Football is the setting for murder
About Murder Under the Friday Night Lights
Football is a violent sport, no doubt, but who knew there were so many murders associated with it? Murder Under the Friday Night Lights presents cases of cheerleaders, football players, coaches, and even marching band members involved in murders and attempted murders, either as victims or perpetrators.
These murders occurred in various areas of the US—many in small towns, where football is a major part of life—and some even involved NFL players.
Re-creations are minimal, and there is no narration, so detectives, journalists, and victims’ friends and family are the main voices for the story.
Even if you’re not a football fan, you’ll likely find most of the cases in the series engaging.
The Show Elements
Seasons: 4 (2022-)
Where to stream: HBO Max, Hulu, Discovery+
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✓ Police interviews
✘ Trial clips
✘ Narration
✓ Re-creations
✘ Experts
✓ Victims’ families and friends
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