S03.E12: So Long, Farewell

[Whimsy]

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AFC Richmond play their final match of the season

Original airdate 5/31. 
 

Series finale

[Capricasix]

It’s 9.03 pm EDT and it hasn’t dropped yet 😡 Hurry up!!!

[DEL901]

Just now, Capricasix said:

It’s 9.03 pm EDT and it hasn’t dropped yet 😡 Hurry up!!!

Word in the other threads is that it isn’t dropping until midnight. 

[Capricasix]

😫

[reallyjustjen]

Brendan Hunt’s tweet earlier today essentially confirmed that the finale would truly drop at 9pm Pacific, unlike in past weeks.  
 

 

Edited May 31, 2023 by reallyjustjen

[sjankis630]

Oh well. Thank you for the update. No way I am waiting up for this. 

[zapper]

So here is my take.

We all have a vision of how this is to end. I say that none of us actually watch the finale and then we can all have the show end in the way we want, the way that will be the most satisfying to each of us.

 

My personal story of satisfaction is that Ted is a spiritual guide - not without his own faults, but one that set the stage for each of the people he meets so that each of them can grow where and how they need to grow. Ted is the catalyst, unchanged himself but changing every one that he meets.

 

Somewhere between Baggar Vance and the angel that saved George Bailey. Yeah, that works for me.

[iRarelyWatchTV36]

I'm not saying there is some grand conspiracy or anything, but why would you air the entire season 3 hours earlier than 'should have', but delay the series finale for the time it 'should' start?

Weirdo Beardo, bay-beh!

Edited May 31, 2023 by iRarelyWatchTV36

[reallyjustjen]

There is some speculation that it has to do with some “official” watch parties in LA, but that hasn’t been confirmed in any official capacity. 

[iRarelyWatchTV36]

1 minute ago, reallyjustjen said:

There is some speculation that it has to do with some “official” watch parties in LA, but that hasn’t been confirmed in any official capacity. 

Makes sense.  And great for them.

... but, screws everyone else (not on the west coast, or in the PST footprint).

[reallyjustjen]

50 minutes ago, iRarelyWatchTV36 said:

Makes sense.  And great for them.

... but, screws everyone else (not on the west coast, or in the PST footprint).

I hear you, I’m an East coaster and currently debating whether to stay up til 1:30am to watch tonight or just wait til tomorrow night.  If I thought I could successfully avoid spoilers, I’d wait, but between my co-workers, my FB feed, etc, it’s very likely I won’t make it through the day tomorrow without hearing about it.  

[iRarelyWatchTV36]

16 minutes ago, reallyjustjen said:

I hear you, I’m an East coaster and currently debating whether to stay up til 1:30am to watch tonight or just wait til tomorrow night.  If I thought I could successfully avoid spoilers, I’d wait, but between my co-workers, my FB feed, etc, it’s very likely I won’t make it through the day tomorrow without hearing about it.  

That sucks.

I live in the Midwest and while I do work with people who also watch the show - and other shows, as well - we are all usually very good about not spoiling if told someone hasn't watched the newest episode yet.  I pretty much avoid all non-sports only news feeds the very best I can until I watch.   Which in this case, will be tomorrow evening. 

The person I work directly with - who LOVES the show - won't likely have watched the episode tonight yet either, so I should be good ........ aside from probably constantly thinking about what will be waiting to be seen when I watch it tomorrow evening.

Edited May 31, 2023 by iRarelyWatchTV36

[kwnyc]

I'm staying up.

[iRarelyWatchTV36]

3 minutes ago, kwnyc said:

I'm staying up.

If I didn't work tomorrow, I'd try and do the same.

I can wait.  It'll just be a long 20ish hours.

[Thalia]

Apple has every right to hold the show back until Wednesday Proper (EST, at least).  But a) they really should have made the announcement days ago.  If I'd been holding a viewing party tonight I believe I'd be channeling Roy Kent.  Fuuuuudge. 

b) if they did hold it back for so that studio execs/high rollers in LA to have a party?  It is kind of ironic that they are ignoring the fans that made it a hit during a season where the show made a point of dissing the idea of a Justice Super League because it disrespected the fans that made football a hit.  (I remember the old days when I used to watch the show by candlelight...) 

