Ted Lasso Season 3 Review

We’re reviewing the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso Season 3 with no spoilers.

Has there ever been a character more than embraced and loved by audiences? Teddy Lasso? After nearly two decades of the golden age of antiheroes like Tony Soprano, Walter White, Barry Berkman, and Don Draper, we lived in a television world devoid of optimism, compassion, and a general sense of hope.

Teddy Lasso is the opposite of what we expect from television. A reflection of today’s youth who value social justice initiatives that build rather than tear down. The simple fact is this AppleTV+ The sitcom has something no other show on the network or streaming television has: an extraordinarily empathetic heart.

Ted Lasso season 3 recap and plot synopsis

Jason Sudeikis is back as Teddy Lasso, the mustachioed manager whose AFC Richmond have recently been promoted to the Premier League. Of course, all that positivity we learned from Ted isn’t necessarily innate. We found out that his behavior is to cover up some tragic events in Ted’s life – the divorce and the fact that his father suffered from depression led to his suicide.

Ted’s personal life was put to the test, leading to Lasso burying himself in his work. He is about to face the biggest challenge of his coaching career – trying to keep Richmond from being relegated to the English Football League (EFL). And that’s a tough question given that the ‘prodigy’ left Nate to manage West Ham United, which is now owned by Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) Ex-husband, Rupert.

Where Ted wants to build people up, Nate tears them down. He uses a calm and cruel demeanor to cover up his need for attention and self-esteem issues. It was a contentious divorce, with Nate leaving because he felt he never got the recognition he deserved. That, and he’ll never be as popular as his former boss.

Roy (Brett Goldstein) takes over his position. He broke up Keeley (Juno Temple) because she was busy with her new PR company. The MacGuffin of the season is Zava (a hilarious Maximilian Osinsky). He’s an Italian football phenom who left home to play in the Premier League and everyone is tripping over themselves to sign him.

The series is as good as ever for a show that supposedly ends at the end of the season. Even after a long hiatus due to the pandemic, it’s not just about keeping the show fun, smart and poignant. The series has a notable development in terms of personal growth which is showcased in the fourth episode of the current season. In one of the most touching scenes you’ll ever see, you’ll witness an amazing evolution in Ted Lasso’s mental health. It was a defining moment and a testament to what it means to love someone unconditionally.

Teddy Lasso continues to have a large talent bank in its supporting ranks, with Co-Creator Brendan Hunt‘s Coach Beard constantly steals every scene he’s in. Goldstein’s dowdy (friendly + grumpy) personality continues to be a highlight of the series. The lovable, bewildering Jeremy Swift whose Leslie Higgins Lasso’s English counterpoint is across the pond. When it comes to the wise advice of this dedicated band of misfits, Lasso capitalizes on his folksy charm while Higgins deploys an eccentric one. Juno Temple is like that in many ways, by the way. The actress is the show’s unsung heroine, full of boldness and a kind heart that goes unappreciated.

Is Ted Lasso Season 3 Good?

Teddy Lasso remains one of the best shows, comedy or drama, on streaming or network television. The combination of love and hilarity of the Sudekis and Bill Lawrence series is pure magic on the small screen. If the series ends after the third season, Ted Lassos Legacy will leave the viewer with humor that always needs to be unwrapped, examined and embraced.

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