SCREAMING WITH JOY over **TED LASSO** 3x10 | Reaction

[@spaceseijo]

I'm so emotional about the idea of little Jamie with his abusive father and his Roy Kent poster now gets to sit at the breakfast table with Roy's family and be a part of it and be appreciated.

[@lcflngn]

Oh that IS beautiful! Gotta watch it all over again in two weeks…

[@SquiresIsle]

Not to take anything away from Rebecca's amazing speech, or to give Rupert too much credit, but my theory is that meeting went EXACTLY how Rupert wanted it to go. Watch him during the meeting and you can tell that he's not on board. Rebecca is not convincing HIM of anything. He's WAITING for the speech. He hated the idea of a Super League. Someone who loves football as much as he does, someone who had the story Rebecca shared, would never support that. But he knew he wouldn't be able to rally the troops or appeal to their emotions the way Rebecca did. So he brought her in (reminding her of how he used to sneak into Richmond games, just to make sure the memory was fresh in her mind) then sat back and let her do what she does. It's still Rebecca's victory, because it was ALL her. Choosing to speak up, choosing to fight, that was all her. Rupert just saw her as a weapon to do good in the world and put her in the place where she could benefit the most (while also maintaining his reputation as a cold and evil rich jerk).

[@Mauther]

I agree. The only I'll add is I think Rupert also invited her as an insurance policy of himself. He was worried that he might succumb to the money argument. Rebecca would remind him of his love of the game. Also, there was no way Ikufe wouldn't rub Rebecca the wrong way.

[@ulfsam-mule-son9726]

​@@hellen1379 Didn't really think about it consciously - assumed it was part of the heavy-handed Star Wars theme - but if he is sick it might be part of the way Rebecca becomes a 'mother' without the ugly custody battle I was worried might be implied by the ending of th episode (and for all we know Ms. Cakes might be pregnant too).

[@jw70467]

I really wish they wouldn't have spoiled it with the attempted kiss. I understand Rupert is the dark lord, etc etc etc, but they could have let it go and the show would have been better for it.

[@rory_pond1701]

Rupert's former assistant (the corporate pixie dream girl) was Miss Kakes. His current assistant is Miss Bread. The writers just can't let these opportunities go by without a little extra flourish.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

OMG 😂

[@j94_couch]

16:45 That laugh is Phil Dunster breaking character and no-one can tell me different

[@ohkatehadley]

Guaranteed. Phil Dunster and Brett Goldstein constantly make each other break.

[@weirds0up]

Evil Dani is terrifying. It was like being savaged by a sponge. Also, I’m pretty sure the laugh Phil Dunster does after “I’ll cut your eyes out.” Is a genuine laugh that they left in because sometimes you get lucky like that

[@budgetseagull]

Evil Dani is his past in El Chapo's youth league bleeding through.

[@elder_millennial_Fboy]

thats not dani, that was Rani Dojas

[@WillBernstein]

definitely broke character, great catch!

[@fayesouthall6604]

Dani Rojas became Rani Dojas 🤣🤣🤣

[@YoshioArts]

I actually found the Dani part disturbing, bipolar. He broke Van Damme’s nose, but acted like it was nothing, not even an apology. Almost all character writing is perfect executed, but this was very strange.

[@Jordiw00t]

Will was so shocked because he noticed his work was already done when he came in. See all the kits neatly placed for each player? That was Nate.

[@liluziintrovert]

One thing I've loved about this season is that Ted has taken a backseat for most of it. The show is more about the team and not just Ted. Juno said recently that Jason was one of the main reason that his character feels more in the background to give the rest of the cast more moments and I really respect him for that

[@ishanbasu6533]

Yea Ted was barely in this episode

[@joits]

I agree, I love the way the show has sort of become an ensemble because they created so many interesting and unique characters.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I was thinking that too, and I agree--it says a lot about Jason Sudeikis that he's happy to take a back seat. But I think it's also a natural progression of the Lasso way--we focused on him in the beginning, and now we get to enjoy the effects it's had on everyone. This season has been all about payoff, and it's just BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️

[@zaydmn]

This is the answer for when Ted asked Beard "what are we still doin here?" in ep 1. To see the Lasso way blossom in everyone. Roy had the Ted-speech, Rebecca in this ep.. Keely next maybe to Jack, and Nate. Cherry on top will be Jaymeh best man speech.. Lol

[@ulfsam-mule-son9726]

@@movienightwithjacqui It's "The Lasso Way" that Trent got so excited about when they debuted total football - Ted's kindness and inclusivity creates a snowball effect that starts with the team culture but eventually rolls downhill into the lives of the players, the organization, and even its fans (Jeremy getting a job he is happy about).

[@awesometv1265]

I don't think that the toy soldier and matchbook scene was about shipping Rebecca with Ted she was just putting those two items on her desk because they were important to her for different reasons and she looked at the soldier because Ted told her that it would be her first line of defense and that's what she needed since she was scared of going to the meeting with all the other club owners.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Ooh good point!

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

If that wasn’t the point, then why did the camera focus on the army man, and not the matchbook? Choices are ALWAYS made for specific reasons on this show. The symbolism was definitely Ted/Rebecca related.

