Friday Night Lights (2006)
English · Drama · 43 min
★ 8.0 Solid 331 ratings
Released 3 Oct 2006
Page updated 5 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.0 from 331 ratings on TMDB
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Friday Night Lights is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video, Neon TV.
What the audience says
Friday Night Lights has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 331 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 331 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The trials and triumphs of life in the small town of Dillon, Texas, where high school football is everything.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~43 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Brian Grazer
Cast

Kyle Chandler
Eric Taylor

Connie Britton
Tami Taylor

Aimee Teegarden
Julie Taylor

Michael B. Jordan
Vince Howard

Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Jess Merriweather

Dora Madison
Becky Sproles
Where to watch in New Zealand
Amazon Prime VideoNeon TV
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Friday Night Lights worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. This is 5 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Friday Night Lights?
You can stream Friday Night Lights in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video, Neon TV.
What language is Friday Night Lights in?
Friday Night Lights is an English series (Drama).
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