Problems with ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3
If you’re a fan of the hit series ‘Ted Lasso,’ you might be disappointed with the show’s third season. While the show started off strong, the past few episodes have left fans with a bad taste in their mouths. Here are some of the problems with ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3:
Long and Tedious Episodes
The sixth episode of Season 3, set in Amsterdam, was more than an hour long and failed to deliver a good story. The stories were fanciful, self-congratulatory, and all over the place.
Poor Characterization
The show has a large ensemble cast, and unfortunately, with each new face getting some extra screen time, ‘Lasso’ creates a loose end unlikely to be tied up by season’s end. Some characters, like Rupert, have been given too much screen time, while others, like Zava, seem to have been forgotten completely.
The Problem with the Richmond Soccer Team
This is particularly problematic with the Richmond soccer team that Ted coaches. In Season 1, the writers established a winning comedic formula, portraying its male professional athletes as sensitive and silly dudes. But now, they seem like clones of Paddington Bear in cleats. They’re too twee, too perfectly chipper, and too cartoonish to be believed as real humans.
Nate’s Redemption Arc
Season 2 invested time turning Nate into a villain, only for Season 3 to pretend he’s not all that bad after all. The writers aren’t giving him a redemption arc so much as suggesting he’s just the same old soft-spoken fella, with a fancy new job.
Bad Plotting
The extended ‘Lasso’ cast feels more like a parody of itself with each passing episode.
A General Lack of Focus
While ‘Lasso’ is seen as a beacon of positivity and joy, when that happiness seems fake and manufactured, it doesn’t radiate off the screen. Instead, it leaves moments that are meant to cause tears of joy boring and rote.
Too Many Footballers, Girlfriends, and Publicists to Keep Track of
Beyond the feeling that there are too many footballers, girlfriends, and publicists to keep track of, the extended ‘Lasso’ cast feels more like a parody of itself with each passing episode.
Conclusion
‘Ted Lasso’ is trying to re-record its hits and failing. The show’s third season has been marred by long, tedious episodes, poor characterization, bad plotting, a general lack of focus, and too many characters to keep track of. Let’s hope the writers can regroup and finish the series strong.
FAQs
1. Will there be a fourth season of ‘Ted Lasso’?
While Sudeikis has waffled about whether Season 3 is really the end of “Lasso,” it’s unclear at this point whether there will be a fourth season.
2. Should I bother watching Season 3 of ‘Ted Lasso’?
If you’re a fan of the show, you should watch Season 3 to see how it ends. However, if you’re looking for the same level of quality as the previous seasons, you might be disappointed.
3. Who is the best character on ‘Ted Lasso’?
Opinions may vary, but many fans and critics agree that Coach Lasso himself is the heart and soul of the show.
4. What made ‘Ted Lasso’ so popular in the first place?
‘Ted Lasso’ was praised for its positivity, empathy, and wit. It offered a version of the world with brightness and glee, a portrait of mental health that was realistic and full of empathy, and a wit that kicked harder than even the best striker.
5. Is ‘Ted Lasso’ worth watching for its first two seasons?
Absolutely. The first two seasons of ‘Ted Lasso’ are widely considered to be excellent, and are highly recommended for fans of comedy and heartwarming stories.