Honestly, season 2 is a great season, but compared to season 1, it has its problems. Season 2 still has the great stories within stories, the serious tone mixed with the playful and humorous writing, and also the heart breaking moments smashed together with the shocking surprises. Even with the season's faults, it's still one of the `must see' TV shows out there.I don't really want to bash one of my favorite shows, but I want to be honest with people who read this. There are many things that this season could've done better in my opinion. Certain stories just seemed out of place, or maybe even to grown up for just high school kids. For instance, ***Don't read this until you see the asterisk if you don't want to be spoiled.... For instance, when Landry and Tyra kill that guy, they decide to throw him in the river. Why? Why not just call the cops and explain to them what happened. They are just kids, and probably nothing will happen to them. Even if they waited to call the cops after they threw him in the river, they STILL would've probably have gotten off easy if they just claimed that they were scared and confused or whatever. And how come Landry is such a smart kid, yet he seemed like a TOTAL dummy when it came to confessing the murder. Seriously man... just say you were scared for yours and hers life. Goodness. *** I don't know... it just seemed like a forced story line that really got in the way of what is great about this show. Other things that aren't story spoilers that made me mad was Smash's Mom. Seriously...do you want your VERY TALENTED child who is one of the most wanted RB's to go to a college like Whitmore instead of Alabama or Georgia or Miami or USC? I mean... what are you thinking? Sure you want your kid to get an education, but wouldn't you rather him be worth millions if he can be for his sake and yours and his children? NFL and education... or...just education? I tell ya what... my cousin had a chance to play for the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks. He decided to join the Navy and get an education instead. He got out after 4 years and lives a mediocre life now and wishes to God he had played for the Blackhawks. And then there is a race issue AGAIN. Not only once, but TWICE in this season and BOTH involve Smash again. Give it a rest will ya?Now, it seems like I'm bashing this show, but I'm only listing things I didn't like and they are very few. Even with what I didn't like, it's STILL better than a lot of what's out there to watch. Anything dealing with Matt Saracen will have me glued. As well as Coach Eric Taylor. Some of the best TV involves these two characters whether they are in the same or not. I only wish Matt's parts were longer this season. I laughed pretty hard when Matt had to go pick Smash up under a bridge once. When he arrived, Smash had nothing on but boxer shorts (he had to run from a party so he didn't get his butt kicked by some psycho college kid). When he pulls up, he just starts laughing and then starts to talk and give Smash crap. It was a really funny part, but at the same time, a really great friendship part. Here's two kids, black and white, and they seems like the best of friends if not brothers.Sadly this show was one of many that got hurt by the writers strike and you can tell at the end of the season. The show ends, but it's not truly a season ending. They leave you hanging with 2 games to state and many of the story lines not fully closed (or cliffhanger season ending closed at least). I was waiting for the next episode and then saw the menu screen. "You've got to be kiddin me" is what came out my mouth in pist offness.Ah well. The show is still great even with it's faults. Every episode had me hooked and not wanting to sleep until I just saw `one more' episode. Recommended, but make sure you watch season 1 first.
