Little by little the catalog of Apple TV + It has been growing in number and that is good, but from the beginning we knew that the company's commitment was more focused on quality instead of quantity. This does not mean that all the series are essential to see, but some have managed to make a name for themselves among the best. Ted lasso is a good example and if I had to tell you something about her, the only thing that comes to mind is: you have to see it. Isn't it okay? Don't worry, we are going to give you compelling reasons below. Get comfortable and discover one of the biggest surprises that the Manzanero streaming service has given us since it was released. It's time you got to know Ted Lasso well.
The origin of Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso is a television series released on Apple TV+ on August 14, 2020, a comedy that since the first day has conquered millions of viewers thanks to that positive tone that its protagonist gives off, although the cast in general ends up winning over you because of the way each one of them is. Of course, before telling you what it is about, you have to know what its origin was, because it still surprises you.
El ted lasso character was created for NBC Sports by Jason Sudeikis himself, for a series of promos to be used for coverage of the Premier League.
So before the series, Ted Lasso was already around, so when the series came up, there was a lot of work done and all you had to do was develop the plot further and add other characters to complete the story.
Synopsis
About what the series is about, it must be said that it basically tells the adventures of Ted Lasso, an American football coach . for the good running of the house and from Kansas (USA) who out of the blue is signed as manager by an English club, AFC Richmond.
Of course, this might not seem relevant a priori, but it is and the reason is none other than the great difference between two sports that many refer to in the same way: football. And it is that, unless you live in a bubble, you already know that American football is very different from English football or simply football that we know in Europe and in most Latin American countries.
However, the reason for signing Ted Lasso as the coach of a team in the Premier League It has its reason for being and it is revealed during the first season. Although that is one of the many details that you will have to discover during the course of the plot.
main cast
As in any other series, there are actors who have much more weight in the series than others, although some appear on a recurring basis in it. The main protagonists of Ted Lasso are the following:
- Ted lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is the protagonist, the American football coach who now has the difficult mission of managing an English football team without even knowing the rules, but he loves coaching and is more interested in people than in winning.
- rebecca welton (Hannah Waddingham) is the current owner of the club that was granted to her after the divorce and the person who signs Ted
- Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift) is the director of operations and one of the first people who ends up surrendering to Lasso's character until siding with him
- Keeley-Jones (Juno Temple) is a model girlfriend of one of the stars of AFC Richmond who later begins to work for the club itself and gains a lot of importance in most plots.
- Beard (Brendan E. Hunt) is Ted's friend and assistant. With a very particular character, he is not only a great support, but also a counterweight to balance Lasso's jovial character.
- roy kent (Brett Goldstein) is the veteran captain of the team, a character who, despite his eternally angry face, will give a lot of play in the series. Of course, the actor himself had to deny a crazy theory generated on the internet that claimed that he was a character made by computer graphics (CGI).
- Nathan Shelly (Nick Mohammed) is the team's prop, a character lacking in confidence but with good ideas and knowledge of both the squad and the sport. Thanks to Ted and his way of being, he becomes more and more involved until he becomes "Nate the Great"
These could be said to be the main protagonists of the series, who in one way or another are always in each of the chapters. Logically there are many more recurring characters, like the rest of the players who in one way or another go in and out of different plots.
Trailer and episodes of the first of Ted Lasso
La First season by Ted Lasso consists of a total of ten episodes that can be seen on Apple TV+. These are the titles of each of them:
- Piloto
- pastitas
- Trent Crimm: The Independent
- For children
- tan marks
- two aces
- Make Rebecca great again
- The Diamonds Dogs
- Apologies
- The hope that kills you
Trailer and episodes of the second season of Ted Lasso
La second season It has also been released and the number of total episodes to 12These are the ones that make it up:
- bye earl
- Lavender
- the best you can
- the carol
- Rainbow
- The signal
- State of mind
- Man City
- beard after work
- Zero weddings and a funeral
- Night train to Royston
- Inverting the pyramid of success
The Series Awards
Ted Lasso has not only conquered the general public, but also specialized critics who have already recognized the genius of this series. This has been translated into a good list of awards, among which the Emmy 2021 stands out best comedy series, Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Jason Sudeikis, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for Hannah Waddingham and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for Brett Goldstein.
