Ted Lasso: one of the most charismatic series of recent times

MADAM?
MADAM?
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN TED LASSO?

Yes, if you bump into me in the hallway at CNN or anywhere else, chances are I’m going to ask you that question. But far be it from me to sell you anything – I just want some of your attention to share what is probably one of the best and most charismatic series of recent times.

And, before you think this is just my opinion, pay attention to the numbers: Ted Lasso has already won 11 Emmy trophies, including “best comedy series” for two consecutive years, and 2 Golden Globes – in addition to having more than 90 % approval on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a traditional review platform and one of the main thermometers in this universe. That is, if there are so many awards and so many people saying it’s good… you need to stop what you’re doing right now to read this text. I swear it’s quick.

First of all: the story. Ted Lasso is a drama/comedy series that takes its name from the protagonist, an American football coach who goes to England to coach a football team. But not the American football he is used to, but “soccer” – which we know well here in Brazil. That is, sports with the same names, but with completely different rules and techniques. From then on, we follow his challenges in the new country, with the new team.

Okay, so it’s a series about football? No. The game score is just a detail. That’s where the genius and greatness of a series with such a simple story comes in. Ted Lasso can be about many things at the same time: mental health, relationships, leadership, machismo, friendship, competition… but, in my view, it’s essentially a series about hope. About believing.

But don’t do it in a boring and corny way of someone who wakes up at 6 am smiling and saying that the world is wonderful. Quite the contrary: the idea is not to preach blind optimism, but the optimism of those who have problems and still choose to believe.

This is the “Lasso” way of captivating and leading a team – and it is impossible to watch and not think about how we are living on this side of the screen. In our problems, in our commitments, in our relationships… you want to be a better person when the episode is over. Serious.

Better for you and for those on your side. And that’s why I spread the word Ted Lasso all over the place. For also believing that she can do good for those who watch. Because at the end of the day, all we need is a good story with a happy ending.