So if Season 1 was about convincing everyone to believe in his person-first approach to coaching, and Season 2 tackled the inner struggle restricting that individual growth, then Season 3 leaves one big rock unturned: results. Jason Sudeikis has repeatedly said that his original vision for “Ted Lasso” was a three-season arc. Nick Mohammed and Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso” Courtesy of Apple After watching Season 1, it’s not hard to imagine “Ted Lasso” championing its characters’ emotional well-being, but it would’ve been far simpler for Apple’s first outright success to lean into its on-the-field underdog story, romantic subplots, and goofy charm than to challenge viewers’ presumptions about therapy and wellness. The season made his, and the show’s, position quite clear, and Season 2’s efforts to destigmatize prioritizing mental health is one of the most admirable thematic pivots made by a hit series in recent memory. By the time Ted sat down for his season-ending press conference and said, “I want to share with y’all the truth about my recent struggles with anxiety, and my overall concern about the way we discuss and deal with mental health in athletics” - nothing more needed to be said. Toss in the aforementioned arcs for the players and “Ted Lasso” Season 2 successfully tracked significant emotional growth by honestly addressing the hurdles to getting there. It just means they have to respect each other’s needs and see where they lead. Yes, he’s taking some long-awaited me time after a life filled with training, competition, and the public spotlight, while she’s focusing on her career as it really starts to take off - but that doesn’t mean their love for each other evaporates. (Also, the end-of-episode time jumps were a bit much, but I love the inclusion of Sam opening that restaurant - his personal journey is on an excellent track.) Similarly, I have great respect for the writers recognizing that Roy and Keeley are on separate paths without breaking them up or even turning them against each other. Rebecca, meanwhile, took Roy’s advice to heart and didn’t settle for a suitor who’s just “fine” she and Sam (Toheeb Jimoh) may not be back together, but there’s clearly a spark there, and Rebecca has enough confidence in herself to chase that feeling, wherever it may lead. Sometimes you can just blab away about stuff and nothing has to change, and no one has to solve anything. Instead of telling Roy what to do about his relationship or even encouraging him to look at the bright side, Ted took a lesson from his “girl talk” with Rebecca in the premiere. (Perhaps even more substantial: The revelation made him question the benefits of unrelenting optimism, which resolved itself nicely in the Diamond Dogs’ final meeting. Sharon (Sarah Niles) forced Ted to confront long-dormant feelings about his father, and how his parent’s suicide changed the coach’s outlook on life. The team’s success or failure played out in the background, as the players, coaches, and staff’s mental health took priority. Rupert!” Apple TV+ is presumably mocking up fight-night posters already.įor as well as the finale sets up next year’s revenge arcs, what made Season 2 a victory overall is that it focused on internal struggles, sans second-party opposition. Ted now has a proper rival, and even if the bitterness is one-sided, Nate’s grayscale transformation into the head coach of West Ham should, at least, alleviate the vocal minority’s anger over Season 2’s lack of (external) conflict. Season 3 may provide a more definitive answer. Jason Sudeikis on the Hidden Truths Behind Ted Lasso’s Allen Iverson Tribute As for Ted, the verdict’s still out on his big move to “leave my family and take a job halfway around the world.” (Oof, those texts with his ex hurt to watch.) On the romantic front, there were no huge couplings or break-ups - unless you count Keeley (Juno Temple) quitting Rebecca’s (Hannah Waddingham) club to start her own firm. The team ended up back in the same league as Season 1. What makes it a tie is both obvious and complicated. Dani Rojas (Cristo Fernández) made up for the opening episode’s mascot manslaughter by kicking the game-tying goal in the finale (without harming the club’s new pupper, Macy Grayhound) Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster), whose selfish tendencies left him off the pitch to start the season, learned when to turn on the star power and when to step aside for the right reasons even the team they tied in the Season 2 finale, Brentford FC, was the same one that mocked their winless streak in the premiere by sending over a giant order of Thai food.Ĭallbacks aside, Season 2 ultimately felt like the very thing non-soccer-loving Americans have trouble wrapping their heads around (including Ted): a winning tie. After all those ties to start the season, it took one more for Richmond AFC to make its way back into the Premier League.
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