It also has WGA awards, Golden Globes, TCA Awards and Television Critics Awards that do nothing more than highlight the good casting and how ingenious this series is, also belonging to a sector, that of streaming services, which is gaining more and more notoriety on current television.
When does the third season of Ted Lasso premiere?
Those responsible for the series have already commented on occasion or other that when this project was thought of, it was done with the idea of developing it in three years. That is, there would be three seasons.
Jason Sudeikis also came to comment that his love for the series itself and the character of Ted Lasso could ruin that original idea, but finally in June of this 2022, another cast actor (Brendan Hunt, who gives life to Bread, remember) confirmed to an English medium that the third installment would effectively close the series, thus concluding the story completely. Some rumors have come to indicate that there could be a possible continuation without counting on Lasso, but we have nothing confirmed at the moment.
The only consolation, therefore, is knowing that we will be able to enjoy at least one more season in which we will continue to see the evolution experienced by each of the main characters and how they end up taking hold. And it is that all have been growing during the second installment, some in a direction that was not initially expected.
With regards to season 3 release date, we do not yet have a date on the calendar, although the production should be almost ready for a possible premiere at the end of the year or at the beginning of 2023.
Where can you watch the series?
Ted Lasso is a production for Apple TV+. Therefore, it can only be seen through Apple's streaming service.
Apple TV + It is, like Netflix and other similar services, paid. Costs 4,99 euros per month, although users of other Apple devices can opt for it through other packs with more services that they offer.
Regarding which devices it can be seen on, Apple TV+ has an application for the main Smart TVs, also for devices with Android TV, Android phones and tablets, Windows computers and Apple's own (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac).
The corners of London that appear in Ted Lasso
When a series or movie gains some relevance and accumulates an important group of followers, it is common for many fans to wonder where it is filmed and even try to visit the points of the outdoor scenes that are seen on the screen. Being Ted Lasso set in a city as charismatic and attractive as London, it is not surprising therefore that you want to know what are the most emblematic locations in the city.
You should know that most of the program is recorded in the West London Film Studios premises in Hillingdon, London. All the indoor scenes, such as the press conferences or the conversations that take place in the club's offices, are recorded there.
As for the rest of the outdoor spaces, many scenes take place, as you can imagine, in Richmond itself, a suburban town located in the southwest of London and which is part of the Richmond upon Thames municipality itself.
Nelson Road, Richmond's stadium
The stadium Selhurst Park Stadium, Located in the Croydon district, South London, it becomes the series in Nelson Road Stadium, actually being where Crystal Palace Football Club plays.
Training is at the Hayes & Yeading United Football Club, located in Hillingdon.
You can see both fields in Google Maps if you want to browse a bit:
Ted Lasso's house
If you travel to London you can always visit too the place where ted lasso lives. Logically you will see the street and the portal that would give access to his house, since the interior scenes are recorded in a studio.
The Crown & Anchor, the pub
Ted Lasso and other members of the team usually have a pint in a classic English pub where there are always some funny scenes taking place. The Crown & Anchor it is actually The Prince's Head and is situated at 28 The Green, Richmond.
The shopping street
In one of the episodes of season 2 we see Rebecca walking with her goddaughter through a street full of shops. Among them is an establishment that the owner of the club visits with the intention of buying a wrist and that you can find on Church Street.
Wembley Stadium
London is full of iconic places, including, if you're a big fan, the wembley stadium. In Ted lasso It serves as the setting for the FA Cup semifinals, as well as being the starting point for one of the most striking chapters of the second season.
Goodison Park Stadium
In the first season, one of Richmond's important games is the one they have against Everton Football Club in Liverpool. They were not going to go there for the recording of the game, so they decided convert Craven Cottage Stadium (of the Fulham Football Club team) at Goodison Park Stadium (real stadium of Everton Football Club).
You can visit both if you want here:
Tower Bridge
La Tower Bridge o Tower Bridge has also appeared on the Apple TV + series, actually appearing in the first episode, when Ted has just arrived in town.
Rivoli Ballroom
In episode 4 of the first season, a charity gala for underprivileged children takes place. This is held in a royal ballroom, the Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley. You will like to visit the place and not only because of Ted Lasso, but because scenes from other movies such as Avengers: The Age of Ultron or the miniseries have also been recorded there. A Very British Scandal.