23. Ted Lasso
Warm. Hopeful. Wholesome. Comforting. Ted Lasso is the television equivalent of a warm bath.
Jason Sudeikis and his team have taken a fairly one-note commercial for the Premier League and developed it into Apple TV+’s first smash hit. It’s a charming sports show that isn’t at all about sports. Ted Lasso (the show and the character) is unrelenting in its kindness, and its lack of cynicism is genuinely refreshing. There are still lessons to be learned and challenges to overcome, but even when things get low everything still carries an inherent niceness that is quite appealing.
(If you’re looking for a show with a similar tone give Joe Pera Talks With You a try).
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