Summary
This controversy-hit show was pulled from US screens after just one season, and almost didn't make it across the pond. Why? Because of its representation of the seedy underbelly of America's beloved national game - depicting scenes of drug abuse, homosexuality and spousal abuse. The fact that "certain groups in the US" still don't want it broadcast anywhere around the globe must be a good reason to take a look.
The show follows the on and off-field exploits of the players, the coach and owner of fictional American Football team The Cougars - think Footballers' Wives with huge shoulder pads.See the full content of this document
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