Opinion America Is Waking Up From a DreamWhen “Ted Lasso” premiered in 2020, it was supposed to rehab masculinity’s brand.
“Ted Lasso” asked us to believe that we could rehabilitate American masculinity without rehabilitating the strictures of gender.
“Ted Lasso” premiered near the aftermath of Trump’s presidency, with Covid still roaring.
Ted asked Rebecca to hire a private detective to spy on his estranged wife and her new boyfriend.
The “Ted Lasso” finale is satisfying fan service about the power of friendship, but altogether the uneven third season teaches us a more important lesson.
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