Why Ted Lasso Season 3 Is The Last One
Ted Lasso season 3 is set to be the acclaimed comedy series' last season, much to the surprise of many viewers. Most successful comedy series have incredibly long runs, so the decision to end the wildly popular Ted Lasso after season 3 is shocking. However, the reasoning behind ending Ted Lasso doesn't have anything to do with ratings or budgets — it actually has to do with the story.
Jason Sudekis stars as loveable American football coach Ted Lasso as he is transferred to AFC Richmond, a fictional English Premier League soccer team. Season 1 is a relatively simple story, following league owner Rebecca Welton as she intentionally tries to tarnish Richmond's reputation by hiring Ted Lasso. However, after Ted shows his coaching skills and love for the team, Rebecca realizes the error of her ways and attempts to turn the ship around. Ted Lasso season 2 picks up after Richmond is demoted from the Premier League, with Ted and the team attempting to fight their way back to the top. Although season 1 has its emotional moments, season 2 tells a much more complex story, digging into Ted Lasso's anxiety and the mental health of those around him. With season 2 ending with a major betrayal, Ted Lasso season 3 will likely be more dramatic than ever.
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Roy Kent actor Brett Goldstein has unveiled that Ted Lasso season 3 is being written as the series finale. This revelation is surprising to many, as the end of season 2 set up several plotlines that will probably take a while to resolve. As it turns out, though, three seasons has always been the plan for Ted Lasso. When Jason Sudekis and showrunner Bill Lawrence originally pitched the series, they only
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