[@awesometv1265]

@@CWazBroadwayBandGeek i literally said why the camera focused on the toy soldier "she looked at the soldier because Ted told her that would be her first line of defense and that is what she needed since she was scared of going to the meeting with all the club owners" there were literally no romantic implications between Rebecca and Ted this episode I'm not saying can't happen but this episode didn't have them the only romantic implications that were about Rebecca where with Sam and their interaction in the hallway with her saying she's sorry that he didn't get called for the national team. Watch the scene again there are no romantic undertones at all she she put both things down on the table looks at them fondly but then gets a text from Rupert about the club meetings and she get's scared for a second looks at the toy soldier possibly as a reminder of what Ted told her or as is symbol that she's going into battle after which she text back that she's going to the meeting. Her whole arc this episode is about growth and letting go of her hatred towards Rupert so that he doesn't control her life and her decisions anymore all the little thing she does this episode is about finding courage to go to the club meeting not about a romantic partner. She talks about it with Higgins when she can't find Keeley, she's constantly trying to find Keeley, she looks at the toy soldier, she also does silly faces in the mirror and eventually she ends up going to the meeting a where she finally gets a text from Kelly that reminds her to be brave and not be scared of these men who once where scared little boys and that was the catalyst for her realize a why she wants to do things now she doesn't want to do them to spite Rupert anymore she wants to do them now because she loves her club, she loves her players, she loves the fans and she wants to win for them not to beat Rupert. If that's not enough meaning to a scene for you then remember the last time we saw the toy soldier was when she was about to tell Higgins not to post the paparazzi pictures while looking at the toy soldier but then she saw news about Rupert and threw the toy soldier to the ground and decide it tell him to post the pictures so bringing the toy soldier back now symbolizes her growth and that she's not letting Rupert control her life anymore by looking at it finding bravery and saying yeah responding that she's going to the meeting.

[@Alistair102040]

The Rupert and Rebecca stuff was a reminder that despite him being horrible to her and a dick they actually had good times when they were together. Her bringing up his story opened up the old times in his head and how they once felt about each other. They aren't together or friends now but they can acknowledge the past and the good times they once had.

[@jamesharrison2512]

I think one of the great joys in Jade's relationship with Nate is telling him jokes in a dead pan way to Nate (who we know is not good at discerning what is a joke) to enjoy seeing him try to figure out what is funny. The Polish joke alluded to in this episode, "Mr. Shelby" in the last episode. Even when she first warmed up to him over baklava and accepted his date, she seemed to enjoy seeing him a little uncomfortable. They have shown us that she is very observant and they are clearly good together, but it is interesting to see where she gets some entertainment.

[@fayesouthall6604]

She is absolutely the right one for Nate.

[@MrDennis1152]

I thin k the joke was how many pollocks does it take to screw in a lite bulb

[@rottensquid]

Right. She reminds him to laugh at himself, and not take himself too seriously. Which is a good thing, because taking himself too seriously is exactly how he almost lost his soul in season 2. A lot of men I know, including myself, really struggle with the habit of trying to impress people in order to be liked.

[@ulfsam-mule-son9726]

@@MrDennis1152 Thanks for bringing ethnic slurs into a positive environment. Correction: thanks for being unintelligent enough to do even that correctly. Pollock are a Cod relative heavily fished in the Bering Sea and the main fish content in the McFish sandwich.

[@simoparzella8536]

Also can we please appreciate that Nate stuck a lavender twig on to the card! the first thing he ever got mad about at will, putting lavender scented fabric softener into the laundry. the freakin callbacks!

[@gentlemancorpse]

Not to be pedantic, but I like the thought that 'sprig' is a better fit here than 'twig', but neither are incorrect.

[@simoparzella8536]

@@gentlemancorpse not a native speaker *shrug*

[@1313tennisman]

As a Canadian soccer fan who loves this show the Rojas-Van Damme temporary beef was spot on. Canada Mexico has become pretty intense since the last world cup qualifying cycle. Also, it doesnt mean that they arent friends, just that when they play for their countries their friendship is temporarily put on hold.

[@loradonamay]

The Concacaf rivalries are real! 😂

[@catdragon2584]

Season 2 gave us Led Tasso, season 3 gave us Rani Dojas

[@movienightwithjacqui]

They know what we need, even if we don't know it ourselves 😄

[@zaydmn]

That mf played in el-Chapo lil league.. Love it..

[@oscardiggs246]

Ted is barely in this episode, but we get to see the way he has impacted everyone around him, even indirectly. The story about Rupert's love of the team was something I was not ready for. The same goes for everything that came after. Your joyous reaction added to my enjoyment of this episode. Thank you.

[@rottensquid]

I think Rupert's core belief is that you have to own what you love. And that belief has destroyed him. That look on his face when Rebecca walks away says it all. He's utterly alone and broken. The man has nothing, because the stuff that makes life fulfilling isn't stuff you can own.

[@declanArdmore]

The laughing Liam callback, Beard's line " I couldn't imagine living in another country than my axes (Ex is) , Keeley scaring Roy like she did Ted in ep 1 . So many other callbacks

[@corystanish]

I love that we got an appearance by Laughing Liam when Roy came in with his tie-dye shirt. He was the whole reason Higgins spent a season working out of closets and such, because the only empty workspace in the building was next to "Laughing Liam" and his annoying laugh.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

YES!!! Genuinely, I feel like even on my fiftieth watch of this season, I'll still be finding new details and callbacks. It's JUST. SO. GOOD!!!

[@lcflngn]

So happy for Laughing Liam and hopefully his residuals, if that’s still a thing :)

[@jenssylvesterwesemann7980]

Need to get this off my chest. You're one of those. You're one of those few whose laugh is so infectious, it could be prescribed as an antidepressant. Love your reactions!

