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Ted Lasso and the Simple Power of Being Nice
Ted Lasso, a comedic streaming series from AppleTV+, is a strange show for its time. The show itself is simple, with straightforward plotting, an uncomplicated timeline, and relatable human-sized characters dealing with relatable human-sized obstacles; which makes it a notable exception for the 2020/2021 slate. It’s strange in that the show originated as a character Jason Sudeikis created for NBC back in 2013 to sell Premier League soccer (we’re going to stick with the American spelling throughout this article to avoid confusion and out of patriotism!) to audiences unfamiliar with the sport. It’s strange in that Ted Lasso isn’t hosted by one of the dominant streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, HBOMax,…