Life and art certainly do imitate each other sometimes, and that beautiful kind of synergy is happening right now on the third season of "Ted Lasso." The sports landscape has started to change in recent years, with more and more athletes feeling comfortable divulging their sexuality publicly and largely being embraced for doing so. In episode three, Colin (Billy Harris) thinks it's time to come out, and the series handles it with a great deal of sensitivity, introducing us to Colin's partner Michael (Luke Ashton) in a very sweet exchange. In a show that's largely about acceptance and positivity, it's about time for a moment like this to be given proper attention, and the show is better for it.
The soccer world is definitely having a moment right now and the timing of Colin's arc feels a little like kismet. The sport itself may not always be represented as realistically...
The soccer world is definitely having a moment right now and the timing of Colin's arc feels a little like kismet. The sport itself may not always be represented as realistically...
- 4/30/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
[This story contains spoilers for “Sunflowers,” episode six of Ted Lasso’s third season.]
Ted Lasso watchers have speculated that AFC Richmond player Colin Hughes (Billy Harris) is gay since early in season two, and those suspicions were confirmed in season three’s third episode.
With the April 19 episode, “Sunflowers,” Colin’s story took a big step forward as he acknowledged his sexuality — and the way he deals with living a closeted life among his teammates — to journalist Trent Crimm (James Lance) while the Richmond players had a night off in Amsterdam. Trent then shares with Colin that he’s gay as well, opening the door for Colin to — perhaps — tell his teammates and coaches.
“I think with Ted Lasso, you can understand exactly why footballers or sports stars would want to hide their true identity,” Harris tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Their work life is tough enough. … In this world, you’re never far from someone that’s going to make a joke like that.
Ted Lasso watchers have speculated that AFC Richmond player Colin Hughes (Billy Harris) is gay since early in season two, and those suspicions were confirmed in season three’s third episode.
With the April 19 episode, “Sunflowers,” Colin’s story took a big step forward as he acknowledged his sexuality — and the way he deals with living a closeted life among his teammates — to journalist Trent Crimm (James Lance) while the Richmond players had a night off in Amsterdam. Trent then shares with Colin that he’s gay as well, opening the door for Colin to — perhaps — tell his teammates and coaches.
“I think with Ted Lasso, you can understand exactly why footballers or sports stars would want to hide their true identity,” Harris tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Their work life is tough enough. … In this world, you’re never far from someone that’s going to make a joke like that.
- 4/19/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There's something to be said about someone who single-handedly changes the fortunes of a struggling team.
Zava's presence echoed through Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 3, a robust hour that washed away all my concerns about Ted Lasso Season 3.
The beauty of this show is that it digs deep into the characters and their motivations to deliver timely and topical storylines infused with a lick of humor that makes them easier to digest.
For the past two seasons, Colin has been on the periphery because the series has focused more on players like Jamie, but if "4-5-1" proved anything, it suggests the show could benefit from fleshing out the rest of the players.
Colin: Morning.
Michael: Morning. Made you some coffee.
Colin: Oh, I don't do caffeine.
Michael: Right. Your body is a temple.
Colin: Well, I don't know about that. More like a church in an airport.
Michael: Big day for Richmond.
Zava's presence echoed through Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 3, a robust hour that washed away all my concerns about Ted Lasso Season 3.
The beauty of this show is that it digs deep into the characters and their motivations to deliver timely and topical storylines infused with a lick of humor that makes them easier to digest.
For the past two seasons, Colin has been on the periphery because the series has focused more on players like Jamie, but if "4-5-1" proved anything, it suggests the show could benefit from fleshing out the rest of the players.
Colin: Morning.
Michael: Morning. Made you some coffee.
Colin: Oh, I don't do caffeine.
Michael: Right. Your body is a temple.
Colin: Well, I don't know about that. More like a church in an airport.
Michael: Big day for Richmond.
- 3/29/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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