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you so much!!! There's no higher compliment than making people happy 😊

[@simongoddard7692]

Rebecca's speech absolutely sent me into tears. As someone that's loved football since I was 6 years old it just hit different

[@colleenminahan2478]

I don’t think Rupert was just making a cheap play… he is beginning to realize all he’s lost. “Growth” is the perfect theme for this entire series. No one can change their life’s experience. We can only use it to grow… or not. Jason Sudeikis said he had a story to tell and I think he’s almost done. Though, IF Jason finds a story that he can’t NOT tell… I could live with a ‘coda’ single return.🎉

[@alexanderriley2979]

Great insight.

[@stpnwlf9]

It kind of slips under the radar, but the commentary by the Canadian announcers during the Mexico-Canada match is hilarious! The voices are Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie from Whose Line. Also, the teacher turns out to be Leann Bowen which is the name of one of the show's producers.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I've been crying laughing about Ryan and Colin--I didn't know until the comments here, and it's a detail I didn't know I needed 😂 And gotta love when they throw in nods to the writers/crew ❤️

[@lcflngn]

No way, that is a great detail! Another fishhook to get my kid to watch the show ;) Or at least to sound smart once I get her this far… She has always loved Whose Line

[@stpnwlf9]

It's not easy to hear all of it, but the commentary itself is hilariou! "Those things go together like nachos and poutine!"

[@douglas2938]

I don't know if that's the planned route but (especially after this episode) I'd _really_ like for Rebecca's final "growth" to be realizing that the club she wanted to destroy because it was the only thing Rupert has ever really loved, is their child - and now she loves it just as much as he did. Her hanging that painting gives me hope that she will realize not everything they shared is tarnished.

[@31blueberries]

Ever since Dani mentioned playing in the El Chapo youth league, I’ve wanted to see a spin off for him. He just keeps making me laugh. I also don’t ship Ted and Rebecca. Partly because I’ve never picked up on any romantic chemistry from them but mostly because this show does such an amazing job of portraying the value of friendship and I feel like if they end up together, it would kind of ruin that for me. It’s so rare for a show to have two main characters who are able to just be amazing supportive friends without any sexual tension at all. I love that.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Couldn't agree more!

[@corystanish]

As someone who is a long time fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, seeing Anthony Stewart Head playing another character called Rupert, except this time I wouldn't say no to punching him in the face is a trip. You're absolutely right, it's a testament to the power of his acting ability.

[@oscardiggs246]

This is what I think everytime he's on screen. Such a great presence

[@jumpman83]

100% He nails the role perfectly every time!

[@rottensquid]

There were definitely moments I wanted to punch ol' Ripper in the face.

[@corystanish]

@@rottensquid Yeah that's totally fair, there were times he deserved it for sure, but overall, by the end of the series, not so much.

[@SilentBob731]

7:06 This D-bag was singing Nate's praises a few episodes earlier. Another reason Rebecca was right to fire him in the first episode. 💩🐦 8:22 This transformation is Legendary. 😱🤣 10:19 Nate's rejection of the Dark Side takes a significant leap. Good on 'em, innit? 😁 12:25 Oh, a No Way Home reference...well played. 🥂 15:32 Truly the perfect gift. 🤣 17:06 Rupert losing the title of "worst person in the show"... 🤬🖕(And a truly excellent performance by Sam Richardson, who usually plays absolute sweethearts). 19:52 Glad we got a scene where Mae dispenses some wisdom, she's a Real One. ❤ 25:15 The first sign of Rupert being not-completely-awful. 🤔 26:53 This whole sequence is brilliant. Nate's playing over Rebecca absolutely crushing it, and Rupert continuing to not be awful is an amazing combination. 😃😢🤘🤣 30:58 "What the fork just happened?" Rupert finally realized his mistake. 32:05 As if we weren't on the brink of tears already, you go and throw Dido at us? 😭🙃 36:19 Aside from being one of the greatest shows ever, it really is the King Of Call-backs. 🤣 Interesting to note about this episode, Ted and Beard were barely in it. Seems like they're testing the waters on continuing the series re-titled "Richmond AFC" (or something) after they return to the States, with Roy and Nate coaching the team.

[@CrowTRobot]

Someone compared that coach to the Fox News correspondents that said gross and dehumanizing things about Kanye West, but immediately flipped to loving him as soon as he became a mentally unwell fascist-loving red hat. So many sports commentators behave like this. We treat sports like politics and politics like sports, always cheering for our favorite teams.

[@Julie-lp1qs]

I suspect George Cartrick wants Rupert to hire him as the West Ham coach. He is such a jerk

[@rottensquid]

@@Julie-lp1qs I'd love to see Rupert announce he's looking for a new head coach for West Ham, and George leave Soccer Saturday mid-show to run to him and say, "You had me at 'coach,'" and Rupert would be like, "No thank you."

[@hawkthorn33]

My bingo card has last shot being Rebecca standing on a bike path, looking at a barge, with a man and his daughter on it. However, when she looked at the meeting and "They are just little boys" if applied to the team could fulfill the mother role.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

She was definitely a "mother teaching a lesson" to the little boys in that scene, so that could feed into that idea. I'm curious to see where both she and Ted end up at the end of this season, because you guys know how I feel about it 😂

[@CraigMurraysVids]

Love your reactions. Just wanted to point out that in season one, the Liverpool episode, Nate didn't want to share his thoughts on the team because something like "then I'll lose my job and I'll have to move back in with my parents". Another brilliant callback.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Yes! I feel like it will take a dozen viewings to pick up on all the incredible callbacks, so thank you for pointing them out! Absolutely incredible!

