Pretty much all pretty women and sex...and not much in the way of plot.

"Football Wives" is a failed US television pilot for a proposed series. It was an Americanized version of the British show "Footballers' wives". Some British shows have been successfully translated to the States, such as "All in the Family" (from "Until Death Do Us Part") and "Sanford and Son" (from "Steptoe and Son")...but there are also other shows that just failed in the translation such as the American version of "The IT Crowd" and "Fawlty Towers"....as well as "Football Wives".

So why do I think "Football Wives" failed? Well, it sure lacked depth. While the show was supposed to be a drama, it really was about one two things....sexy women AND sex....and not much else. And, frankly, you can get more out of just watching some internet porn...and just about as much depth.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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A look at the lives of women married to professional football players. Based on the ITV series "Footballers' Wives."

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