If you’re not watching Ted Lasso...

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

So many threads to tie up in one episode, I'm almost expecting a 4th season.

It hasnt veen announced either way

That to me leans that its done, I think we will know after finale at least

But apple definitely wants more and they could make a godfather offer to sudeikis

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I wonder if there is any purposeful subtext here that the British are bitter and mean, and just needed a friendly American to show them thew way. American Saviour Syndrome.

The show isnt very popular in england, I've never thought about the way you put it, but I wonder if that's why

[Locke]

Also...Leslie doesnt get enough love.

He is fantastic.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

The show isnt very popular in england, I've never thought about the way you put it, but I wonder if that's why

It isn't? That surprises me.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by jayswin

It isn't? That surprises me.

I’m not, Brit’s often consider their TV shows and humour superior to that of the Americans or anyone actually

At least that is what I have found through purely anecdotal experience

[Locke]

Originally Posted by jayswin

It isn't? That surprises me.

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I’m not, Brit’s often consider their TV shows and humour superior to that of the Americans or anyone actually

At least that is what I have found through purely anecdotal experience

I could see that. Not that Brits consider themselves superior, I cant speak to that, but the British sense of humour is very, very different than the standard Western humour.

Some people dig British humour, other people dont, but this show has a very 'Western' sense of humour so I could see Brits not really digging it.

The other thing too is, we must understand, this show is the cinematic equivalent of Homer using the Stonecutter's sacred text as a bib.

You're talking soccer...to the Brits that is religion.

[jayswin]

I can kind of see that, actually. This isn't British humour, it's American humour with the UK as the subject and backdrop of it.

[jayswin]

It's days like this that I wish Ted Lasso was a weekend release.

[Spurs]

Originally Posted by jayswin

It isn't? That surprises me.

is it because it is about Soccer?

I can say I know many people say that they thought I would love it because of the soccer, Sudeikis and US coaching angle (I am a College football fan) but I don't get the hype of this show.

It should appeal to me but I find it so boring, while my wife who doesn't care about any of those things really loves the show.

[FireGilbert]

I wonder if some Brits don't like the lack of realism. Like if Man City actually lost a chance at the Premiership at home against a mid tier side staring a former player there would have been a riot with the coach blowing up.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

I wonder if some Brits don't like the lack of realism. Like if Man City actually lost a chance at the Premiership at home against a mid tier side staring a former player there would have been a riot with the coach blowing up.

I think the soccer element is supposed to be ancillary unless it forwards the narrative.

This pokey little club shouldnt be troubling a Petro-State club like City in the first place, we're just supposed to look past that and focus on the story of the people in the show.

I get where you're coming from though, they vilified West Ham and Man City and thats going to rub a large chunk of people the wrong way. This is one of the dangers of shows like this, personally I think they've done it very well and very tastefully.

But I can separate reality from television...some fans are going to take this personally.

Their portrayal of toxic British soccer fans? Its not too far off the mark...

[Locke]

Also...as someone who has been to a few British Pubs during big matches....May is a Treasure.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

I wonder if some Brits don't like the lack of realism. Like if Man City actually lost a chance at the Premiership at home against a mid tier side staring a former player there would have been a riot with the coach blowing up.

I was hoping that this show was a hit across the pond and that it could also teach Brits that they don't have to be mobbing savages around football.

It's too bad to hear it's audience it primarily in NA.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I suppose if there was a show about a foreigner with no experience coaching an NHL team in Canada that leans on Canadian stereotypes and falsely represents the culture of the game that it might get old quickly for Canadian viewers.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Locke

Also...as someone who has been to a few British Pubs during big matches....May is a Treasure.

Out of nowhere she's become a brilliant wise sage. I love it. Hell of a couple of episodes for May.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

I suppose if there was a show about a foreigner with no experience coaching an NHL team in Canada that leans on Canadian stereotypes and falsely represents the culture of the game that it might get old quickly for Canadian viewers.

Yeah this is it. My buddy's British parents who are huge football fans absolutely hate it. Really just can't get past the premise that would never happen.

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

My prediction for the final episode.

Obviously Ted is going home.
Beard stays in England.
Nate comes back into the fold.
I think those are all give-ins, no points for getting those right.

But...
Ted doesn't even attend the last match, he leaves it up to Nate, Roy, and Beard.
We never find out who wins, cause this show was never about soccer, and Ted doesn't care about wins and losses.

No idea what happens with Rebecca an the green matchbook though.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

I suppose if there was a show about a foreigner with no experience coaching an NHL team in Canada that leans on Canadian stereotypes and falsely represents the culture of the game that it might get old quickly for Canadian viewers.

Maybe.

But I also love Letterkenny which kind of does that...as does Shorsey.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Maybe.

But I also love Letterkenny which kind of does that...as does Shorsey.

Nah, those two shows are the opposite. That's Canadian writers that have a very keen sense and understanding of rural Canadian culture and mannerisms, along with an excellent understanding of hockey.

It shows and that's why so many people love it.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz

My prediction for the final episode.

Obviously Ted is going home.
Beard stays in England.
Nate comes back into the fold.
I think those are all give-ins, no points for getting those right.

But...
Ted doesn't even attend the last match, he leaves it up to Nate, Roy, and Beard.
We never find out who wins, cause this show was never about soccer, and Ted doesn't care about wins and losses.

No idea what happens with Rebecca an the green matchbook though.

Nate takes over as head coach imo.