[@pete-treedish4363]

They really made Danny one of the funniest characters this season first it was “fuck of Trent Crimm” and then “Now we are enemies and soon you will be my bitch”😭😂

[@movienightwithjacqui]

The many faces of Rani Dojas 😄

[@fayesouthall6604]

Might be my favourite Ted Lasso of this season. With so little Ted too. I’m here for the growth of the ICON Jamie Tart. Incredible moment when he had Sams number on his England debut. What a journey 😊 I just remembered in episode 2 beard said Nathan ‘might be a genius’ to Trent. Nate has to apologise to Ted now.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Rewatching I noticed it was Ted who said he might be a genius, oops

[@ianp1986]

I’ve just started watching your reaction so I dunno if you’ve mentioned it yet, but the Super League thing is a real life thing that a bunch of elite teams tried to get started but there were mass fan protests and it never got off the ground. A couple of the clubs are still trying to get it started. I absolutely loved this episode, really piled on the laughs. Mean Dani (or Rani Dojas) is amazing! I genuinely love how happy this show makes you and can’t wait to watch you react to it with Sam

[@aymen1773]

I mean with the new format of the champions league and the talk about the final of it being played in the usa i dont mind the super league now All of them are greedy

[@lcflngn]

Ooph, thanks for the deets! Had the feeling there was a lot behind this nefarious plot

[@7bestthings]

Cristo Fernandez is an amazing actor, Evil Dani gives me nightmares! Thank you for a joy-filled reaction to another fantastic episode.

[@funk411]

I think the 'Lightning' that Mae said is a callback to when Keeley and Roy had a double date with Rebecca and John Wingsnight. Roy said John was fine, but Rebecca deserves to feel like she was struck by lightning.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG that absolutely blew my mind when people started pointing it out. I feel like I'll be watching this show for years and still picking up on details and callbacks ❤️

[@MeredithHagan]

Jamie wearing Sam’s number genuinely made me choke up. Also I called that the ER doc that took care of Dr. Sharon last season was TOTALLY Roy’s sister/Phoebe’s mum. The violin REALLY made me cry. Nick Muhammad absolutely killed it. Unplumbed depths to that man! And there’s a tragedy to Rupert that we get a glimpse of in this episode. No one is born bad. I think he tried to kiss Rebecca because he realized she’s the only one who really knows him. But he’s too far gone now.

[@scott2836]

Jacqui - as usual, I loved the reaction. I want to react to your reaction just a bit... 1) The army man and the matchbook: I think you may be reading more romantic ship into this than there is where Ted is concerned. One thing that Ted has consistently been through 3 seasons is a catalyst. He had been involved in direct action, but in more ways, he has been responsible for helping others to "think different" [obv Apple plug]. I don't know right now if the combinations is a nudge towards acknowledging her feelings for Sam or to pursue happiness in another way - like "our man in Amsterdam"; 2) Nate left the note for Will - but he also laid out the team kit. There is a quick scene of someone letting him out a side entrance unobserved. I think it was just part of doing something nice for Will; 3) Rupert: Rebecca's recollections of a poor kid who ended up making bank and owning the team were really great. I think they were also relevant to where Rupert is now. It's a bit of a trope that money and power corrupt, but there can be an awful lot of truth in it. Someone who was never used to having things or power who ends up having lots of both and then has no idea how to manage themselves - everything becomes a "thing" to obtain / control / possess and then, in many cases, loses value or meaning to that person because they can just get another "thing". I suspect at this point that when Nate resigned, he may have called Rupert out for messing around with his assistant (among others) as something he didn't want any part of, and Rupert decided to get rid of the assistant to avoid another scandal (he may well care about this wife, and he does have a child, which is more of an important thing which he has not had before). SPECIAL NOTE: That WAS Nick Mohammad playing the violin - and it was his IRL wife playing the piano accompaniment. He confirmed this via Twitter; the piece is "Spiegel im Spiegel" by the contemporary composer Arvo Part

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

I loved the "Uncle's Day" party. Not only because it's amazing to have more Phoebe time, finally meet the Mom/Sister, and get more Roy/Jamie bonding (Yes! More!). But if you think about it, the existence of "Uncle's Day" probably came about when Phoebe's friends were celebrating father's day - we know he's a jackhole and not in the picture, so Phoebe's mom must have redirected that into something like "But you have an Uncle who's better than a father! So we celebrate HIM on 'Uncle's Day'".

[@Julie-lp1qs]

Remember Season 2 when Sam tells Ted that no teammate has ever made him feel as bad as Jamie has? Cut to Jamie wearing Sam’s when he runs out onto the field and Sam’s smile - perfection ❤️

[@dimitrijensk2845]

I don’t know if anyone’s said it but Nate’s actor is actually the one playing the violin and the piano in the background is his wife playing. Edit: also it’s not really that Dani has a dark side but it is a joke/play on when actual players go on international break. Club teammates are (for the most part) NOT friends they play for their country against each other.

