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Ted Lasso: Big Week (2023)
LASSO IS BACK!
This episode defied all expectations. It was clear West Ham and Richmond were going to face off, but I never would've guessed we'd be able to see it in the fourth episode of the season. Nathan's antagonist arc has been written to near-perfection, and I can't remember the last time I've rooted against someone so adamantly in a show. I also love that every character seems to be working through some kind of problem again.. there have been past episodes where it feels like all is well with most characters, and it's put a lull in the story. This episode found me sympathizing and rooting for Ted in a way I haven't felt since season 1 of the show. If you've felt like the show has been on a bit of a decline recently, I'm pleased to tell you that Ted Lasso is back and better than ever. 9/10.
Ted Lasso: 4-5-1 (2023)
Zava and Filler
This episode stretches 20 minutes of content into a 50 minute show. It features all of those tricks I remember Harry Potter 7 and Hunger Games 3 doing - 'we need some extra scenes.... let's reveal Colin has been gay this whole time!' To be clear, it's great that Lasso continues to feature new communities and tackles difficult issues like mental health, but tacking this scene on at the beginning of the episode makes it pretty evident the writers were trying to buy some time. Also, I know Lasso knows pop culture like the back of his hand, but going off on a Julie Andrews tangent in the middle of an important meeting took my roommates and I out of the show. It's just not how human beings would communicate in a scene like that.
The standout of the episode is Zava, of course. His character seems interesting so far and I'm glad that his motives and personality are different from Jamie in season 1. I hope his character continues to keep the story interesting for the rest of the season. 6/10.
Ted Lasso: (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea (2023)
Really hope this is a turning point
This episode aims to introduce new characters to the Ted Lasso universe while highlighting some failed relationships from established characters. We learned about Roy and Keeley's breakup in the last episode, and the choice to have it covered again in such a dramatized way (Coach Beard can be seen fainting when news breaks out to the team) makes the writing feel more Disney Channel than a professional show made for adults. The spotlight is on Zava this episode, who's one of the hottest names in football in the show and is on the prowl for a new team to play for. On the surface he seems nearly identical to Jamie in season 1, but here's hoping that the show can find a way to make his role in Richmond interesting. The scene of fans chanting for Roy at Chelsey before transitioning to cheering for Zava shows there's a new sheriff in town, and I'm excited to see where it goes. 6/10.
Ted Lasso: Smells Like Mean Spirit (2023)
It's fine so far.
It's fine so far. The hyper-positivity has continued in the writing from season 2 (Most Heathrow workers would tell you to buzz off, much less have a Nintendo-themed conversation with Lasso and his kid). Never has there been such an established "bad guy" in Lasso before... having the antagonist appear as the overarching environment around him was a far more interesting premise. A highlight for me was the sewer scene - comparing some London history to a lesson in teamwork was a cool idea to see play out. Hope the show can tap into some of that season 1 creativity in future episodes... I get the show is going for feel-good but this season's conflict is manufactured. 6/10.