Ted Lasso captured our hearts and minds. It gave us all the reprieve we needed. One of the biggest surprises of the last year was Ted Lasso. It was a TV show based on a commercial character football coach, who heads to England to coach soccer. It found its legs on Apple TV and a crazy amount of word of mouth, which made it one of the most beloved shows in recent memory. It seemed like everyone was obsessed with Ted's heart, his purity, and the way the show could make you laugh and cry. So why did Ted Lasso catch on? After a decade of dark comedies like Barry and more drama than comedy 30-minute shows like Transparent, why was this little coaching comedy the thing that seemed to unite everyone? Now, with a string of Golden Globe nominations, the show seems to be basking in the limelight. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 16 February, 2021