[@gaborkiss650]

I want Roy and Jaime to be brother-in-laws now, make it happen! :D What makes me sad is in a week and a half, however this show ends they catch so much slack. Half the people really want Ted and Rebecca together, half really don't. And since it's the internet in 2023, there will be slander from the half that's disappointed. I have no idea how it will go and to be honest I'm fine either way, I only wanted Keeley and Roy together. If it doesn't go the way you want, please handle it the way Ted or Sam would! :)

[@apparition13]

I know I'm in the minority here, but I actually prefer Roy and Leanne to Roy and Keeley. Mostly because I think Brett has better chemistry with Ruth Bradley (Ms. Bowen) - there is an ease to their interactions that I really like. Partly because Juno seems to be a chemistry factory. She can turn on the chemistry with anyone she gets paired with. And on another Juno note, for an actor whose reputation was build on dramatic roles, she's dynamite at comedy.

[@codykirchner9606]

I only noticed this on a rewatch, but if you go to episode one out season three, when Nate is about to have a panic attack in front of the press, you can hear an out of tun violin. They were setting up that scene with his father the whole season. Masterful.

[@MatthewStephensAU]

I consider this the episode of overcoming petty millionaires. 19:44 Everything that made Jack look petty was her father's idea, and she had no clue until after it was too late to change things. Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is the rule. By my count, we only got to twice, but I'm betting that's because Jack is gone now. 21:54 Apparently in Mexico, Football is War. 31:28 She could 100% read his handwriting. She just wanted him to say it. 34:40 Keeley has a Higgins.

[@catdragon2584]

Dani Rojas: Football is Life!!! 😇😇😇 Rani Dojas: Football is War 😈😈😈

[@GodBear97]

Jamie's gift SCREAMS best friend on so many levels

[@headphones2006]

That scene with Nate and his dad had me on the verge of a breakdown. The idea that as a father you can become that cold and distant from your son breaks my heart. I have a 5 year old and I can’t imagine us becoming that distant but it’s my biggest fear as a parent

[@silviossocks]

Nick actually plays violin! His wife played backing piano!

[@WillBernstein]

Have been clicking refresh on KZbin waiting for your reaction (new to your channel, went back and watched a bunch of your season 3 reactions, I love your passion for the characters).... the cinematography during the Nathan violin scene with Jamie wearing Sam's number, Roy starting to write his note, and Rebecca's Emmy Monologue was just a MASTERPIECE!! I see that plaque- USC School of Cinematic Arts - and I'm very excited for your analysis as someone who knows about the filmmaking process, especially the cinematography.

[@indade]

That Dani/ Van Damme scene made me spit my drink. It went hard in the paint for no reason.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

So unexpected and hilarious!

[@StewartUSAF]

It is something Nick Mohammed is good at. Also, the Akufo League is a callback to the European Super League discussion from a few years ago. This episode never fails to bring me to tears.

[@VolcanoGroupie]

One commenter on FB noted that the gift box Jamie gave Roy for Uncle’s Day was a dark gray box with a dark ribbon (appropriate for the pre tie-dye Roy).

[@David-mc6fu]

I smiled and literally laughed out loud so many times in this episode, and I felt SO GOOD!!!

[@AndreasW78]

I love this reactions, thanks my dear. And thanks to Ted Lasso, best show in history! 😍

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you! There never has been, and never will be anything quite like it 😊

[@chadbennett7873]

Well, okay, this totally made my week, and I've been waiting on pins and needles for your reaction! One thing about the whole Nate situation that I find so compelling is that he has not made any big deal about leaving West Ham. He came home to embrace Jade and did not explain what he did in the way of respecting her. He also did not explain it as she was leaving for her trip. His previous self would have required validation for that action. Danny showed his Ranny Dojas, but they did not refer to it. The callbacks are flowing like an open faucet, and it is such a brilliant vehicle to show the growth in everybody. Two episodes are not enough to weave the remainder of this cloth, but I have faith in these writers like no other writing team I've ever seen. I loved Leann's "F*uckwitch" comment to herself, because it revealed that she was interested, and Roy walked away from it, just a Nate walked away from Rupert's temptation. I still believe that Jason is going to do in this show what he could not do in real life ... put his family back together. He and Olivia remain good friends in real life, and co-parent their kids, but she is with Harry Stiles (why?) and he had moved on to Keeley Hazell (Becks). As a writer, we sometimes write the outcome we wanted instead of the actual outcome, and often it makes a better story in our eyes. Dan Patrick recently interviewed both Jason and Brendan, and they each said that neither of them know if it will continue, but they both said they would be happy if it did. The family that this cast has become just might be the family Jason really needs to keep together. It's ironic that it exists because Olivia encouraged him to make the show, told him she thought it would be great. I agree with you that Ted and Rebecca do not belong together as love interests, but she sure as hell belong together as friends. And just as they do in real life, Rebecca and Keeley come to each other's rescue. If nothing else comes from this insanely brilliant show (and we all know it has made an impact on our lives), it has cemented the friendship between the two women stars of this show, the example of how women should be with each other ... Hannah and Juno. Statues should be built of this cast in Richmond's Town Center, as they have already been built in our hearts. Jacqui,, you make rewatching it for the fifteenth time so much better than it should be. Thank you!!!

[@kraqah]

I think Jason being very non committal when answering questions about whether this season will truly be the end speaks volumes on it. Especially when it was announced as the last season. If I were to wager it would be that the arc of Ted at Richmond is over and we probably won't see the character of Ted Lasso again. That being said Im thinking the odds of at least one spin off involving some portion of the cast is extremely high and probably even likely.

