QB1: Beyond the Lights Season 1 Episode 7 Significant Others
- March 27, 2017
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7.5 (22)
QB1: Beyond the Lights is a documentary series that follows the journey of three high school quarterbacks as they navigate the challenges of their final year of high school and prepare for their future in college football. In season one, viewers are introduced to Jake Fromm, Tate Martell, and Tayvon Bowers as they balance their academic and athletic responsibilities while also facing personal and familial struggles.
In episode 7, titled "Significant Others," the focus shifts to the quarterbacks' relationships and the impact they have on their lives off the field. For Jake Fromm, his girlfriend Caroline has been a constant source of support throughout his high school career. As he prepares to make the transition to the University of Georgia, he struggles to balance his football responsibilities with his desire to spend time with Caroline and maintain their long-distance relationship.
Tate Martell, on the other hand, is known for his cocky attitude and his commitment to his football career above all else. However, as we see in this episode, Tate also has a softer side that is revealed through his relationship with his girlfriend, Kiki. As Tate prepares to make the jump to Ohio State, he begins to realize that football is not the only thing that matters and that he may need to make sacrifices in order to keep Kiki in his life.
Finally, Tayvon Bowers' relationship with his girlfriend, Nia, takes center stage in this episode. As Tayvon deals with the aftermath of his father's death and the difficult relationship he has with his mother, Nia is a source of stability and comfort for him. However, as Tayvon prepares to make his college decision, the couple begins to realize that their plans for the future may not align.
Throughout the episode, the three quarterbacks must navigate the ups and downs of their relationships while also juggling the pressures of their football careers and the expectations of their families and coaches. As always, QB1: Beyond the Lights provides an intimate look at the lives of these young athletes, highlighting both their strengths and their vulnerabilities and showing viewers the complex web of factors that contribute to their success both on and off the field.