![]() In general, it’s the relationships that make this show pop. ![]() Sharon Fieldstone (Sarah Niles), and through this relationship, we finally get a peek behind the curtain at why Ted is the way that he is, and it’s devastating. Lasso spends most of the season forging a reluctant relationship with the team’s new sports psychiatrist, Dr. He began season one as the cocky bully but slowly becomes more sympathetic after we’re introduced to his despicable dad.Ĭoach Lasso also deals with similar issues. This is especially true for Jaime (Phil Dunster). Season two delves even deeper into the psyche of the main cast exploring their many flaws, and often, relationships with parents are at the core of these issues. Parent/child relationships are another central theme this season doubles down on. Its many three-dimensional characters and relationships are used to tackle complex issues such as mental health, divorce, friendship and love, and ultimately, it drives home a simple yet powerful message: believe. That being said, the show is far from just a mindless sitcom. I can’t imagine any other actor playing this part. He was born to play this role perfectly, balancing Lasso’s unquenchable optimism and hilarity with his hidden pain. Most of this is due to the phenomenal cast who deserve all the awards that have come their way. “Ted Lasso” is one of the best comedies since “The Office” went off the air back in 2013. I can’t emphasize enough just how funny this show is. However, while there are many sports elements, the show centers its focus on the characters and the comedy. I was hesitant to watch myself, mainly because I’ve never cared much for soccer. Season two picks up with Richmond desperately trying to claw their way back into the premier league.įirst things first, you don’t have to be a football (soccer) fan or even a sports fan to enjoy this show. ![]() While initially met with resistance, the lovable Coach Lasso manages to charm his way into the hearts of the players, the fans and the club’s recently divorced owner, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham). to manage a struggling football club in London. The show hilariously tells a classic underdog/fish-out-of-water story about a happy-go-lucky college football coach, Ted Lasso (Jason Sudekis), who moves to the U.K. Apple TV+ captures lightning in a bottle twice with its electrifying second season of the hit comedy/drama “Ted Lasso.”
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