[@chadbennett7873]

@@kraqah Can't disagree. I think part of the past few episodes is weaning us off of Ted ... and so many characters are displaying Ted characteristics to take up the mantle of kindness. Ted has certainly had a positive effect on these people, which was the point. I feel that Ted Lasso has undone a lot of the damage that the "ego-centric" and "mean spirited" characters in comedies like "Married With Children" over the past three decades has done to American society. Ted Lasso is a healing for us all, and it just happened to come during a pandemic when we needed it the most. Apple+ cannot afford to allow this show to go away, so spin-offs like "Roy Kent" would seem very much in line. I think Ted and Beard will return to America, with Nate coming back to Richmond to Coach with Roy.

[@McBeelzebub]

Old Discordian saying, “Bullshit makes the flowers grow, and that’s beautiful.”

[@JonasJudge]

Of all the Ted Lasso reactions I watch (and there are more than a few), yours is the one I look forward to the most; not just (but not least) because of your correct opinion against a Ted/Rebecca ship.

[@bigredcube91]

I love how much you love this show! And it’s so fun to relive each episode with you

[@Lineman72T]

Sad the show is heading towards the end, but I enjoy your reactions as always. I absolutely agree with your theory about Rebecca realizing the club is her child rather than an actual child. The darksided Mexican National Team version of Dani Rojas is amazing. Somehow the least surprising thing is episode was finding out that Coach Beard owns 17 axes and they all have different uses. That's a very Beard thing. Fun little easter egg: the announcers for the Canada-Mexico game are voiced by Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie. The scene of Rebecca still seeing herself as a little child before she "makes herself big" was incredibly done. The Okufo League was a nod to the Super League that was attempted in 2021. I'd recommend reading into it for more details, but the (sort of) short version of it is the owners of 12 of the most popular clubs across Europe wanted to form a league that they were always guaranteed to be in (regardless of performance) and would make them a ton of money. It would have threatened to be a financial impact to every other league across all the European countries, as well as only be accessible to more well off fans to see the games in person. The owners also issued statements blaming the financial impact of the pandemic as a reason for this league. It was met with resounding opposition from fans, pundits, governing bodies, players, and coaches who all saw that it was nothing more than a greedy cash grab by a dozen clubs that already made more money than just about every team in Europe. Eventually the pressure against it was so great, it was shut down within a couple days.

[@loradonamay]

Thank you for these videos. It feels like I’m watching the show with a friend.

[@Spanner1982]

I love the flashback to season 1 with the “Is this a fucking joke” line

[@mojoshivers]

Part of me likes the KZbin edits over the full reaction, because the callouts and helpful cuts back to previous episodes is really well done. And it illustrates your thoughts really effectively. Not to say your full reactions aren’t good because there are some movies and shows I want your complete reaction, but like this episode it was great having this reaction here.

[@movienightwithjacqui]

I’m glad you like both. I’ve found it’s helpful to do inserts in the KZbin cut, because it’s just physically impossible for me to comment on everything live, because I’d talk over too much during the episode. Anywhere I can use those helps, and sometimes I just don’t catch things until I go back through 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mojoshivers]

@@movienightwithjacqui The inserts are certainly welcome. They inject more of your personality into the reactions for sure.

[@stdwynwen]

May was quoting Nietzsche - "You make it up to the top of a mountain, and what's left for me but lightning"?. There are different interpretations but I found this one which I think speaks to Keeley. We cannot really define who we are, until we reach the limits (top of the mountain) of what we are capable of becoming. It is at the point where one stops the journey of gaining knowledge (lightning) and decides “I have enough!” or we take the knowledge and rise above/proceed further than before.

[@serenitynow940]

Jacqui, you are a beam of sunshine and I love your reactions and appreciation of the Ted Lasso experience almost as much as I love the show. I was grinning from ear to ear this whole episode. I could watch a whole episode of Higgin’s dark childrens’ movie theories. The Rebecca’s speech was amazing, accompanied by Nate’s violin it brought me to tears, which then overflowed when Nate finally has the talk with his Dad that he’s desperately needed. The redemption in this show is so heartwarming and hope-inspiring, everything this world needs. I am SO happy about Roy and Keeley and also praying Rebecca and Ted remain platonic because healthy male-female friendships without any involvement of romance on tv are so rare. I’m incredibly sad it’s almost over as well. Thank you for another joyous reaction, as always, I’m looking forward your next one!

[@dapeach06]

I want nothing bu happiness for Phoebe's hot, witty teacher, even if she's not meant to be with Roy

[@fairytoffee3159]

Phil Dunster is my absolute fav and Jamies's arc is so rewarding. But can I just say: Anthony Head is brilliant. I love his face almost as much :D

[@vandera]

Loved your reaction Jacqui! And, your sadness about the series being almost done is shared

[@garypmonti]

Remember when the Dutch guy bandaged Rebecca's leg? He said that he learned first aid in the ARMY.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

No, just no.

[@peterbulloch4611]

I'm probably not the first smart arse to point this out but 'I contain multitudes ' is a Walt Whitman quote. Callback to the darts scene

[@swrennie]

The dude from the boat in Amsterdam was a soldier. With a daughter.

[@byronabrahams871]

Watching Danny play for Mexico is like watching a puppy commit mass murder. Adorably terrifying.

