The absolute tension of Nate in the bathroom, staring at the mirror. I was practically begging him not to spit... And he didn't. Such a small moment, but it means so damn much. Proof of how good the writing is in this series.
I have an iPhone and I asked Siri that question. She referenced Ted Lasso. I asked her twice first she said "Oh wonder kid when will you ever learn." Then she said "Ask Nate and do the opposite of what he says." I kid you not. It was worth it. If you have an iPhone try it out. It's great.
Lol just the position of a circle with one dot in the middle on the whiteboard, but theory-wise he was still way offs. Not even close. Jamie was using himself as an example when he said "play through me, not to me" but he meant everyone on the field. Stop going TO a specific player, and start thinking about how you can get ahead of that player. He wasn't actually saying he was doing it right and everyone else was wrong, he was explaining that EVERYONE needed to think that. The imaginary string in total football is to get an idea of where everyone is heading but you can't actually be tied to any specific player. It will never work that way. Roy's plan still had everyone focused on just one person instead of everyone focused on themselves PAST any given person.
With Nate, I did read that Jade could tell he wasn't ever being himself. And it was only when he showed his real self that she let him in. It's a nice touch, and will probably lead to his redemption.
I don’t know if anyone pointed this out yet, but in season two when Roy is not giving Keely enough space, Roy shouts at Jamie to always stay with his teammate and Jamie says, no, I have to give him space and trust my teammate. He goes on to say Pep taught him that and Jan Maas says he (Pep) learned it from Cruyff. I think this is why Jamie got to play Jamie - he was the only one with experience playing total football.
My GOD, I loved that little speech! For someone who's normally as buttoned up and cynical as Trent to be positively giddy about something was just plain adorable. :)
Perhaps a little meta, but Trent is us, the audience. From the first episode when he asks, "Is this a fu****g joke?", to being won over and "rooting for him", to this episode where he summarizes what has occurred. He's like a one man Greek chorus.
“JUUUUST a bit outside” … the one line seared in my head from MAJOR LEAGUE… which is a hilarious quote AND appropriate for this show given Season one was kind of that movie’s plot.
omg, I watched episode 1x5 today and Nate mentions that his father was a cartographer, which is something I didn't remember at all, but now the map makes so much sense!
That funny rant that Nate goes on, about why he can’t ask her out because what if he isn’t let into his favorite restaurant mirrors 1x7 when he told Ted he wouldn’t like his idea, then he would get fired, face melts off… it was the moment a lot of us fell in love with him and his humor. Nate the great making a slow comeback 😭 I thought it would take a whole season but they’re doing a great job of redeeming him 😭
What's interesting to me is that Nate is changing OFF the pitch - it remains to be seen when/how those changes will be applied ON the pitch. And he still owes Ted, Beard, Roy, and the whole Richmond team a heartfelt apology for tearing up the "Believe" sign - they will not forgive him (nor should they) until he makes that apology. My hope is that he'll begin a real relationship with Jade, and she will inspire him to make his amends with Richmond.
Another great episode, that Sam monologue was really well done, It was also alluding to the Euro 2020 final with Rashford, Saka and Sancho, three black English players, who missed their penalities in the shoot out and were subjected to a lot of racism online afterwards and basically showed how certain parts of the fanbase only care for players when they play well and will just show their hatred when not. Jason Sudeikis actually wore a T-shirt with their names on during an event for the season two press run. Like you were saying as well, Ola is a great character for sure and you can see where Sam gets his positivity from. Also - great that you're gonna be reacting to more Taskmaster as well, can't wait for that 😄
Exactly right I love the T shirt. I remember saying to my other half how much crap Rashford, Saka and Sancho would take. Jason supporting them went viral. It was fantastic!
@@fayesouthall6604 I remember that vividly. I was so happy Jason did that! Not just "talking the talk," but "walking the walk." And when Sam's father entered the locker room and Sam practically RAN to him and sobbed in his arms, I was destroyed. I want an Ola!!!
