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Theres at least one reasonable metric thats also incredibly flattering forTed Lasso: TV shows based on ad campaigns.
The show also succeeds on a different but more valuable metric, a metric thats especially important in 2020.
Sudeikiss TV Lasso is a much sweeter man than his commercial counterpart.
And crucially, the show pulls off the most important element of transitioning from a simplistic TV commercial premise.
This tension propelsTed Lassothrough its first several episodes.
Rebeccas won over by him, and thankfully she gradually lets go of her harridan, bent-on-vengeance motivation.
The players are slowly won over, too.
Theres a highly predictable but nevertheless satisfying redemption arc for the teams much-bullied kitman Nathan (Nick Mohammed).
Truly,Ted Lassoworks hard to be the best version ofTed Lassoit could possibly be.
Is itTed Lassos fault that I dont think anyones especially clamoring forTed Lassoright now?
Is it the shows fault that Ive lost whatever energy I once had to root for unqualified male protagonists?
But all the same, its hard to shake that impression.
Its also hard to tease apart my reaction toTed Lassoand my reaction to its platform.
