Genre:
TV / Comedy
Starring:
Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco
Number
of seasons: 1 (18 episodes)
What
a treat Freaks and Geeks was. I have laughed out loud, smiled in reminiscence
and even shed a tear or two.
This
TV show tells the story of a group of high school students in the Michigan of
1980-1981. The focal point is the Weir family, with Lindsay and Sam. Lindsay is
16. She’s an A student, but she’s trying to change clan and hang-out with the
burnouts. She works hard not to be seen as a good girl, but, in her core, she
is as sweet as they come. Sam is 14. He is discovering girls and trying his
best to get rid of the geek image that he has. But, really, he just loves
hanging around with his two best friends and play games.
Beyond
the two main ones, there is a load of other well-developed characters in Freaks
and Geeks. The Weir parents are plain awesome. They are so out-of-touch, but
you cannot help but love them. James Franco, Busy Philipps, Jason Segel and Seth Rogen are all
very good as the burnouts with whom Lindsay hangs around. Sam’s best friends
are also very compelling as characters.
This
TV show so should have lasted longer. Only 18 episodes, that is not enough,
but, unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Those 18 are so enjoyable though, I
plan on watching them again down the line. So many memorable episodes to speak
of, I highly recommend this show.
Freaks
and Geeks captures the high school experience perfectly, with the clans and
groups. The bullying, the relationships, the fighting, etc.; it is all there.
And the soundtrack is simply amazing. Some of my favorite music, some good old
classic rock, is featured all the way through. Shout out to The Who’s Squeeze
Box, a great song about accordions.
Rating:
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