Me: “How can you know if a girl likes you or is just being nice to you?” Siri: “Everyone is different. Which is my way of saying, “I have no idea.” “ Nate’s Siri just condensed it 😂
OMG, asking Google was hilarious! I also don't like Jack. I'm glad Rebecca brought up the love bombing and I hope that's the whole point and she turns out to be a Rupert because otherwise I don't see the point, but in any case, yeah, Jack, ick. This ep made me cry...twice. Once watching it the first time and again watching it with you, just Sam and his dad, you know? I read somewhere that the guy who plays Trent told Jason his headcanon/backstory of his character was that his father expected too much from Trent, wanted him to be a Roy Kent instead of a gay reporter, and that Jason told him that was great because a large part of the show was about the impact of bad fathers, so it's nice to show a good one in contrast. I mean, I'd wish Ted Lasso on everyone with a bad father, but Ola was pretty awesome too, and it's so great to see an example of positive masculinity that doesn't shove guys in a box and chop off anything that doesn't conform, you know? And after the first several eps this season, which felt weirdly paced and askew, the last two have been breaths of fresh air.
I don't like Jack either. I find her accent super distracting - the actress is South African but she sounds like she's trying to do a British accent? Although in the coming out scene in the office she sounded American at times? Idk it just rings false to my ears. Also the love bombing is super off-putting. And the Keeley and Rebecca scene just underscored how little chemistry Keeley and Jack have compared to Keeley and Rebecca (I'm not talking sexual chemistry between them, they have the best friend chemistry and you really feel the love between them in a way that I just don't get with Jack.)
@@joeypotter6051 Jack said she went to Scandinavian private schools. I loved Ola, hope he stays to support Sam. He’s got a great relationship with Ted already.
Jack REALLY worries me. I think that "I get really jealous" line was frightening, and her saying "I'm 'get away with murder' rich" made me scared for what Jack might do when Keeley breaks it off (which I assume is what's going to happen.)
I don’t think the Trent crime thing was meta at all. He was referring to the 3 seasons of football that Ted lasso (the charecter) has coached Richmond. Essentially what Trent was saying was that the culture of trust Ted has been building in the lockerroom for 3 football seasons is going to allow the team to pick up total football faster then most teams would be able to
I kinda assumed Jade was always teasing Nate with her whole “don’t know your name” bit. I had a feeling they were gonna get together the first time I saw them interact ❤
Great little Easter egg: The music playing in the background of Beard's total football presentation is the principal score from a 1981 film called "Escape to Victory". The story combined the things most Europeans love most: football, and embarrassing German people both on the pitch, and with historical reminders of their defeat in WW2. The movie (simply titled "Victory" in the US) was a marginal success in America, but was wildly popular in Europe. It starred Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, and Max von Sydow. It also featured a number of famous footballers who were either actively playing at the time, or had recently retired - including a 40 year old Edson Arantes do Nasciemento, AKA Pelé. Great little touch, on the part of the Lasso writers and production team.
Honestly i believe that Jade was not being mean to Nathan because shes necessarily a rude person, but that she sensed that he was insecure and trying to impress her and was not impressed. That got even worse when his ego grew and he came back in as West Hams manager putting on a show of being a big shot. It was only when his date shot him down and he didn't really try to cover it up or protect his image that she softened on him. I don't think she ever hated him, I think she was just always waiting for one moment of sincerity.
The bit at the end in the restaurant broke me 😢 Not sure if you’re aware but that thing with the Home Secretary is happening in real life here in the UK. Her name is Suella Braverman and she’s a disgusting fascist
@@ianp1986 Thanks for the explanation! It's quite helpful to me, since I'm American and have only been to England once. Are Tories known as the "common" party?
I think Jade wasn't originally planned to be a big role. So the writers initially had her curtly rejecting Nate's request for the window table as a plot point in Nate's character development without any thought of how it would reflect back on Jade. Other than being an ass about the table for no real reason her adversarial relationship with Nate makes sense as does her softening towards him after his date with the model. I don't know what will come of Jack and Keeley but the writers are definitely leading us to be uncomfortable with Jack and therefore JacKeeley for now.
