I know everyone talks about ...
Question: I know everyone talks about the Landry/Tyra murder on
Friday Night Lights, so I won't talk about that other than to say I didn't hate the storyline, and if the writers had another chance at it, I think they should have done it differently. I want to talk about Smash and his underuse this season. I thought
Gaius Charles was one of the finest actors on the show last year, along with
Zach Gilford, but this season I think he has had only two scenes in four episodes. They have overused Landry and Julie's stories this years, and both are fine actors, but it's not worth the elimination of Smash Williams. Shows always overuse actors that people like initially but eventually get sick of. Think of
Entourage and Billy Walsh. Do you agree?
Answer: You're about to get your wish. The next two episodes (Nov. 16 and 30) appear to be Smash-centric, as he begins the process of college recruitment. I wasn't all that bothered by the use (or underuse, as you put it) of Smash, who in the early episodes was enjoying his status as the short-lived new coach's favorite — much to the chagrin of Saracen, a conflict that eventually exploded on the field. With some of the other subplots receding into the background (let's hope), it's time for Smash to get his turn in the spotlight again. I'm looking forward to it.
