Jamie flinches just before Roy hugs him, he understands. Ted does too, his reaction is to tell Sharon about his dad taking his own life. It’s super emotional but it sets up the final episodes well.
This scene with Jamie and his dad is probably my favourite in Ted Lasso. Everyone plays their part beautifully. Phil Dunster physically shrinks around his father, you can see how afraid he is of this bully. I love the reaction of the rest of the team. Their looks of horror, sadness, sympathy - such a true reaction to this situation. And Jamie hugging Roy the way a small child hugs someone when they need comfort, burying his face in Roy’s neck. I also love how you want Jamie to punch his horrible father, then he does and it is awful. There is no joy, just sadness that this poor man has had to put up with this all his life. It is a masterpiece.
Really loved this episode, and I love that while Ted Lasso, as a show, is all about redemption and growth, it also acknowledges that Jamie's dad is just plain toxic. I think it's refreshing to see that; coming from a dysfunctional family myself, sometimes it's hard to convey to the Higginses of the world that, no matter what you do, sometimes you just can't have a relationship with a particular person and still be healthy. Sometimes you need boundaries, but sometimes you just can't fucking have that person there. That hug from Roy was so validating; something EVERY abused kid needs--just for someone to basically sort of say, "I see you. I see how he treated you, and that was fucked up, and I'm sorry it happened." It's so simple but so huge.
when ted witnesses how jamie broke through his programming with his abusive father through honesty and vulnerability, ted realizes his own programming and needed to be honest and vulnerable as well, which is why he felt compelled to call dr. sharon
Nate's suits are a reflection of how he feels about himself. If you recall back to the 1st season. The very first suit he is shown wearing was his dad's, which was too big for him, showing Nate at the time always feeling he never measured up to his dad and his expectations. Back then he was this meek and insecure man, and the suit showed it. Then the suit that Ted bought him for the event was just right, because that was the point where Nate realized he was being acknowledged and recognized. He felt good and happy about himself. But when he started getting that recognition he wanted, and then started wearing a suit regularly, the suits get progressively tighter. Because by this point his ego and need for adulation and power was running wild, so no suit was big enough to fit him properly.
Ted's episodes aren't triggered by Jamie specifically. They are triggered by anything that reminds him negatively of parent/child relationships. His dad left him and he is petrified that he's doing the same to his son by being in London. Remember the first attack hit him when Rebecca was singing Let It Go for her goddaughter, while Ted was simultaneously dealing with having to sign his divorce papers, making his separation from his family official. I believe the second one was about Jamie because of Ted having previously seen how Jamie's dad treated him.
In case you didn't notice (It's hard to notice if you don't know movies). Ted is trying to channel Gene Hackman in the movie Hoosiers at 14:35 . Hoosiers is a classic American sports movie based on an actual sports team . The plot involves a small school in a small town with only a few hundred residents in Indiana receiving a new basketball coach. The team starts winning against bigger and bigger high schools. Right before a big game with high stakes, Gene Hackman's character takes his team to the empty basketball court where they will be playing in a big arena, which is very different from the school gyms they have been playing at. Hackman takes out a measuring tape, measures the dimensions of the equipment, and assures them that it's the same measurements as their home town's gym. Basketball rules are different. The point is, Ted totally flubbed trying to inspire his team because he does not know the sport, unlike Gene Hackman's character. Hoosiers is a good film, by the way.
LOVE this episode, I am only now just picking up on how Jamie triggers Ted and that's after seeing this a lot! Very much a good father wayward son relationship being slowly built up. And I adore the haircut scene: not a common cultural piece played out on TV but they did a masterful job of it here!
Notice also when Ted goes into her apartment , the shot lingers for a second to her bedroom and there's one side that's still done. Says to me that she used to have someone. Just a guess though. The father/sons relationships in this episodes are amazing. Down to Roy as a father figure to Phoebe. I can't with Rebecca and Sam. Maybe it's because I'm close to her age (and yes, I know men do it too), but he's young enough to be her son and she's his boss. Can't do it. But, they do make a stunning couple...and it's a storyline taht makes sense up to up point. We always knew Sam had a crush on Rebecca. Also put a pin on what Nate said and reacted during the confessional and how it differs from the others. Can't wait to see what you think of the next episode- which is my least favorite, as much as I love Beard.
Thankyou for that comment. I'm noticing how they've crafted the Rebecca and Sam storyline very carefully, it makes this app design make a LOT of sense now lol, like it puts Rebecca in a much less questionable position because the app is kind of anonymous, but I agree with you, the dynamic is still (on paper) a bit questionable too. I noticed Nates comment is VERY self congratulatory
Did you notice how Roy was already seated when Nate was sent off to sit down for cursing at the ref? Lol
Jamie flinches just before Roy hugs him, he understands. Ted does too, his reaction is to tell Sharon about his dad taking his own life. It’s super emotional but it sets up the final episodes well.
