Friday Night Lights reboot heads to Peacock. How does it differ from the original?

Story by Dan Girolamo

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Peacock scores the Friday Night Lights reboot, reviving the beloved football drama for a new generation of fans.

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The new series will be set against the backdrop of high school football, just like the original, but feature a fresh cast and story.
The reboot beat out Netflix for the rights, signaling Peacock's aggressive push to build its content library and attract younger viewers.

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