Oh well.  I'm retired.  I haven't been sleeping well this week.  Bring.  It.  On. 

[Armchair Critic]

"Morning Rebecca". "Morning Ted." 

🙃  whaaaaaaaaaat?!?!

[bourbon]

Christ, I hated that. 

Not quite a HIMYM ending, but the show has kind of been ruined for me. I won't be going back to watch episodes. 

I really loved this season and was hoping they'd stick the landing. Nope.

[Armchair Critic]

Rebecca's man was a pilot, a little too rom-com but it was cute them meeting up again.

 

[MerBearHou]

Just finished it.  Have to think about it for a bit….

[KittenPokerCheater]

Sniffle.  Happy Tears.

Sure, the ending was predictable, a couple of cop-outs but damn, this show had me at hello.

 

ETA:  I will never be able to root for Man City after this.  Never.

Edited May 31, 2023 by KittenPokerCheater

[Lady Calypso]

Well, it wasn't perfect, but it did wrap everything up.

I appreciate that they got the truth bomb out of the way immediately. There was no trick, it was pretty much what we all expected. So, getting it out of the way meant that they could have the show say goodbye properly. I mean, it makes all the sense in the world....except I do feel like Rebecca pointed out a very valid compromise by asking Ted to just have Henry and Michelle move to England. It's not like anything besides Henry was pulling him back to Kansas. But I guess the show felt like Ted needed to go home instead of stay. 

Still, some very lovely moments in the finale. I'm sure I'll miss a whole bunch of points throughout. But Ted/Rebecca had a lot of lovely moments, we got to see Richmond win their final game, even if they got second overall, and we had every character get some semblance of a happy ending. 

I had some issues with some plots (we did NOT need the Jamie vs Roy over Keeley plot, we did not need to see Beard/Jane's ending) but honestly, it was still a very solid finale. It did what it was set out to do, and it mostly got it right. 

But it does solidify the end of the show, and I will miss it.

At some point, once I process further, I'll think of my favourite moments because there WERE a few. I think there were more pros than cons for me, which is all I can ask for.

[kwnyc]

So a few weeks back, when they were in Amsterdam, I noticed they paid a lot of attention to a poster on the wall of the houseboat which looked like an antique KLM poster and I thought huh, what if hot guy is actually a pilot for KLM? Then I thought nah, they won't go there.

But I did correctly call that Willis(!) Beard would not leave. And he and Jane getting married at Stonehenge is exactly the sort of wedding I think they would plan.

I'm going to have to go back and watch it again to catch all the detail, but it seemed like Keely still hadn't chosen between Jamie and Roy.

And Sam did make the Nigerian team?

It wasn't quite clear whether Nate was an assistant coach again. But I think most of us felt in our bones that Roy Kent was going to be the next coach of Richmond.

So many lovely moments in the finale. I teared up when the team sang So Long, Farewell to Ted. It was perfect.

It was also great to watch the people outside of the stadium watching the final. I loved Doc Sharon jumping up and down on her bed. And that she is now a staff member at Richmond.

And Rebecca's decision to sell 49% of the team to the fans follows on the theme that has been there very much this season, that the team belongs to the fans. One hopes they will do better than the Green Bay Packers.

Oh, and Rupert's comeuppance was magnificent. Striding around like Darth Vader, and finally shoving his own coach to the ground. And as much of an ass as that guy has been the whole series, he refused to take out an opposing player. 

 

[braziliangirl]

I felt so good watching it. Even if this season wasn't perfect. Just made me hopeful...for something, for everyone. I'll take it. 

Too many thoughts but I have to sleep now. lol It's very late.

I was so happy with Jamie reading the book that Ted gave him (I'm actually reading The Damned and the Beautiful this month) and Roy with Dr. Sharon. 

And Nate being assistent to Will. 

