Ted Lasso Season 3: Brilliant Writing Continues

Ted Lasso Season 3 continues the pure perfection that it has been from the very start. This review is based solely on the first four episodes of Ted Lasso season 3.

Ted Lasso is one of the rare shows that starts off perfect and never loses itself. There are episodes every now and then that are not as good as the rest, but overall this is one of the most charming and relatable series to ever grace the small screen. 

After having watched four episodes of Ted Lasso season 3 I can confirm that it is still one of the best shows on television. Season 2 ended with a lot of heartbreak, and that is still here. Trust me when I say it is extremely hard to see Roy and Keely on screen together, but not TOGETHER.

Not to mention what poor Ted is going through. He has a lot of issues but at least he has started dealing with them. Even in the first few episodes that I watched though, there is more to the story and I cannot help but want to give him a big hug. The way he tries to remain optimistic, even if only for those around him, has me nervous about a possible break — bigger than seen before — by the end of this season.

The first four episodes are about 48 minutes long each and are all brilliant. Ted Lasso has always had extremely smart writing and that continues through Season 3 so far. There are multiple hilarious conversations that go off the rails just the right amount of time but then wrap up before they are getting old. Honestly, there was at least one per episode that I re-watched several times because it was SO good (just wait for the Julie Andrews one).

Things are a bit dark this season. Sure, they have been in the past, but not everything is sunshine and rainbows — although there are some very happy and proud moments going on for the team. We have Roy and Keely being broken up, Rebecca wanting nothing more than to crush her ex, Ted dealing with his divorce and more (no spoilers here!), and Jamie having a new rival.

And then on top of all of this, Nate is the manager of Rupert’s team which means the team, and Ted, are going to have to come face to face with him at some point. Here’s the thing, it doesn’t disappoint when it happens, although as much as I hate Nate at the moment, I cannot help but feel for him a bit.

Overall Thoughts

This is the thing with Ted Lasso. Viewers cannot help but relate to the characters. They are easy to fall in love with and root for so when they go against each other, it is nearly impossible to choose sides. Ted Lasso season 3 continues to be absolutely brilliant. These episodes are just as fantastic as those that came before them. They are brilliant.

Everything about this series makes it something truly special. Very rarely is there something so good, so smart, so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Fans of Ted Lasso will be thrilled to know that it is chugging along, full steam ahead, and you better BELIEVE that it does nothing wrong.

Rating: 5 out of 5

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About Ted Lasso Season 3

In the 12-episode third season of “Ted Lasso,” the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. In the wake of Nate’s contentious departure from Richmond, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) steps up as assistant coach, alongside Beard (Brendan Hunt).

Meanwhile, while Ted (Jason Sudeikis) deals with pressures at work, he continues to wrestle with his own personal issues back home, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) is focused on defeating Rupert and Keeley (Juno Temple) navigates being the boss of her own PR agency. Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best shot anyway.

Ted Lasso season 3 premieres on March 15th on Apple TV+.