But while watching “Beartown,” I couldn’t help but think of “ Friday Night Lights.” That show is set in the fictional working class town of Dillon, Texas, a place where football is king.

‘Beartown’ Review: Accused Hometown Hero In an HBO drama based on Fredrik Backman’s novel, a sexual assault allegation forces the players of a local Swedish hockey team to pick sides.

Grade: B “Beartown” premieres Monday, February 22 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO. The five-episode limited series will air new episodes weekly. Daily Headlines Daily Headlines covering Film, TV and more.

MATTHEW GILBERT ‘Beartown’ recalls other series that are wrenching but rewarding By Matthew Gilbert Globe Staff,Updated February 18, 2021, 5:42 p.m.

In his best-selling book "The Winners," Swedish author Fredrik Backman concludes his "Beartown Trilogy," which centers around a hockey-loving town in Sweden.