This scene with Jamie and his dad is probably my favourite in Ted Lasso. Everyone plays their part beautifully. Phil Dunster physically shrinks around his father, you can see how afraid he is of this bully. I love the reaction of the rest of the team. Their looks of horror, sadness, sympathy - such a true reaction to this situation. And Jamie hugging Roy the way a small child hugs someone when they need comfort, burying his face in Roy’s neck. I also love how you want Jamie to punch his horrible father, then he does and it is awful. There is no joy, just sadness that this poor man has had to put up with this all his life. It is a masterpiece.
I love how Roy just looks at Jamie, and sees exactly what he needs.... what a guy
Beautiful moment
Really loved this episode, and I love that while Ted Lasso, as a show, is all about redemption and growth, it also acknowledges that Jamie's dad is just plain toxic. I think it's refreshing to see that; coming from a dysfunctional family myself, sometimes it's hard to convey to the Higginses of the world that, no matter what you do, sometimes you just can't have a relationship with a particular person and still be healthy. Sometimes you need boundaries, but sometimes you just can't fucking have that person there. That hug from Roy was so validating; something EVERY abused kid needs--just for someone to basically sort of say, "I see you. I see how he treated you, and that was fucked up, and I'm sorry it happened." It's so simple but so huge.
when ted witnesses how jamie broke through his programming with his abusive father through honesty and vulnerability, ted realizes his own programming and needed to be honest and vulnerable as well, which is why he felt compelled to call dr. sharon
That scene with Roy embracing Jamie...you'd have to be a sociopath not to tear up. 😆 The next episode is very odd. Be curious to see what you think.
I teared up with you during the locker room scene.
Any human being with a heart joined you both… such a moving scene
Nate's suits are a reflection of how he feels about himself. If you recall back to the 1st season. The very first suit he is shown wearing was his dad's, which was too big for him, showing Nate at the time always feeling he never measured up to his dad and his expectations. Back then he was this meek and insecure man, and the suit showed it. Then the suit that Ted bought him for the event was just right, because that was the point where Nate realized he was being acknowledged and recognized. He felt good and happy about himself. But when he started getting that recognition he wanted, and then started wearing a suit regularly, the suits get progressively tighter. Because by this point his ego and need for adulation and power was running wild, so no suit was big enough to fit him properly.
Great observation
Ted's episodes aren't triggered by Jamie specifically. They are triggered by anything that reminds him negatively of parent/child relationships. His dad left him and he is petrified that he's doing the same to his son by being in London.
Remember the first attack hit him when Rebecca was singing Let It Go for her goddaughter, while Ted was simultaneously dealing with having to sign his divorce papers, making his separation from his family official.
I believe the second one was about Jamie because of Ted having previously seen how Jamie's dad treated him.
In case you didn't notice (It's hard to notice if you don't know movies). Ted is trying to channel Gene Hackman in the movie Hoosiers at 14:35 . Hoosiers is a classic American sports movie based on an actual sports team . The plot involves a small school in a small town with only a few hundred residents in Indiana receiving a new basketball coach. The team starts winning against bigger and bigger high schools. Right before a big game with high stakes, Gene Hackman's character takes his team to the empty basketball court where they will be playing in a big arena, which is very different from the school gyms they have been playing at. Hackman takes out a measuring tape, measures the dimensions of the equipment, and assures them that it's the same measurements as their home town's gym. Basketball rules are different. The point is, Ted totally flubbed trying to inspire his team because he does not know the sport, unlike Gene Hackman's character. Hoosiers is a good film, by the way.
LOVE this episode, I am only now just picking up on how Jamie triggers Ted and that's after seeing this a lot! Very much a good father wayward son relationship being slowly built up. And I adore the haircut scene: not a common cultural piece played out on TV but they did a masterful job of it here!
I’m glad to see Sharon is growing on you 🙂 It was the same for me. Another great episode
Finally! I’ve been looking for Ted Lasso reactions and yours are great! 👏
A very Boyle-esque reaction to that kiss. Btw there’s a Murderville Christmas special up now. Highly recommend it.
Oooh thankyou for the reminder! I'll do that today
Notice also when Ted goes into her apartment , the shot lingers for a second to her bedroom and there's one side that's still done. Says to me that she used to have someone. Just a guess though. The father/sons relationships in this episodes are amazing. Down to Roy as a father figure to Phoebe. I can't with Rebecca and Sam. Maybe it's because I'm close to her age (and yes, I know men do it too), but he's young enough to be her son and she's his boss. Can't do it. But, they do make a stunning couple...and it's a storyline taht makes sense up to up point. We always knew Sam had a crush on Rebecca. Also put a pin on what Nate said and reacted during the confessional and how it differs from the others. Can't wait to see what you think of the next episode- which is my least favorite, as much as I love Beard.
Thankyou for that comment.
I'm noticing how they've crafted the Rebecca and Sam storyline very carefully, it makes this app design make a LOT of sense now lol, like it puts Rebecca in a much less questionable position because the app is kind of anonymous, but I agree with you, the dynamic is still (on paper) a bit questionable too.
I noticed Nates comment is VERY self congratulatory
@@AdamfromFWCI if I were bantr, I would put an age range on the profiles for version 2 😂
Schitt's Creek!!!!! I'm pumped.
this some good shit gatdam
This episode is called "Man City"
Not "Manchester City"
Just "Man City"
And it is.
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