And Keeley being competent. Rebecca and the fans. 

Colin and Michael. Isaac.

 Beard and Ted saying I love you. 

And Ted seeming truly happy and not only acting like he's happy. 

 

 

 

Edited May 31, 2023 by braziliangirl

[Cramps]

Sweet and imperfect finale. Much like Ted himself. Looking forward to reading everyone’s feedback on stuff I probably missed. 
 

a few smaller notes:

-Cat Stevens for Ted Lasso. You know those writers have to love Harold & Maude.

- I wish we’d heard a bit of Trent’s book as narration at the end. 
 

-I don’t think you can bring snow globes on planes because of the liquid. 

A girls football team! Maybe Roy’s niece will play for them some day! 

Edited May 31, 2023 by Cramps

[BUGGAL]

Father and Son is one of my favorite songs of all time so I always love a chance to hear it.

[Girl in a Cardigan]

"Chris, do you mind if I cry?"

This episode felt a bit like a Stefan sketch - it really had everything and I didn't hate it even a little. After such an uneven season, I was on the edge of my seat till nearly the last and I'm happy I was along for the journey.

Nate coming back as a kitman was NOT what I was expecting, but I'm happy to have him reprise that role for one game before becoming a coach. So many callbacks in the Judge McAdoo scene that I can't list them all, but trust me, I was squealing! And special shoutout to my love, Jamie Tartt for his 180 by putting EXTRA money in the box instead of being too good for the collection box when we met him.

Though I'm sure some people will be upset, THANK YOU for not having Rebecca and Ted end up together in the last episode. There was enough bait to keep the shippers happy for a long while for sure, but it wouldn't have been organic IMO and I'm happy to have them just be besties. (Though I really hope Ted doesn't get back together with his wife - and I'm happy to see that she did manage to dump the shady marriage counselor.) Didn't necessarily need Rebecca's re-meet cute with her Dutch fella, but very excited for her future nonetheless.

I will need to re-watch the Sound of Music flashmob performance again because I was screaming during all of it because it was SO PERFECT! Having Dani be Gretl was inspired and I absolutely died when the whole crowd of fans and players lost their minds after Ted loved it. Was that Will who ripped his shirt off and ran??

I did NOT love Roy and Jamie being dicks to each other at the bar, but I did love Keeley serving it back to them that she's not a prize to be won. Excellent deployment of a Kelly Taylor, "I choose me." Of course, as an OT3 fan, there's an easy solution to the problem and they should just all make out. I still say that's what's happening in Ted's dream flash-forward. (Also shoutout to ROY IN THERAPY with Dr. Sharon!) Plus Roy is now an official Diamond Dog! I hope Trent gets to keep attending meetings even with the book out!

Has Rupert (or Anthony Head) always limped and I never noticed or was that telegraphing something? (Apologies if so as I don't mean to pick on the actor, but it just was very noticeable to me in this episode.) Incredible callback to a man in black striding on the field, but this time, he's a villain. Can't believe GEORGE is the better person here, but glad to have one person remain unredeemed in this universe!

The game was INCREDIBLE! Normally, I'm like the Marriage Counselor Fuckhead because I find soccer incredibly boring, but I really was on the edge of my seat for this match. Dr. Sharon and I were much alike in our watching, actually. Adore Isaac getting his first penalty ever and sending it through the net! COLIN GOT TO KISS HIS FELLA! Lasso did his dance in the middle of his team! And after all that, they didn't win the League, but it doesn't even matter because the boys kept pieces of the Believe sign to put back together before the last game of the season and now I'M SOBBING! Love this himbos always and forever!

So excited Mae's got team shares and the Pub Trio have got one too!

Ted's dream was lovely and reminded me of the end of Enchanted or any 80s movie worth its salt. Beard's wild wedding with his toxic, pregnant girlfriend is so on brand - with Roy as Best Man (where is TED in that little flashforward!). Keeley and Rebecca start a women's side! It's now KBPR! Roy's the gaffer! Sam does get to be in the Nigerian team! OMG - just everything! Everyone's okay and lovely!

