I'll admit I was a bit doubtful about how they started the season, but they're in top form right now. That Red Right Hand scene was perfect.
I agree with FireGilbert, I think there's going to be a flashback or explanation to what happened between Nate and Rupert, because Rupert definitely felt different here. I'd guess that Nate said or did something that caused some introspection on Rupert's part. One of the pain themes of the show is not only the effect Ted's positivity and goodness has on the people around him, but then the effect those people can have on the people around them. I think they're kinda setting out that Ted doesn't need to be there any more... everyone now knows how to look out for and support each other (like Total Football, of course). The goodness has become kinda self-sustaining.
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