[@luapgn]

We finally get to meet "Rani Dojas"!

[@TheVosack]

Love this episode and everything in it... but I must be the only person alive who hasn't seen Peaky Blinders.

[@joeypotter6051]

Not sure if anyone else has commented this yet but I saw someone else comment on YT that the other company names on the wall behind Keeley are names (or slight variations of names) of famous racing greyhounds. I don't know if that's true because a quick google search hasn't brought up anything notable but I like it as an idea and Dasher would defo be a good greyhound name.

[@SilentBob731]

Awesome, was hoping this would pop up today. Cheers Jacqui, you are Queen of the Pitch. 🥃👍✌❤

[@movienightwithjacqui]

Thank you 😄 Enjoy!

[@joanjobs4359]

One thing seems to be for sure, if Ted and Rebecca do end up together, it'll likely happen offscreen as so many moments this season seem to. From Roy and Keeley's reunion, to Nate quitting West Ham, we seem to only get the moments of reaction AFTER something has happened. I still love this show, but it's been frustrating me more than it should this season. Also I know everyone is quick to blame Jack for Keeley's funding being pulled, but Keeley is the head of a PR firm and she didn't want to do PR to clean up her leak scandal. As much as that reflects on her relationship with Jack it also very likely reflects on her as the face of a PR firm even more. "You deserve someone who makes you feel like you've been struck by f*ckin' lightning!"

[@jonathanwyman9402]

I don't think Keeley was reluctant to address the "scandal". It isn't a scandal to her, nor should it be. She addressed it exactly as she has done PR throughout the series, with a modern outlook as opposed to traditional mores.

[@joanjobs4359]

@@jonathanwyman9402 She didn't address it all, publically, as far as we're shown, likely because jack asked her to. Her personal relationship affected her business relationship, which is why it's best not to mix the two. I can't imagine any venture capitalists NOT pulling funding after that scandal. Either way, the whole KJPR arc felt very contrived and hardly worth the time invested for the show.

[@jonathanwyman9402]

I don't understand why you think she should be ashamed. The point they are making is that there is no relationship between Keeley's personal life and her ability to do her job. The video that was stolen from her has no bearing on KJPR... at all. To believe that it does is very closed-minded, 1950s thinking (and Keeley F'ing Jones is not that person). Also, I think the whole KJPR arc is central to the point the show is trying to make.

[@joanjobs4359]

@@jonathanwyman9402 I never once said she should be ashamed or implied it, I was stating that there's consequences beyond feelings or right and wrong and that unfortunately appearances matter in public relations as the whole business is about perception and management of those perceptions, not personal feelings of right and wrong. Damage control is an element of PR and if Keeley demonstrated and inability or unwillingness to do either, SEPERATE from the things Jack wanted her to say, then I am not surprised there were consequences from the VC board. If the show were making the point you claim, it wouldn't be so muddy and having us wonder if it was a vindictive move by Jack which would very much indicate a relationship between personal and business. Now, I'll admit it could be either or, I was only offering a scenario or instance where it's not all just Jack being the worst ex, since we've already got the one dimensional petty billionaire in Edwin Akufo. And if the point they aim to make is personal relationships are separate from business then they also wouldn't have Rebecca coming in as her financial backer to the rescue. Her best friend is still her ex-boyfriend/boyfriend Roy, so much personal and business being separate.

[@9709Nick]

Rupert's new assistant is the reason why Nate left, They mention some unconformities in the workplace and bad relationships. That means Rupert hanging out with his assistant and Nate not being a part of it.

[@undbiter65]

Dani embodying our mexican national team spirit was hilarious

[@bLuGhOsT_]

I can't believe we only have a few more episodes to go!! I can't handle the idea that this show is going to end after this season =( Great episode as always though. I wish we could have more Ms Bowen. That woman is definitely goals

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

If Sam and Rebecca do happen, and that’s a big IF, at least her dream will come true: She finally be a mother. Two birds. One stone.

[@jimmiehicks1477]

A special thanks for the new drinking game - every time you say "growth," we take a shot!! Beats the "Who" drinking game from the Grinch!! Seriously, though, love watching you and your reactions! Cheers- literally!!!!

[@merodeadorNocturno]

My hypothesis about Rebeca is that she will adopt Rupert and Bex-s daughter because of some obscure circumstances

[@hermunkulus]

27:01 Yeah. He tweeted about this. His wife played the piano in the episode as well.

[@NorthernShrew]

That last dress of Rebecca's makes me think of the frock she chose in the houseboat...

[@MrMarioski]

LOL 9:54 Ted responding if it’s the actual Devil 😂 I immediately thought of Jason’s SNL Devil character lol

[@rottensquid]

Also reminded me of season 1 episode 3. REBECCA: "I just spoke to the owner of The Sun..." TED: "You spoke to God!?!"

[@lcflngn]

Jaqui, I truly love your perspective. I follow a few reaction vlogs & podcasts bc I enjoy the kaleidoscope of responses to this great show. It all adds so much to my enjoyment of the thing. Thanks so much!! Bit terrified for the end, but relying on you and others to help me wrap it up, while perhaps sobbing into my hankie. Wish I’d had your take on some other shows I loved this much, but then you’d be as old as I am (!) & this is your time :) I do esp wish I had a time machine, I’d take you with me to watch Northern Exposure. You would have adored it. We can’t even watch it properly now, as the music was so integral & it’s now entirely unavailable. One of those things, sadly…

[@jpchan23]

Caught on a rewatch of the season 2 Christmas episode that Van Damme and Dani were nurf teammates.