It wasn't the best series finale I've ever seen, but it was very good. Everyone's okay and lovely and we're leaving them better than we found them, which is really all we can ask for in life. I’m sure I’ll have more thoughts in the days and weeks to come, but I can go to bed happy with a heart full of AFC Richmond. There really is no place like it.

[Blakeston]

I had my issues with the season, but I really enjoyed this. I teared up when the fans came pouring onto the field and Colin got to kiss his partner in public. 

A few quibbles:

- They should have made it clear that Michelle dumped Dr. Jacob after he expressed zero interest in something that mattered so much to her and her son (and, you know, because he's a predator).

- I'm not sure how I feel about Beard's abusive relationship with Jane being portrayed as cute.

- Dani bought Van Damme a mask, so it doesn't matter that he's a psychopath! Sure.

Barbara's joy at the sight of blood was a wonder to behold, though. I wish we'd have seen less of Jack and more of her!

[funnygirl]

That little shit Nate gets what he wants: his hostess (Jade) and his job at Richmond back.

Who were the couple they focused on at Beard's wedding - a big beefy bald guy holding a baby with a red headed woman?

No Roy and Keeley, who broke up for no reason in the first place. 

And no Ted and Rebecca. Look, regardless of what side you were on with them (friends vs lovers), you can't deny that the show intentionally set the bait with lots of rom-communism scenarios throughout the series. People weren't championing them without cause and out of thin air. 

Then Rebecca ending up with the Boat/Flying Dutchman - who just so happened to be at the airport in his pilot's uniform with his daughter - is so lazy and unearned. He's so unimportant that he remains nameless. 

Happy to see Dr. Sharon back with the team, and Barbara partner with Keeley for KBPR. A Richmond woman's league is brilliant. And I'm happy Colin got his celebratory kiss with his fella. 

Edited May 31, 2023 by funnygirl
KeelEy

[MerBearStare]

Really enjoyed this (series?) finale. I liked that some things were left open-ended, like Keeley/Roy/Jaime and Rebecca and her Dutch dilf. Liked the fake out with Ted and Rebecca at the beginning because I thought some of the fan theories about them were ridiculous. I'm really glad Beard stayed in England instead of following Ted back to the US. And I loved his The Darkness crop top. And KBPR! I second whoever said we should have seen more Barbara this season and just gotten rid of Jack.

This season was pretty hit or miss, but I think the writers stuck the landing. It kind of reminded me of the finale of Freaks and Geeks where it's a happy ending without seeming unrealistic and without even really seeming like an ending (in Freaks and Geeks case, I don't think they knew it was the series finale and here, they might be setting up, if not a season without Ted, a spin-off, maybe called The Greyhounds). 

[twoods]

I’m going to miss this show and all the wonderful characters we fell in love with the past three seasons. Everything that I fell in love with was showcased in this episode. The players singing “So Long, Farewell” was perfect; Ted and Rebecca talking in the stadium and airport; Roy and the Diamond Dogs; Jamie and Roy fighting over Keely. The video the coaches showed the players made me cry like they did. Then I lost it when they all pulled pieces of the Believe sign out of their lockers and clothes. It was all perfect.

Nate and Ted were great as well. I wish this scene was two episodes ago before they contemplated him coming back to the team, but I felt his apology was honest.

I do wish that Roy and Keely got their happy ending, but whatever. 

[pennben]

Rebecca!!!  Selling 49% to fans!!!!!  Keely & Rebecca, Richmond Women's Team!!!!  BRAVO!!

Rebecca & Boat Guy (and daughter) from Amsterdam!!!  Our romcom ending.

Roy & Jamie deciding to "let" Keeley make her own choice!!!  Well deserved door shutting on their dumb asses!

Roy!!!! New Manager!! Seeing Dr. Sharon, a permanent fixture now at club (and big fan)!!!!!

Beard staying for Jane! Perfect.

Sam! Made the national team!

