Ted Lasso
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Welcome back to a new season of AFC Richmond football action!
At least for now.
Though spin-offs remain a possibility The Adventures of Will Kitman, Kit Manmaybe?
its going to be three seasons and out for the series proper.
It feels like the beginning of the end of an era.)
But thats something to worry about later; weve got 12 episodes before we get there.
All that only becomes apparent, however, after a fake-out (or maybe a piece of foreshadowing).
Or, more accurately, she lovessomebody.
The talk includes a typical Ted anecdote involving parental neglect, his own selflessness, and a train accident.
More to the point, Teds begun to wonder why hes still in England.
As the man once said, Doc replies, doubt can only be removed by action.
A fan of pithy sayings, Ted likes that.
But it feels like that way of thinking could lead to some big changes down the line.
Teds still feeling downcast about Henrys departure but freely sharing that feeling instead of keeping it bottled up.
Rebecca also lets her feelings flow freely.
Rebeccas concerned for her recently promoted team, of course, but shes also taking this development personally.
She wants to put a little more firepower into the team.
Thats not, Rebecca reminds him, what he promised her.
He promised to win the whole fucking thing.
Well, thats not exactly true.
But Isaac (Kola Bokinni) is especially enraged, and the others are worked up too.
In the office, things are a little calmer.
Speaking of Nate, he has settled into his new office and his new attitude.
(She doesnt seem to mind.)
Rebecca appreciates Keeleys love of a good cry, having gone years without crying.
She has worries of her own, too.
Maybe Teds not concerned enough about winning.
(Let Ted be Ted, Keeley tells her.)
Flitting between Keeley, Ted, and Nate, the episode offers a study of management style contrasts.
Nate has none of Keeleys problems wanting to be liked.
He gave up on that with the heel turn that sent him into Ruperts employ after telling off Ted.
His coaching style mixes repetitive drills with humiliation.
Players get the job done, or they end up standing on the dum dum line.
(Hes not subtle.)
The only thing troubling him: Theres an ugly Mini Cooper parked in the prestige lot that needs towing.
He stops after Nate sheepishly claims it as his own.
The players bring their downcast mood to the field, but Teds not having it.
Ted first toured the place to help Henry overcome hisIt-inspired fears.
With the lesson ended (and well received), they decide to head back to the surface.
That allows Ted to focus on his own press conference after an uncomfortable meeting with Rebecca.
She begs Ted to fight back.
Thats not really Teds style, however.
Nows Teds chance to punch back, a chance he passes up.
Instead, Ted engages in a round of weaponized self-deprecation.
The reporters are disappointed (though not as disappointed as Rebecca).
Then Ted keeps going.
Couldnt Nate have come up with something better?
After eventually getting them onboard with the classic Im so dumb / How dumb are you?
He even brings up his history of panic attacks before anyone else can.
No more Mini Cooper for him.
What, for instance, is going on with Sam and Rebecca?
Or, for that matter, how are Sams plans to launch a Nigerian restaurant going?
Maybe theyre going really well, and thats why Rebecca gave up vegetarianism?
How are Beard and Jane doing?
Well have to wait to find out.
Other threads get half-tended to.
Its not a romantic reunion.
(Which took place a while ago.
Is it odd theyre just now getting to it or that Phoebe hasnt noticed?)
In telling her, they both speak at once, but theyre not quite on the same page.
Keeley says, Were taking a break.
Roy goes with, We broke up.
Roy has a hard time arguing back.
As the episode draws to a close, Ted asks some fundamental questions of his own.
Why is he here?
In London, not on earth, he clarifies.
Ted doesnt hesitate before agreeing and returns Mini-Nate to the sidelines.
He tries to get an answer from Henry that Beard cant give him: Whyishe still here?
Henry tells him hes there to win the whole thing before showing him a gift from Mommys friend.
Biscuits
Nate spentTed Lassos second season descending into egomania and paranoia.
His success has earned her approval.
His father objects to his language.
In many respects, he cant win.
He cant be a Wonderkid forever.
The Believe sign has been repaired and restored.
Rebeccas reference to crying at the John Lewis Christmas commercial will probably baffle most U.S. viewers.
Heresthe latest, which seems merely cute at first, but brace yourself.
The Great Stink of 1858 might sound like a joke, butits not.