[@TheBinski]

Dani WAS A LOT! I've always loved Jade, SO happy to see another happy couple. The literal little boys club was wonderful and very much a British television theme. Incredible stuff as always!

[@Matthew_Calmert]

Mexican National Team Dani is insane. CONCACAF rivalry hits hard

[@declanArdmore]

Playing at Richmond " Football is life" Playing for Mexico " Time for Rani Dojas "

[@cmakelky37]

I think it's just showing how serious playing for Mexico - it's like going to war

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

In an episode of AMAZING reveals and scenes, I love the 'smaller' story of Rani Dojas - the transformation when he goes off to the notoriously aggressive and contentious matchups between these countries. Not even in the top 5 stories this amazing episode, but a lovely nod to the crazed US Soccer fans who will recognize it immediately.

[@mikel2686]

Just call him Rani Dohas! (ala Lad Tesso)

[@CarmenJonnes06]

the guy laughing was laughing Liam he was mentioned by Higgins and Rebeca on Season 2 when Higgins gave his office to Dr Sharon

[@chriswilson776]

Been meaning to respond for awhile. I really enjoy your reactions to this show, maybe because you're not looking at this from a soccer POV, but as someone with a film production background, who appreciates the writing and how the ensemble have brilliantly developed their characters as the seasons have progressed. Best reaction on KZbin in my opinion. I loved Dani Rojas in this episode. If you follow the game at the international level, players take great pride in representing their countries, but players from Latin America REALLY embrace it, and they do switch on that "You are now my enemy" mentality when they play their club teammates." Dani's was a little extreme and hilarious. Phil Dunster has been brilliant this season as Jaime, a fantastic example of the "Lasso Way," getting a player who was the epitome of arrogance and selfishness, into becoming a sensitive man (some Roy in there as well), who is respectful of others and wants to be part of a team, and even step up as a leader. As Jaime said in season 2 "I just want you to coach me." I never considered that to be both on and off the field. Wonderful work - very subtle over the series. Some things I wonder if they will happen: 1. I think we'll start seeing a more soccer-related story-line for the last couple of episodes - we'll need to find out what the fourth element of Total Football is... 2. I think Man City will feature at some point. We have been witnessing the growth of the characters, a showdown with Manchester City would demonstrate the growth of AFC Richmond, and for Ted as a soccer coach (which we have been seeing more and more this season). There are just too many references to Man City throughout this series to ignore - Man City relegated AFC Richmond in season 1, destroyed Richmond in the FA Cup in season 2, beat Richmond in season 3 - Beard even called Man City Richmond's "White Whale." Plus you have the potential redemption/growth angle of Jaime Tartt leading Richmond to victory over his previous team - maybe even something involving Jaime's dad? I don't know if that story would be considered closed. 3. Will George Cartrick (the SkySports pundit and previous AFC Richmond manager who declared that Rupert was responsible for West Ham's success), be named as West Ham's new manager? 4. Does Nate sneak into an open practice to watch Richmond train, providing the opportunity for Nate and Ted to hash it out, or at least converse? 5. I am dying for Trent's book. How do you think they will deliver it? I've said too much and I have so much more LOL. I'll put a pin in it there. Thanks for your work Appreciate ya

[@hcroussette]

My prediction for Trent's book is that its release will be shown in a "glimpse into the future" vignette like they did at the end of season 2. And it will obviously be titled "The Lasso Way"

[@chriswilson776]

@@hcroussette I actually meant to put "The Lasso Way" as well. I can see no other title. I can also see your vision too, maybe Trent's voice-over with various highlights from all three seasons. Then 😪

[@seanellio]

I just discovered your page. I don't have Apple+ so I can only watch Ted Lasso through clips. I love your reaction. So, for my very first recommendation: The scene of Rebecca seeing her young self immediately brought to mind "Mineshaft II" by Dessa. A woman being asked in a letter for forgiveness from a man who treated her badly years before. The lyrics are her talking to her younger self. I don't know if you do song reactions. But I hope you give the song a chance.

[@Thomas_Donofrio]

So apparently the super league was really something that was being considered. There’s a documentary on Apple TV about it.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

another stellar episode! ♥

[@lwebber2034]

I feel the army man stuck in the green matchbook is less about Ted, and more symbolism of Ted's SON (who gave him the bag of army men to keep him safe). It's giving Sam + a child for me.

[@wozzablog]

I will be stopping EVERYTHING when the episode 11 reaction is released

[@ShantiMaria]

Lol I am always waiting for you to release a video, after I already watched it cause you feel it as intensely as I do hahahah I kept crying this episode

[@talahar123]

Just watched the next episode, and I'm sure we'll all cry a bit all the way to the end of the season. Don't want to say show, because it's the lack of hope that kills you.

[@ewan0707]

Did you notice that the song Nate played was the same one that played during Chidi's "wave returns to the ocean" speech? 🥹

[@movienightwithjacqui]

How did I miss that??? 😱 I LOVE IT!!!

[@titanbronco1627]

This series has taught me, you can hate a character, just dont hate the actor. I've kinda always known that, but the series has hammered it home. Rubert, Edwin, and Nate (not so much now) 🤮. Anthony, Sam, and Nick ❤

[@sonofliberty1]

So sad that I only get two more Ted Lasso reaction videos from you. 😢