Happy for Ted going home. Happy for him & Henry. And I guess Michelle? 

Too much painting bad guys bad....Rupert, black sails in the wind.  Of course, Dr. Jake not liking soccer.

And, Nate, oh Nate, I'm sorry the writers made your downfall so bad, sorry they didn't correct the resurrection...if it had only been the sign, I could see him back.  It was so much more, and not addressed, honestly, any work at all happening on screen.  I'm pretty sure if I rewatch again, he will always stick out like a sore thumb back with the team.  The writers blew it.  The actor was great with what he was given.

Huh.  So, so, so much good in this show, near perfect first season, maybe a few hiccups second season, so many frustrations this season, but wow, so, so many knock it out of the park moments and episodes throughout.

All in all, a good, sometimes great, watch.

Now to see if Apple thinks they can monetize a fourth season out of Richmond AFC......

 

Edited May 31, 2023 by pennben

[dmeets]

Thank goodness Roy got the manager job and not Nate. It was bad enough that Nate only apologized to Ted about the sign (which the entire team already forgave without an apology), and not for leaking the panic attacks to the press and his subsequent public mocking any chance he got. And Nate never did find out the truth about the photograph. But whatever. The writers say he is fully redeemed, so that’s that. Shame on me for not getting on board an month ago.

At least Dani finally apologized to Van Damme Zorro, instead of continuing to grin and pretend nothing ever happened. But apparently the old mask had better mojo.

Well we got a throuple in the end, just not the one some were hoping for, lol. That was so very very dumb of Roy and Jamie. “Oh, you mean I get to decide who to be with?” They deserved the door slammed in their face. But at least Roy’s finally getting into therapy (with Dr. Sharon, back at Richmond!) so there’s still hope for the Roy/Keeley fans.

Even though it was telegraphed a mile away once we saw the return of his boyfriend picking up tickets, I’m glad Colin got his kiss.

So much for the human side of Rupert that was teased a couple weeks ago. Basically trying to put a hit out on a player, assaulting your new coach, sporting an evil cape/coat. Not sure I buy that the relationship scandal would do him in at West Ham, but he sure did dig his own grave.

Not sure why Apple+ had been so coy about whether this was indeed a series finale. Everyone besides Ted staying put at AFC Richmond with a happy ending seems to confirm this being it for the show, as opposed to continuing the show slightly retooled. If they do decide on a spinoff, it’d probably be centered around the new AFC RIchmond Women’s Team.

[HelloooKitty]

Question- how many times can the Ted Lasso finale make me cry?

 

Answer- many. The answer is many times. Many many many times. 

[PWHCHCH]

1 hour ago, funnygirl said:

.

Who were the couple they focused on at Beard's wedding - a big beefy bald guy holding a baby with a red headed woman?

 

The guy who chased Beard in season 2 Beard After Dark episode or what ever it was called. Super obscure to bring him back. 

[hacman00]

Absolutely needed this after the Succession Finale...

[Schweedie]

I cried many many times and there were things I loved, but overall think I... didn't really like it. Which bothers me, because there WERE so many great things:

The Richmond players crying before kickoff.

Rebecca selling part of the club to fans.

Nate coming back as "assistant kit man", at least to begin with. Nice touch with Jamie putting in extra money this time instead of a piece of gum like he did the last time Nate went around the room with a box.

Jamie reading The Beautiful and Damned. I cried.

The decoy play and "I WANT THE BALL PLEASE"

Keeley proposing a women's team.

Roy opening up to the Diamond Dogs and actually going to therapy.

Sharon being back at Richmond.

Rebecca's happy ending. I know some think Dutch guy was unnecessary, but I loved their chemistry and I hoped he'd show up again.

