Like many of you, I took in what is believed to be the final episode of Ted Lasso. More on that in a moment, but first I must forewarn you, this piece does include a few mild spoilers.
From the outset of this Apple TV+ presentation, we learn that Ted is a misfit as a head coach of a fictional Premier League futbol club, AFC Richmond. Lasso’s futbol acumen is vastly underwhelming and his understanding of the beautiful game is far short of that of his contemporaries. Yet he manages to not just get by, but to also be successful despite the odds stacked against him, because he harbors a rare blend of humility and compassion.