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I believe in communism, Ted, the underdog American coach, tells his team of British footballers.
Now these next few months might be tricky.
But thats just because were going through our dark forest.
Fairy tales do not start nor do they end in the dark forest.
That son of a gun always shows up smack dab in the middle of a story.
But it will all work out.
This entire sequence, including that speech, isTed Lassoin miniature.
(Teds explanation of rom-communism sidebars into a discussion among the players of great rom-com actors.
I enjoy Renee Zellweger in all herBridget Jonesmovies, offers Toheeb Jimohs perpetually sincere Sam.
Her accent is pitch-perfect and her gift for physical comedy is grossly underrated.
Everyone else nods in agreement.)
But showrunner Bill Lawrence, who co-developed the series with Sudeikis,Brendan Hunt, a.k.a.
Sudeikis is still remarkably believable as a guy whose energy and affability levels are always dialed to eleven.
(To be clear, though: that smile isgreat.)
The show embraces optimism without feeling false.
It celebrates the better angels of human nature, without flying too far into unbelievable fantasy.
Once again, you have me at hello.