But for some reason the Keeley/Roy/Jamie thing ruined so much of it for me. Why did they end one episode with it looking like Keeley and Roy were back together only to walk it all the way back? I don't get it. And I was so happy when Roy said "Hey, Jamie" instead of "OI, TARTT!" (progress!) and asked him to go out and grab a beer, like friends do, and then it turned out it was just all an excuse for him to tell Jamie to back off with Keeley. That's just not fucking on. (ETA - and it coming after his whole spiel about being proud of Jamie, like he was buttering Jamie up, makes it even worse for me - it's feels manipulative and almost cruel, and that's nor Roy.) And Jamie telling Roy that video was for him? That's not your information to share, you twat. I absolutely hate that they left this bloody triangle unresolved, and I hate that they made it into a triangle to begin with.

And I just really, really wanted a moment with Ted and Jamie. Jamie thanking Ted for giving him his second chance the year before to turn everything around, and Ted telling Jamie he's proud of him. I wanted more than that little nod in the dressing room.

I hate that Richmond came in second, even though it was completely realistic. I'm just glad we didn't get to see the part where that news came through. I HATED Jamie's montage moment being reconnecting with his abusive dad. And I hated that it seemed so unclear if that montage was actually things that would happen, or just Ted dreaming.

Edited May 31, 2023 by Schweedie

[debraran]

I had the Cat Stevens CD for so long, Father and Son was a fav for sure. That made me tear up.

I never liked Keely this season so the 2 of them coming to her home wasn't funny to me, it was too dumb. Sometimes 2 grown men doing something like fighting and then asking a girl to pick one of them is a bit too silly to be funny but maybe fans were laughing. Move on guys and Keely.

I loved the Rebecca talk and how silent Ted was, he wasn't going to pretend. Uprooting his son is one thing not to be done lightly but Michelle has family and friends (even if we don't like her). Can't blame Rebecca for trying though. Not mentioned in words, but no reason Ted can't visit one day and bring his son to see the guys.

I wouldn't have minded a corny ending with win but glad they were realistic.  Beard thing was a bit silly but classic Beard.

 I did like the montage and yes snow globes usually aren't allowed unless they are very small and in plastic bag but hey, I can suspend reality since it was a cool gift.

Do we just assume Michelle left the creep? He was in room when she was cheering but of course off to the side and then he comes home? Did I miss something?

Edited May 31, 2023 by debraran

[EtheltoTillie]

I think Michelle left the creep but I’m not sure she is back with Ted. They are just parenting well together, shown by their interactions at the kids’ soccer game. More interactions with Henry than with each other. 
 

The fortune came true:  Rebecca became “mother” to the little girl and mother to the team (“matriarch”/“soccer mom”).  So she realized she couldn’t sell the whole team. 

Edited May 31, 2023 by EtheltoTillie

[Lady Calypso]

I will say, one of my favourite moments in the finale:

After the team performed So Long, Farewell to Ted, there's a shot of Trent just whipping his sweater around wildly. It was just such an unexpected moment to see, I cried laughing at it. 

[DEL901]

I didn’t cry all the way through the show, but….

So many thoughts… yes, Roy and Jamie were childish to each other and to Keeley, but I’m glad she threw them both out.  She has probably been with a man all he life and now is the time for her. 

I’m good with the Dutch guy’s return. Sure it was corny, but romcommunisn has always been a theme of the show.

Nate came back in a humbler role than he started.  I agree he will probably be a coach next season, but the humility shows his sincerity.  

Rupert… loved the calls of Wanker as he walked out.  

The song had me crying 

The Diamond Dogs…and Roy talking about how he has tried to change…he probably really isn’t ready for a relationship until he works more on himself.  

Enjoyed Ted doing the dance. 

Have they been planning Zorro since they named the goal keeper even before the show started?

I have to admit the fake out at the beginning had me fooled.  

And of course Rebecca bought a first class ticket just to say good bye to Ted. 

Glad Colin could kiss his fella and that they didn’t win quite all.  

There is talk of a spin off ,but I don’t know if they could capture the magic again with the creative team going in different directions.  

[EtheltoTillie]

1 minute ago, DEL901 said:

Enjoyed Ted doing the dance. 

And of course Rebecca bought a first class ticket just to say good bye to Ted. 

 

Ted's dance:  isn't that the same dance he did on SNL in the What Up With That skit?

