Ted Lasso Season 2 Review

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A Ted in Big Trouble

Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, is undergoing panic attacks from time to time. His divorce hits him pretty hard and he has unresolved issues to deal with even from his childhood. Ted struggles to admit that he indeed needs help.

Ted Lasso in Season 2 — Ted suffers a nasty panic attack while the team is out celebrating and realizes that all is not well in terms of his mental health. Source: Apple TV+

Luckily, AFC Richmond has now hired a sports psychologist after Dani accidentally hit and killed the team’s mascot dog, Earl the Greyhound. The shrink helps Dani deal with the guilt and offers to help Ted deal with his panic attacks.

Keeley and Roy

Roy Kent, played by Brett Goldstein, and Keeley Jones, played by Juno Temple, step up their acquaintance and get into a relationship. The two navigate their romance and Keeley challenges Roy to express himself more and show vulnerability. Despite it being very tough for a strongman like him, he slowly but surely opens up to her, and the two blossom in love.

Jamie Tartt

Jamie Tartt, played by Phil Dunster, was the one who put the final nail in the coffin for AFC Richmond’s relegation while he was playing for Manchester City. He scored a goal for City and ensured that his former team Richmond was sure to be relegated.

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Jamie on the show Lust Conquers All in Ted Lasso Season 2 — Jamie ditches Man City for a TV show ‘Lust Conquers All’ only to be eliminated from the show and left without a club to play for. Source: Apple TV+

Jamie, it appears, has an intolerable father, and proving that he is better than him may have a lot with what he does. He ditches Man City for a TV show ‘Lust Conquers All’ only to be dropped out of the show and have no club to play for.

Rebecca’s Self-Discovery

Team owner Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham, is going through a hard time as ever, coping with her divorce from former team owner Rupert Mannion, played by Anthony Head. She does all she can to try and move on and slowly but surely, goes on the journey of finding love. She finds an eligible gentleman but her new best friend Keeley and her boyfriend Roy think she can do better. Rupert by now has moved on, married a younger woman and they are expecting a baby, something he’d told Rebecca he doesn’t want.

Rebecca and Keeley in Ted Lasson Sn 2 — Rebecca is slowly but surely getting over her divorce, thanks partly to her new friendship with Keeley. Source: Apple TV+

Coach Beard and Jane

Coach Beard, on his part, is madly in love with a woman by the name of Jane. His colleagues are skeptical, however, wondering if Jane is the best person for him. Coach Beard, played by Brendan Hunt, and Jane have this weird on-and-off relationship that sometimes seems very hurtful to him. The rollercoaster of it all is something Beard is wary of but he is madly in love with Jane, and they eventually find a way to meet in the middle.

Nate, The Wonder Kid

Newly promoted assistant coach Nate is continually showing his coaching prowess on the pitch. He makes a crucial decision that gives AFC Richmond an advantage in one of their big games and earns himself the nickname ‘Wonder Kid’ after mispronouncing wunderkind.

Nate with AFC Richmond's players in Ted Lasso Season 2 — Nate is a great assistant coach but develops a dangerous greed for power. Source: Apple TV+

Nate is, however, sucked into fame and develops a hunger for being the top manager, so much so that he is willing to sabotage Ted. In the end, Nate, played by Nick Mohammed, leaves Richmond.

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Rupert Acquires West Ham

As Season 2 of Ted Lasso is coming to an end, Rupert gives his share of Richmond to Rebecca after he buys another club, West Ham. Rupert then hires Nate as West Ham’s head coach. The two definitely seek revenge against AFC Richmond for ditching them but may just be in for a rude shock.

Ted Binging on Help

Eventually, Ted Lasso gets around to talking with the club’s new shrink, Dr. Sharon Fieldstone, played by Sarah Niles. The two slowly form a friendship and Ted is able to reveal to her why he is so broken. Despite not being a fan of therapy, Ted opens up, as does the Doc, and the two help one another become better people.

Ted and the team's psychologist Dr. Sharon Fieldstone — Ted comes around and agrees to seek help from the team’s psychologist. Source: Apple TV+

Our Rating

Immensely hilarious, Ted Lasso Season 2 continues the wonderful story of Ted coaching a soccer team in a foreign country. Season 2 is more personal, and deals with mental health and openness but still retains its very funny nature. We loved the show very much and we give it an 8.5/10. Be sure to watch it and enjoy!