r/TedLasso

I dont even really care about soccer, but id heard good things about ted lasso, so when I got 2 free months of apple tv I saw it and put it on with no hesitation. what a show. the writers and directors had a hit with this one. only on episode seven, but so far every single episode has made me laugh out loud - guffaw even - and yet has also managed to bring me to tears.

what a wholesome and beautiful reminder that the most important thing in the world is not to be the best, not to be the smartest, not to be the strongest… just to be kind.

it’s truly inspirational

I think most of the relationships in Ted Lasso get some sort of resolution, some sort of apology, forgiveness and acceptance - growth. The one that never really seemed to get this type of play is the relationship between Jamie and Nate.

But on a recent rewatch I noticed that during the S3 E12 episode with the Kangaroo Court they fine Jamie for falling asleep during meditation. Jamie initially puts a large stack of cash in the smiling box, then when no one is looking he tells Nate to wait wait, pulls out his wallet and adds a smaller stack of bills and put his finger to his mouth telling Nate to not tell. Nate is then fined $5000 for missing every single training and game.

It seems to me that the first stack of cash, which was a significant fold, was the $5000 for Nate's punishment. The team must have known the punishment was coming. The team had talked about bringing Nate back and reached out in an earlier episode. I believe they talked about the punishment at that time. Jamie then chose to pay Nate's fine out of what I believe to be Jamie's apology for his unkind treatment of Nate in season 1, which I don't believe he is ever shown apologizing for. Nate is never shown putting the cash into the box. So I think it shows that Jamie and Nate are finally on the same page and appreciate, respect and care about one another.

I think this is a significant moment in contrast to season 2 where Nate is elevated in stature but not seen as the Big Dog or even necessarily equal to the rest of the team in social standing. He then acts as a bully as if he believed bullying Colin would elevate his standing. But it took a lot of time for Nate to learn that standing in Richmond is based on kindness and elevation of others rather than berating other to seem larger.

I was rewatching the show and honestly such an amazing job through the seasons and the proper amount of foreshadowing.

One thing that bothered me was the whole dynamic of the Marriage/Couples Councilor played in Ted and Michelle's marriage not working out. Yes maybe I'm overthinking but its bothering me.

Season 1: The councilor kinda pushes for some space between the couple, Ted ends up coaching AFC Richmond and Michelle is with Henry. Later on in the season the divorce is finalized, its really rushed in a way where Ted himself isn't able to adjust or come to terms with it till "Let it Go" comes on at Karaoke night.

Season 2: Michelle starts talking or seeing someone but we don't really know who its just a side plot in a way with all the things Ted is dealing with that season.

Season 3: We find out its the marriage councilor she has been seeing, and its been going on for a while assuming its the same guy from season 2 idk speculation. Maybe its me but did he manipulate Michelle into the whole divorce aspect, yes Ted was the one who finally said its ok we go our separate ways, but man idk super unethical and super sus to me.

Season 4: In the trailer I think its Michelle and Henry cheering on the team maybe something happened idk maybe they moved to the UK in that season trying to make things work.

I'm probably overthinking but thats weird right like by both Michelle and the therapist dude right?

After watching the show many many times I have a question about Roy’s departure from sky sports. He leaves the studio and then he begins running. My question is where was his car?
I’m just watching where he’s speaking to Keeley on the phone about the white orchids he received, and I thought how will he get them home? Did he arrive at the studio in a cab? Why didn’t he drive, which brings me back to the exit (oops, bad pun). Where was that big beautiful black SUV?

On a rewatch, wondering why Man City would have ever loaned Jaime Tartt to another club when he's that good?

I know it's petty. I know it doesn't actually matter. I know that there is nothing I can do. I know that award shows are self congratulatory circle jerks. I don't care.

What I do care about is that The Bear submitted itself as a comedy and it's not. It stole awards that should have gone to an actual comedy. Like Ted Lasso! Whatever though. I'm just going to continue being salty.

I love this show and think it should have won more awards.

Don’t have a lot to say here, just that whenever I watch this show, it feels like it’s talking to a part of me, and all it’s different episodes feel like they are talking to a different part, depending on the vibe of the episode. I just watched the Christmas episode of S2 again, and after I watched it, it just felt like a lot warm hug. There are very few shows that make me feel like this, and I hope this continues with the upcoming Season 4 as well.
That’s All Folks. Thank you for reading this, and have a good day 🙂

Barbeque sauce

Ted Lasso to Rebecca when she admit she wanted him to fail. "I forgive you. Divorce is hard."

Roy Kent. **"*You couldn't fing build Jeff Bridges!"** — To Jamie Tartt trying to "build bridges."

Roy Kent to Phoebe: "What do you have to be sad about? Did one of the Paw Patrol Dogs die?"

Watching the Canada - Morocco game right now and both keepers are from Quebec. As is Zoreaux (aka Van Damme) the goalie for Richmond AFC.