Thread by @cmclymer

I'm only six episodes into "Ted Lasso", and I find myself legitimately sad at the realization that there are a finite number of episodes of "Ted Lasso". I feel like I should be rationing these over the next few months. I can't bring myself to binge and reach the end.

Is it possible to create a show that's hilarious, subversive, snarky, supremely yet modestly clever, unapologetically earnest and joyful, and actually good for the soul all at the same time? Yes, that show is "Ted Lasso".

Like... why did I get a lump in my throat when Dani Rojas ran out of the tunnel and made his goal? It wasn't supposed to be poignant. Just a lovely man unapologetically thrilled to be playing the game, and oh my god, why is this making me tear up?

Or when Nate the Great gently corrects Ted about the pretty pink shoe box having he/him pronouns, and Ted just rolls with it and there's not even really a hint of ironic humor there?

Or when Coach Beard (@brendanhunting) has the most random and fantastic attributes that don't seem nonsensical or inauthentic? He played blindfold chess with a love interest at a party, and I won't tell you the end, but OH MY GOD IT WAS UNEXPECTED AND GREAT. 😂

Part of why I love the show, too, is that all the dialogue fits together so well. It's somehow very clever but also doesn't come close to trying too hard. If you're lucky to have friends who are really, really smart but warm and affirming, this is the show you'd hope they'd make.