Ted Lasso - Season 3

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s clear if some of the flash forward was a dream, but the part where Rebecca meets the Dutchman happens before we see Ted on the plane looking at the snow globe.

I think they decided to leave a lot of the stuff ambiguous. So it’s really up to you to fill in.

I my mind, Rebecca meets the Dutchman at the airport, and Ted does get back with his wife. (He’s a goldfish!) The rest *could* be dream—but Ted had no idea what the Dutchman looks like, so maybe it doesn’t even make sense that he could dream that??? IDK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did I miss closure on Rebecca’s matchbook?
I’m glad I stuck with the show but still annoyed with the Rebecca/Sam arc. Terrible on so many levels. Glad they just dropped it.

Hopefully no ambiguity remains that Rebecca & Sam will reconnect. But then I don’t get the green matchbook significance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hated the bit with the opposing West Ham coach and his crotch shot when Rupert pushed him down. What a crass joke in the midst of real dramatic tension.

It wasn't a crass joke - it was Rupert showing in public what he usually hides: his cruelty. It also helped Nate's redemption in the public eye - people can see how horrible and vicious Rupert is, and put together that this may be why Nate left, too.

The "crass joke" the PP is referring to is the crotch shot of the coach who was pushed down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did think it was a little odd that we never found out what was the final straw for Nate with Rupert and also we don’t know who keely picks (or no one!). I really thought both she and Jamie were going to realize that their relationship was actually pretty weird in that she was as obviously a mommy substitute for him — eg a woman who encouraged him and helped mother him, get his shit together. But he’s got his own self confidence now and basically got his shit together so he doesn’t need keely or mommy doing that for him now. I think for his story arc he really needed to step away from keely.

I also loved how Rebecca was reaching out to help the little Dutch girl before she saw the dad. It just really was a moment that showed both how much she loved kids and also what a kind person she is. Not a lot of millionaire fancy rich people that would worry about the skinned ones of a little girl they didn’t know. She’d be an awesome step mom I think—loving, not too pushy, not insecure about her role.

I wished she got the shortbread recipe from Ted before he left. He should have left it for her in a little pink box on her desk.

Yes!! I was thinking exactly that! The biscuits because such an important part of almost all the episodes. Seems weird he didn't share his recipe with Rebecca.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I agree. I could have used less of the whole Keely/Jack storyline, but I'm glad the writers didn't feel the need to show every single detail and instead, leave it up to the audience to interpret.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I disagree and think you’re making excuses for a pretty bad season because you love the show.

This sums up my feelings: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-season-3-finale-review-so-long-farewell/

Apologies if someone already linked to this.

DP. Ok - you think it was a bad season, many of us do not. No one is "making excuses" - you simply don't want to acknowledge that a lot of us thought it was a great season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I disagree and think you’re making excuses for a pretty bad season because you love the show.

This sums up my feelings: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-season-3-finale-review-so-long-farewell/

Apologies if someone already linked to this.

DP. Ok - you think it was a bad season, many of us do not. No one is "making excuses" - you simply don't want to acknowledge that a lot of us thought it was a great season.

I do think it’s strange that someone can’t see the difference in quality between seasons 1 and 3. But I think my issue is more that you were talking down to those of us who felt disappointed, like we just don’t understand that it’s high art. Good storytelling is good storytelling regardless of whether they’re writing from a “thematic perspective.”

I mean, I couldn’t wait to share Ted Lasso with my dad when I visited him this winter. (They don’t subscribe to all the things.) I was like, you HAVE to see this show—you will love it! And he did. We binged the whole season (and most of season 2), and it was really great because it’s hard to find a show to watch together.

But I’ll tell him to skip season 3. It was so uneven I just don’t think he’ll enjoy it. And that’s kind of a bummer, because Lasso was just this fantastic show with something for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I disagree and think you’re making excuses for a pretty bad season because you love the show.

This sums up my feelings: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-season-3-finale-review-so-long-farewell/

Apologies if someone already linked to this.

DP. Ok - you think it was a bad season, many of us do not. No one is "making excuses" - you simply don't want to acknowledge that a lot of us thought it was a great season.

I do think it’s strange that someone can’t see the difference in quality between seasons 1 and 3. But I think my issue is more that you were talking down to those of us who felt disappointed, like we just don’t understand that it’s high art. Good storytelling is good storytelling regardless of whether they’re writing from a “thematic perspective.”

I mean, I couldn’t wait to share Ted Lasso with my dad when I visited him this winter. (They don’t subscribe to all the things.) I was like, you HAVE to see this show—you will love it! And he did. We binged the whole season (and most of season 2), and it was really great because it’s hard to find a show to watch together.

But I’ll tell him to skip season 3. It was so uneven I just don’t think he’ll enjoy it. And that’s kind of a bummer, because Lasso was just this fantastic show with something for everyone.

You're talking to different people - note the "DP" before my post. I never claimed Ted Lasso was "high art" and I certainly wasn't talking down to anyone. I was merely stating that many of us thought season 3 was great. You didn't. Agree to disagree and move on. Also, I hope your dad doesn't take your advice to skip season 3 simply because *you* didn't like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did think it was a little odd that we never found out what was the final straw for Nate with Rupert and also we don’t know who keely picks (or no one!). I really thought both she and Jamie were going to realize that their relationship was actually pretty weird in that she was as obviously a mommy substitute for him — eg a woman who encouraged him and helped mother him, get his shit together. But he’s got his own self confidence now and basically got his shit together so he doesn’t need keely or mommy doing that for him now. I think for his story arc he really needed to step away from keely.

