Ted Lasso
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The Greyhounds come together to achieve an important goal.
But, at the same time, some are also drifting apart.
Most obviously: Nate.
Objectively, this is nonsense.
Nate had his Wunderkind phase in the press.
But for Nate, its not enough.
Nates success has turned cracks in his personality into full-on fissures.
Teds actions dont really support those accusations, but Nates so lost he sees signs of persecution anywhere.
He even takes the way Roy dismisses his kissing Keeley as a mistake as an insult.
Hed rather be seen as the sort of threat that Roy would want to punch.
And with that, Nate the Great leaves the building.
He cant destroy what the sign symbolizes, however.
They had a job this year, and they got it done together.
If the win doesnt determine Sams choice to stay, it confirms its wisdom.
But their story doesnt feel over, either.
Regardless, its nice to have any suspense that Toheeb Jimoh might be moving on resolved.
Hes been a highlight of this season.
Also a highlight: Sam Richardsons Akfuo.
Sam doesnt even get a good-bye handshake by proxy.
He gets a fake-out.
Keeley, on the other hand,ismoving on.
It pains Rebecca, too, but she knows its the right choice for her apprentice.
Her reaction bears out Higginss bit of wisdom that a good mentor hopes youll move on.
A great mentor knows you will.
But if Rebecca isnt having trouble with Keeley moving on, Roy is.
Hes proud of her and loves what shes accomplished.
But Roys also not sure how he fits into her new life as a professional badass.
Heres the question: Is he insecure or insightful?
Has Roy seen this happen too many times to think it wont happen to him?
Or is he being a macho baby being made uncomfortable by Keeleys success?
The season has suggested they might not be built to last, love each other as they do.
Keeleys reaction to Jamies confession isnt to push him away in revulsion.
Roydidlinger too long with the schoolteacher.
All that will have to wait until next season, however.
He doesnt let the haters get to him, and he sees the match through to its end.
But the series can work just as well when hes the still axis around which the other characters revolve.
Where those revolutions take them will have to wait, however.
Like the Greyhounds, were heading into the offseason.
But a final question: Where will a third season take Ted?
He loves being the Greyoundss coach but, two years in, he remains a bit rootless.
But at what point will Ted have accomplished all he needs to accomplish?
Or will that day come?
Is this the story of an American finding a new home or taking a sojourn?
Well find out, but not soon.
Biscuits
When did you first notice Nates hair was turning white?
But it progressed too steadily not to be a symbolic choice.
Theyve both grown as people, which didnt seem that likely just one season back.
The possibility leaves both Beard and Ted quietly freaking out in joy.
Shes a sneaky, salty bitch.
Like Heather Locklear onMelrose Place.
I think Keeley speaks for all of us when she says, Fuck you, Piers Morgan.
More people need to say that more often.
