Lately I've become obsessed with 'Freaks and Geeks'. An American teen comedy-drama tv series. The show centres around Lindsey Weir and her younger brother Sam, who both attend the same high school set in the 80's. Lindsey and her friends are labelled 'freaks' and Sam and his friends 'geeks'.
Freaks and geeks was the starting block for huge actors now such as James Franco, Jason Segal, Seth Rogan, and Busy Phillips.
The show aired in 1999-2000 on NBC. Although 18 episodes were filmed only 12 were aired. A second series was never an option due to lack of viewing.
The show later became a cult hit. The series appeared on Time magazine's 2007 "100 Greatest Shows of All Time" list, as well as placing 3rd on their list of the greatest television shows of the 2000s.
The show combines comedy and drama perfectly, presenting the ups and downs of being a teenager. I find the story lines creative and clever, always making me want more when the programme finishes.
Linking more to my task, the opening credits for freaks and geeks to me is brilliant. Teaming a rocking soundtrack and the always traumatic experience of school photos-it really captures high school (secondary school to us brits) perfectly.
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