When you have an unchanging and unchangable character like Ted Lasso in the center of a show then I think there's a danger of going amok with the supporting characters and especially with plot. I think Ted Lasso did that with the rather clumsy take on social issues, which is a common problem in any fraught political time. I think the artistic reaction to Trump has created some middling art. Overall, I think Ted Lasso was a nimble comedy that got too serious about itself.
Ted Lasso. This season has been super uneven, a bit depressing (which isn't supposed to be the show's vibe), and full of dumb storylines (Nate and Keeley's side plots consume too much screen time). Nate doesn't deserve a redemption arc. Fuck him forever. I also think there's a weird dichotomy at the heart of the show, that has become more noticeable over time: for such a nice guy, why the shit is Ted living 4500+ miles away from his son? Shouldn't that be his first priority?
Ted Lasso was better as a 30-minute comedy instead of an hour-long drama.
Also: The Offspring. Love them! Quintessential 90s vibe. Always felt vaguely like posers? Like they were a faux punk band. But I also didn't care because their music rocked.
When you have an unchanging and unchangable character like Ted Lasso in the center of a show then I think there's a danger of going amok with the supporting characters and especially with plot. I think Ted Lasso did that with the rather clumsy take on social issues, which is a common problem in any fraught political time. I think the artistic reaction to Trump has created some middling art. Overall, I think Ted Lasso was a nimble comedy that got too serious about itself.
Great stuff. Loved the picture here as it just show spring in bloom. Enlightenment comes from different places 🤩
Thanks so much for the mention, Nicci. It's been such a joy having you as an early reader of my book.
Many thoughts.
Ted Lasso. This season has been super uneven, a bit depressing (which isn't supposed to be the show's vibe), and full of dumb storylines (Nate and Keeley's side plots consume too much screen time). Nate doesn't deserve a redemption arc. Fuck him forever. I also think there's a weird dichotomy at the heart of the show, that has become more noticeable over time: for such a nice guy, why the shit is Ted living 4500+ miles away from his son? Shouldn't that be his first priority?
Ted Lasso was better as a 30-minute comedy instead of an hour-long drama.
Also: The Offspring. Love them! Quintessential 90s vibe. Always felt vaguely like posers? Like they were a faux punk band. But I also didn't care because their music rocked.