Jason Sudeikis Openly Responds to Criticism of Ted Lasso Season 3

Jason Sudeikis addresses criticism of Ted Lasso season 3. After Apple TV+ seasons 1 and 2 received acclaim, Ted Lasso season three provoked a more mixed response. Common criticisms included issues raised with increasing episode lengths, how Keeley Jones’ (Juno Temple) arc was handled, Nathan Shelley’s (Nick Mohammed) arguably rushed redemption, and the main cast becoming too scattered across the narrative. There was also criticism about how certain characters’ stories ended in Ted Lasso season 3 finale.

In the new book Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Made Its Way into Our Hearts by Jeremy Egner (via TV line), Sudeikis has openly expressed his distaste for Season 3’s criticism. He emphasized that this reaction is rooted in viewers choosing to judge rather than be curious, which is the opposite of a mantra Ted has on the series. Sudeikis also explains how critics ignore the ending’s themes. Check out their comments below:

Much like live theater, the show, especially season 3, asked the audience to be active participants. Some people want to do this, others don’t. Some people want to judge – they don’t want to be curious.

I will never understand people who continue to talk about something so blatantly that, in my opinion, they clearly don’t understand. And God bless them for it; It’s not their fault. They have no imagination and are not open to the experience of what it is like to have one.

Everyone is in better shape than when they started. Like a good Boy Scout on a camping trip, we leave the place better than we found it. And if you don’t see that on that show, then I don’t know what show you’re watching.

What this means for Ted Lasso

Criticism isn’t shaping Ted Lasso’s past or future

For Sudeikis, the Ted Lasso season 3’s criticisms don’t affect his relationship with the series or its legacy. He sees the backlash as a blatant misunderstanding of the Apple TV+ series and the lessons it teaches, including a rejection of one of Ted’s most important teachings. Sudeikis has made it clear in the past that he intended the series to run for three seasons and that he and his creative collaborators completed the story they set out to tell, and his most recent comments highlight that the criticism hasn’t changed his stance on this. .

At the same time, ongoing discussions and widespread enthusiasm about Ted Lasso The events of season 4 indicate that the majority of the public remains more curious than critical about the series’ continuation. In addition to a direct continuation, the series finale also provided the setup for potential spinoffs, including one after Keeley and Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) start an AFC Richmond women’s team. Sudeikis is satisfied with the story he told, but an expansion of the series is still possibleespecially with Apple TV+’s interest in seeing the success continue.

He deserves to be defensive about the program

Although Ted Lasso Season 3 isn’t as strong as Seasons 1 and 2, but it still provided a pretty satisfying ending. Sudeikis has every right to be proud of what he and his team have accomplished and be defensive of it. Ted LassoThe cast of characters made a lasting impression, and as Sudeikis explained, everyone ended the series in a better place than where they started. There are certain elements Ted LassoFinal season that could have been handled better, but the character development and themes ended in a very satisfying way.

Source: Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Made Its Way into Our Hearts (through TV line)