No, it's not the actual Arsenal squad, it's actually better than that I think: The guy playing 'Hamilton' that scored the hattrick is played by Chip Hamilton, Jason Sudeikis' personal assistant, friend and coordinating producer on the show. He's always the first name on the credits after every episode :) I absolutely love that they gave him this cameo.
In the pilot, Rebecca (in front of the press corp which includes Trent) says that Richmond are changing the way they do things and starting something new, which is "The Lasso Way"... which is also what Trent was saying. Total Football only works if the players know each other inside out and trust each other... which is exactly what Ted has been doing the past 3 seasons. Fostering the environment that means Total Football can be perfected and truly learned, which... as Rebecca says in the Pilot and Trent says in this episode... is The Lasso Way. And that is further exemplified by it being Jamie, of all people, who solves the last piece of that puzzle. Jamie wouldn't have been able to see that without The Lasso Way. He would have been too busy trying to be up front, scoring all the goals himself.
The "through me rather than to me" explained kind of: Rather than doing a "classic strategy" of playing directly to your strikers, which involves them making offensive runs in behind the defence & playing passes through the gaps to them or long balls over the top. You are instead having strikers position themselves in front of the defensive line & receiving passes to their feet & then creating more build-up play & opening gaps from other players making runs/receiving passes & stretching the oppositions defensive setup. It's essentially a more controlled possession-based way of playing as opposed to hitting it up near the strikers & hoping they can do their job.
I do get the distrust for Jack, But I love the actress, she is also in the Apple show- For All Mankind, which is an alternate retelling of the space program in an "alternate universe" where things went much different. So she has a soft spot with me. Keep up the great shtuff my dude!
The differences betweeen Sam's dad and Jamie's dad is vast. Fathers and Sons for the past three seasons. The Lasso Way is definitely meta. It's all the breadcrumbs. in s1 we saw sam have a crush on Rebecca, then s2 relationship. in S1 we also see nate being abrasive and then the turn in s2; in s1, jamie ONLY wants to be himself and now he was upset to not be paired with someone but we've been watching his growth. And Ted is just liberated I think. He's no longer hostage to his panic attacks; he can manage them and I think that lackk of anxiety is infusing him with a new sense of purpose. I think Jack is going to mirror Rupert. Not in the abusive way, but more like she'll get tired of Keeley and move on to the newest, shiniest object (not that Keeley is an object).
When the way a reactor responds to an episode shows what a (likely) good person they are. I like your style sir and don’t worry, I also teared up when Ted met Sam’s dad. Liked and subbed.
I’m sure you have a thousand shows on your list, but you should do a reaction to Sweet Tooth! The actor who plays Ola is on it and he’s just phenomenal. The show is also fantastic and just so wonderful. 💖 This restaurant episode also makes me want to watch you react to The Bear, which is another great show, though definitely way more stressful lol. Love your videos!
Zava legally cannot play for any football club in Britain besides Richmond unless Rebecca agreed to let him. So if he wanted to play for west ham, she could just say no
Im loving Jamie’s growth through the seasons and Nate’s redemption arc. I like him and Jade and appreciate that she didn’t soften up until she saw his sweet more real side. He was trying too hard to be cool when she first met him and awkward in an off-putting way. She wasn’t going to act impressed by him no matter how bad he wanted her to, which I like. He was an ass with a huge chip on his shoulder before. Very thankful the spitting in the mirror says are (hopefully) over. I thought Jack was going to be some fun for Keeley before but I’m liking her a lot less now. I’m glad Rebecca is pointing out the gift-bombing and parallels to Rupert as red flags. I really don’t like how possessive Jack is of Keeley and her comment about being rich enough to cover up murder is creepy. If it were a darker show I’d be worried about Keeley’s safety. I still want her to get back with Roy, they were adorable together.
Sam debating a bigot politician seems like something a publicist should be dealing with in order to protect him and the team. Why is the show concentrating in Keeley's personal life instead of her building her business? On the other hand, the way the show has written Jamie's development from egocentric prick to team player and then leader has been *chef's kiss* perfect.
