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"Ted Lasso" | Premieres Friday, Aug. 14, on Apple TV+
Plot: Follows US American Football coach Ted Lasso heading to the UK to manage a struggling London soccer team in the top flight of English football.
Our Take: For whatever reason, the "American doofus" comedy subgenre has never been my thing. So Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso character—created for a 2013 NBC Sports ad campaign—seemed like another comedy that I was gonna let pass me by. But Apple TV+ has infused Sudeikis' character (created for a 2013 NBC Sports ad campaign) with some heart and put a framework around him that makes Lasso look as endearing as he is obnoxious. — James
Plot: Follows US American Football coach Ted Lasso heading to the UK to manage a struggling London soccer team in the top flight of English football.
Our Take: For whatever reason, the "American doofus" comedy subgenre has never been my thing. So Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso character—created for a 2013 NBC Sports ad campaign—seemed like another comedy that I was gonna let pass me by. But Apple TV+ has infused Sudeikis' character (created for a 2013 NBC Sports ad campaign) with some heart and put a framework around him that makes Lasso look as endearing as he is obnoxious. — James