I also loved how Rebecca was reaching out to help the little Dutch girl before she saw the dad. It just really was a moment that showed both how much she loved kids and also what a kind person she is. Not a lot of millionaire fancy rich people that would worry about the skinned ones of a little girl they didn’t know. She’d be an awesome step mom I think—loving, not too pushy, not insecure about her role.

I wished she got the shortbread recipe from Ted before he left. He should have left it for her in a little pink box on her desk.

Yes!! I was thinking exactly that! The biscuits because such an important part of almost all the episodes. Seems weird he didn't share his recipe with Rebecca.

I thought they told us at one point he was buying them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think this season is so good so far. Every episode is a delight from start to finish.

+1 loved it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I disagree and think you’re making excuses for a pretty bad season because you love the show.

This sums up my feelings: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-season-3-finale-review-so-long-farewell/

Apologies if someone already linked to this.

DP. Ok - you think it was a bad season, many of us do not. No one is "making excuses" - you simply don't want to acknowledge that a lot of us thought it was a great season.

I do think it’s strange that someone can’t see the difference in quality between seasons 1 and 3. But I think my issue is more that you were talking down to those of us who felt disappointed, like we just don’t understand that it’s high art. Good storytelling is good storytelling regardless of whether they’re writing from a “thematic perspective.”

I mean, I couldn’t wait to share Ted Lasso with my dad when I visited him this winter. (They don’t subscribe to all the things.) I was like, you HAVE to see this show—you will love it! And he did. We binged the whole season (and most of season 2), and it was really great because it’s hard to find a show to watch together.

But I’ll tell him to skip season 3. It was so uneven I just don’t think he’ll enjoy it. And that’s kind of a bummer, because Lasso was just this fantastic show with something for everyone.

You're talking to different people - note the "DP" before my post. I never claimed Ted Lasso was "high art" and I certainly wasn't talking down to anyone. I was merely stating that many of us thought season 3 was great. You didn't. Agree to disagree and move on. Also, I hope your dad doesn't take your advice to skip season 3 simply because *you* didn't like it.

+1. PP is absolutely welcome to her take. But telling her dad to skip season 3 is a little extra. Her dad can decide for himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this season is so good so far. Every episode is a delight from start to finish.

+1 loved it

+2

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole point of the show is that life is not about the big moments and the grand gestures. It’s about relationships and all the small moments that make up those relationships. That’s why Ted went back to the US and that’s why the writers did not defers the need to show Nate quitting, etc. They are writing from a thematic perspective.

I disagree and think you’re making excuses for a pretty bad season because you love the show.

This sums up my feelings: https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-season-3-finale-review-so-long-farewell/

Apologies if someone already linked to this.

DP. Ok - you think it was a bad season, many of us do not. No one is "making excuses" - you simply don't want to acknowledge that a lot of us thought it was a great season.

I do think it’s strange that someone can’t see the difference in quality between seasons 1 and 3. But I think my issue is more that you were talking down to those of us who felt disappointed, like we just don’t understand that it’s high art. Good storytelling is good storytelling regardless of whether they’re writing from a “thematic perspective.”

I mean, I couldn’t wait to share Ted Lasso with my dad when I visited him this winter. (They don’t subscribe to all the things.) I was like, you HAVE to see this show—you will love it! And he did. We binged the whole season (and most of season 2), and it was really great because it’s hard to find a show to watch together.

But I’ll tell him to skip season 3. It was so uneven I just don’t think he’ll enjoy it. And that’s kind of a bummer, because Lasso was just this fantastic show with something for everyone.

You're talking to different people - note the "DP" before my post. I never claimed Ted Lasso was "high art" and I certainly wasn't talking down to anyone. I was merely stating that many of us thought season 3 was great. You didn't. Agree to disagree and move on. Also, I hope your dad doesn't take your advice to skip season 3 simply because *you* didn't like it.

+1. PP is absolutely welcome to her take. But telling her dad to skip season 3 is a little extra. Her dad can decide for himself.

+2
I absolutely hate it when people deign to tell me what is and isn't worth watching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this season is so good so far. Every episode is a delight from start to finish.

+1 loved it

So many callbacks to season 1 - I think if you watch it in that context, it all makes sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did think it was a little odd that we never found out what was the final straw for Nate with Rupert and also we don’t know who keely picks (or no one!). I really thought both she and Jamie were going to realize that their relationship was actually pretty weird in that she was as obviously a mommy substitute for him — eg a woman who encouraged him and helped mother him, get his shit together. But he’s got his own self confidence now and basically got his shit together so he doesn’t need keely or mommy doing that for him now. I think for his story arc he really needed to step away from keely.

I also loved how Rebecca was reaching out to help the little Dutch girl before she saw the dad. It just really was a moment that showed both how much she loved kids and also what a kind person she is. Not a lot of millionaire fancy rich people that would worry about the skinned ones of a little girl they didn’t know. She’d be an awesome step mom I think—loving, not too pushy, not insecure about her role.

I wished she got the shortbread recipe from Ted before he left. He should have left it for her in a little pink box on her desk.

Yes!! I was thinking exactly that! The biscuits because such an important part of almost all the episodes. Seems weird he didn't share his recipe with Rebecca.

I thought they told us at one point he was buying them.

No, the opposite. Rebecca kept asking where he was as buying them and he wouldn’t tell her and then we saw a scene several episodes in where he was taking them out of the oven. (It’s a little odd in that it didn’t really fit with his character as he seemed to otherwise have no real cooking skills, unlike Sam.). He was dressing them up to look like he was getting them from a shop.