Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestAfter all the trials and tribulations that led up to the championship fight, Lights goes to "war" when he finally faces off with "Death Row" Reynolds for the heavyweight title. Before the big fight, Hal Brennan gathers all the former champs that have been burned by Barry Word and starts a war against him by starting a new boxing alliance called United Boxers. But in order for Lights to be a part of it, he suggests a 10 percent cut for a health fund to help all the boxers in need of medical care. Meanwhile, Word has a pre-fight talk with Lights, and it is not very inspiring the night before the fight. Theresa has her own talk with Reynold's wife, Jennifer. As soon as the third round begins, Lights manages to K.O. Reynolds and wins back his title, but suffers a severe concussion. After the fight Theresa makes a shocking discovery about Lights: she goes to his side and watches in horror as he groggily asks her "Who won?".
Lights Out is an American television boxing drama series from the FX network in the United States. It stars Holt McCallany as Patrick "Lights" Leary, a New Jersey native, and former heavyweight champion boxer who is considering a comeback. The series premiered on January 11, 2011 at 10 pm ET/PT. On March 24, 2011, FX announced the cancellation of the show. The final episode aired on April 5.
Acting
McCallany's haunted eyes do more than most dialogue ever could.
Production
Authentic New Jersey grit that never feels like a set.
Writing
Boxing as metaphor without being cheesy about it.
Creator
Justin Zackham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
FX buried this between Justified and Sons of Anarchy, then wondered why nobody watched prestige boxing in 2011.
Holt McCallany spent years trying to get this made; its cancellation directly led to his casting in Mindhunter. Sometimes the universe apologizes.
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