Yeah I'm so bored of Keeley's storyline, which is annoying because I really liked her in the earlier seasons. I wish they were showing her being more competent at her job. It rings false to me that she still hasn't bonded with her employees (not Babs so much as the others, I guess they figured they didn't have time but it wouldn't take much to show her proving what she learned from Ted about making everyone on your team feel noticed and important, like in the pilot when Nate is floored that Ted wants to know his name, because nobody has ever cared before).
That google response reminds of the scene in Demolition Man where police use their handheld AI tool to know how to apprehend the criminal Simon Phoenix haha. If you haven't seen it, you should watch it.
I don't like the Keely/Jack storyline. It's because who is Jack? She just shows up in one episode and now they're dating? I don't like it. I want Keely back with Rebecca, Ted, and the team.
I think they just foreshadowed why they will break up. Jack said she’s very jealous which translates to controlling and I don’t think Keeley will be ok with that.
The whole Rebecca conversation at the restaurant seemed like a big hint that the Jack-Keeley story is supposed to replicate Rebecca's relationship with Rupert; With Becks-Rupert being a representation of what would have happened if Rebecca was more confident and less susceptible to being manipulated, while Keeley-Jack represents Rebecca-Rupert's original relationship. How the relationship is presented does feel weird though, even if I feel like I understand why Jack exists. The pair just doesn't click at the moment
Same, I am bored of Keeley always off in her own storylines that I don't find very compelling. The Keeley/Rebecca scene in this episode really drove that home, it felt like a breath of fresh air and I remembered why I loved Keeley so much in the last two seasons.
@@joeypotter6051 I want Keeley firstly back with Roy and more importantly at Richmond more. Her interactions with Ted are pretty much gone. I miss her giving Rebecca support in her office.
Trent was talking about all the work ted has done with building a good relation on the team. Total Football would never work with the old team, with the old Jamie. Team now is a family and they trust each other like a family. Ted lasso build that trust in the team so he bulild his own and new total footbal.The Lasso way is what Trent referred to the building of trust, is what lasso is best at, he is a good person who helps (with/without knowing) other people to be better people. Nate "betray" him because ted was a good man and he represent iwhat a "weak" man is ( In Nate mind). The lasso way is the best way to play against Nate, Is not strategy is just fun and trust betwenn players.
So many points in this episode that are so funny! I was waiting for your reaction for this episode! Roy being giggly and sniggering was so funny! GOT Alum! The King of Qarth in the house! GOT reunion even though he and Hannah never had scenes together. Ola’s reaction to seeing the name of the restaurant was so sweet! He also reminded me of Ted. Ted seeing a father-son relationship that works even though they are long distance is good for him. Also him checking if Sam was ok, is a callback to the last time a father came to the locker room had a very bad thing. The parallel of Jamie seeing Sam’s relationship with his Dad, when Sam saw Jamie’s relationship with his Dad in Season2. Sam telling his Dad abt his relationship with Rebecca is a show of how open they are to each other. Roy saying all those puns!!! The player that did the hat trick was played by Chip Hamilton, Jason’s assistant and an AD in the show.
@@AdamfromFWCI I might need to update everything, even my computer, unfortunately. BUT that would mean I get to do more videos and be able to edit more soon!
Total football has always been there the picture of the pyrimid on the wall, ted was reading a book on pyramid he even refrenced the love triangle with roy jamie and Keeley all the clues were there
One of the best episodes of the show, Ola was perfect, the football was good. I am sold on the Nate and Jade thing but I never found her rude just very standoffish and British.
Great reaction and your good vibes are infectious. Not my favourite of episodes overall because most of the football parts seem really inauthentic and clunky and they could be done much better. The character moments were really decent though.
@@AdamfromFWCI Yeah I agree. I mean Nate is a dick but he was never a dick to her, she had no reason to be so rude to him. Still, if they're going to go down that route, at least we know she won't put up with any shit from him and she'll call him out on being a dick, so maybe there's hope for him yet.
