]

Funny how Landry is a goofy nerdy guy in the show but here he looks like a mountain man who has people over to watch football on Sunday after church while grilling them steaks and serving up beer.

[@kendallmallett9694]

Joey Danahy what's really funny is how different his character is in Breaking Bad.

[@ricardobarbella5056]

I read Landry is the best football player of the cast by far that's why the show was that good . They all played such great believeable roles Tammy and coach were the dream couple of the centry

[@jake3736]

@@ricardobarbella5056 nah Kyle Chandler won state in high school

[@henriquepinto]

Why are these 2 things mutually exclusive, in your mind?

[@Tropicdog1211]

FNL is life! Love seeing them back together!

[@nspector]

It is life, isn't it.

[@dronemonkey2038]

I love that show. You feel like one of the residents of Dillon . Down to earth and raw. One of the best series ever.

[@ECovYouDug]

I LOVE THIS SHOW! BINGED IT TO DEATH LOL. Talk about character building. They did it to perfection. Wouldve been nice to see Coach, Matt, Lyla & Vince here. But I know they all probably had things to do!

[@danielayodele6445]

This show is really amazing, found it at the perfect time and it helped me when I was going through a lot, felt like I was a part of the Dillon community and it was just awesome all round.

[@thebenchforreal]

helped me when i was going through severe depression !! keep your head up :)

[@nosir1440]

Jason street standing up seems so strange to me 😂😂😂

[@chrisgrantham2341]

this was a great show, and showed how such a big asset coaches are in kids lives. Hat is off to all coaches, they have to do alot for pennies.

[@spinningbacksidekick]

"Reunion" - most of the key players missing.

[@daijacarver2576]

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[@daijacarver2576]

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[@juanrosillo2672]

Butchzzilla it’s not on Netflix no more huh

[@joemckim1183]

@@juanrosillo2672 It's on Hulu.

[@rolltide5922]

@@juanrosillo2672 came back

[@angelc7419]

Ran in this show recently and I love every episode such a great show.

[@sarahxo2317]

Tim and Lyla got back together and eventually married that’s my spinoff

[@taylordowning2533]

I used to have the biggest crush on Gaius Charles. This was an excellent show.

[@CaptLoquaLacon]

I'm doing a rewatch and I wonder why agents weren't kicking doors off hinges to get him in to films etc. He has that cocky charisma, but when it comes to show that bit of vulnerability too he absolutely nailed it. Just phenomenal acting

[@austin5583]

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

[@hbk15111]

Matt Saracen= QB1

[@jrvbamafan1]

how can they have a reunion without coach, saracen, riggins, julie, and lyla

[@2kg.o.a.t569]

jrvbamafan1 Vince too

[@emilyprentiss7888]

vince wasnt apart of the og squad

[@nj-1008]

The BEST show ever!

[@caneface87]

We need Coach and #7 and #33 to be on this also

[@hey-ls8dc]

And Louanne said "Wanna know where grams is? She's dead!" I died laughing 😂😂

[@jayseaborg3895]

Didn't realize until now that Billy and Grandma got to reunite on LONGMIRE. Riggins should have had a spot on that show as well-would have made a believable cowboy.

[@hamidrghori]

This is cool. But I want to see coach taylor, matt saracen, julie, vince, tim

[@angelo2423]

Great series, one of my favorites of all time.

[@cdavid8139]

what a fantastic show. Gawd I miss it.

[@HollywoodFLOSS1]

loved this show

[@brianda2509]

best show ever.

[@HeyKim0012]

Matt's grandma is the best!

[@peterkovic2241]

I love everything about this video.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Would love to see either a revived Friday Night Lights or a spinoff with Tami and Coach at Tammi's college.

[@terryjp3050]

I hesitated watching this series, how interesting could it be? It was fantastic and i ' m an old man

[@dakotanesbit1712]

Greatest show ever

[@matthewwinterle5475]

Connie Britton ugh😍😍

[@charlesdarks8850]

Best sport show ever by far.

[@badgerproductions24]

They could come back with Sunday night lights featuring smash and coach taylor 😂😂😂🤞🏿

[@andrewetaylor25]

Grandma Saracen, “she dead” 😂😂

[@MH-yl5fq]

Aww why do the actors for Becky and Luke still look so cute and innocent next to each other LOL

[@haloeffect44]

This show needs to come back to Netflix

[@aplatinumorange5112]

Douglas Maher It did for awhile but they must removed it today again.

[@minkagaston]

Double Agent Hulu just added it if that helps

[@vickicompton7959]

My favorite show on tv

[@Anthony-eg3qd]

Please bring back the show!!!!

[@McCullyClassic]

Dude fuck this show!! IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING!!! I didnt watch season 5 for 7 years because i heard it was the last season...

[@marky147]

Best show, ever!

[@ghostkid1118]

Smash Williams looks exactly the same 😆

[@locagringabvc1365]

I miss this show 😂

[@s0fa274]

"She's dead!" LOL

[@A.C31]

4:47

[@corrines4270]

LMAO buddy w the golf cart

[@hd2face394]

I cant believe Grandma Saracen said that! LMAO!!

[@toriwalthers9916]

I never knew about this show until they put it on Netflix I absolutely love it 🤍

[@ElizabethMerritt]

#wheressantiago?

[@ericpommier4197]

This is an awesome TV show.

[@skeezyherbo7209]

love this show

[@jplant1414]

Such a great ensemble cast. Love love love Louanne Stephens. If my math is right, she's near 75 yrs old in this montage. She looks at least 15 yrs younger than that, IMO. Amazing.

[@timothyfrederick9591]

Great show.

[@tahlequahstandingbear1722]

watched the show when first droped my first year of varsity , watched it tell first year of JC ball

[@Noodlezzzsss]

Miss this show

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

" what you doing"! Coach Taylor voice

[@lordofthereels6790]

It's getting to the time when they could make a spinoffquel series called Texas Forever with Matt and Julie as the new Eric and Tammy Taylor coaching a new generation of Texas teams with Matt having to live up to the Taylor coaching name? Maybe organically throw in cameos from legacy characters that stayed in Texas at the end of the show? More Landry

[@andream6979]

Here in Italy football is not as important as in USA but i think FNL helped us to get into this sport much more

[@corrines4270]

I was gonna complain ab coach Taylor not being in this, and I still am, but buddy makes up for it

[@masontronsor2734]

I knew Colton Cruise looked and sounded familiar he is Jason Street lol blonde moment

[@robertproctor1358]

Just finished up all 6 seasons today. A buddy bought me the whole series. I felt bad for Landry, he just kept getting screwed by all the girls he met in his life. Great field goal kicker tho l o l

[@kaydunlap4455]

I miss this show.

[@stevenmartinez5771]

Texas forever

[@MrBerksboy]

Interesting to see what the cast went on to do, i know about Connie, Kyle, Minka, and of course Michael B. has gone on to big things

[@Ethan-dn1wc]

This wasn't even Michael B. Jordan's breakout role, The Wire was. He probably could have been successful without FNL.

[@ibleedblue0518]

Texas forever!!!!