Ted Lasso is an imperfect wonder: it is clichéd, ridiculous, unbelievable and overly sentimental... and yet it is inspiring, sometimes very funny and relentlessly optimistic. It boasts an excellent production, great music choices and a wonderfully crafted script but more than anything, it embraces the best values - the importance of friendship, loyalty, self-respect and trust. It tells us that everyone has a place and can play an important role in life.
One of its greatest successes is its cast - this is what carries it beyond its imperfections and holds its viewers in front of their screens. It is true that the third series loses its way a little and finally spills over into mawkishness but this can be forgiven - by then the characters feel like old friends. It's not really about the football, of course but offers a collection of personal stories. It is not always realistic but the sentiment is tangible and it somehow manages to make you think about your own loved ones and your own passions. It is lovely to see the scenes in Richmond and Twickenham. It could do with less swearing and some of the humour is unnecessarily crude but overall it proves to be an entertaining romp.
One of its greatest successes is its cast - this is what carries it beyond its imperfections and holds its viewers in front of their screens. It is true that the third series loses its way a little and finally spills over into mawkishness but this can be forgiven - by then the characters feel like old friends. It's not really about the football, of course but offers a collection of personal stories. It is not always realistic but the sentiment is tangible and it somehow manages to make you think about your own loved ones and your own passions. It is lovely to see the scenes in Richmond and Twickenham. It could do with less swearing and some of the humour is unnecessarily crude but overall it proves to be an entertaining romp.