Rebecca's ticket:  That type of ticket would actually be refundable--no?  Or do you have to cancel before the flight takes off?  Maybe she just bought a first class ticket to a local flight but it would still get her through security.  Oh, well, still a funny bit.

Wow, those football teams are worth a lot of money!

I loved the Sound of Music song.  This was a setup from the Julie Andrews film discussion a few episodes back. 

Roy Kent's niece was playing with the new little girl at the party.

[reallyjustjen]

40 minutes ago, Lady Calypso said:

I will say, one of my favourite moments in the finale:

After the team performed So Long, Farewell to Ted, there's a shot of Trent just whipping his sweater around wildly. It was just such an unexpected moment to see, I cried laughing at it. 

The little moments in that scene were perfection—I loved Roy singing along and Trent’s legs tapping to the music.  And the look on Ted’s face when he realized what was happening. 

[Turtle Wexler]

I didn’t love the finale, but I didn’t hate it, either. I didn’t like that Beard and Jane’s relationship being toxic was dropped. (I also thought it was weird that Ted wasn’t at the wedding.) 

I’m glad that Keeley and Barbara are working together. (I’m assuming that a women’s football team is the/a potential spinoff? I’d watch if it were well done.) 

I loved seeing Dr. Sharon again and that she’s working with the team. Seeing the Ussie guy again was fun, too.

[Zaffy]

This was the most "Ted Lasso" episode of a season that wasn't!
I quite enjoyed it, of course I did expect everything to get resolved nicely, so there were not surprises here.

I am not sure I will ever re-watch season 3, apart from this finale. MVP of the season: Jamie with Barbara coming close.

Overall that was a wonderful "feeling good" series, even if it overdid it sometimes and there were moments that was dangerously  close to treat some characters as caricatures (like Coach Beard was.. sorry but at the end he was just a caricature).

Best episode of the series, the Christmas one, a classic one!

p.s.
Was I the only one that when Rupert was walking wearing that black trenchcoat I  expected to listen the Darth Vader theme?

[DEL901]

#1 moment  West Ham scores the go ahead goal and Ted just laughs and says Offside.   He has learned the rules of football.  

[ybrik]

I am sort of mixed about the finale. I didn’t mind the ends for most except for Ted. That’s why I hope if there is a new season or spinoff he is part of it. I think the show set up a great way to continue with Ted and some of the other characters which is to have Rebecca have her women’s football team in the US with Ted coaching it.

[AD55]

I didn't love the finale, but I didn't hate it either. I need to watch it again to sort out my feelings about it. My heart hurt when Roy asked "How do you know if a girl likes you?" My biggest disappointment is Roy and Keeley not getting together. I understand the rationale, but it didn't work for me.

James Lance is the guest on Films to Be Buried With this week. I listened to it while I was walking my dog. He did not disappoint.

[Capricasix]

8 hours ago, Armchair Critic said:

Rebecca's man was a pilot, a little too rom-com but it was cute them meeting up again.

 

I did a quiet “squee” (other people sleeping in my house 😄) when he appeared 😄

8 hours ago, kwnyc said:

So a few weeks back, when they were in Amsterdam, I noticed they paid a lot of attention to a poster on the wall of the houseboat which looked like an antique KLM poster and I thought huh, what if hot guy is actually a pilot for KLM? Then I thought nah, they won't go there.

 

I remember seeing the KLM poster, but it didn’t occur to me that he might be a pilot. Well done! And his name is revealed in the end credits to be Matthijs.

[SHD]

Such a dumb throwaway thing that made me laugh: When the “ussie” guy said “Wicked!” and Ted replied “Kinky Boots” - responding to one title of a Broadway musical with another. 

Ted’s only note for Trent - change the title. “It’s not about me. It never was.” The show was always about Ted’s ability to effect change in those around him. Which is why I never minded the episodes where Ted was not the focus. We were always seeing his influence, even if he wasn’t present.

[Schweedie]

I think what annoys me most is that a lot of what came up in the finale is stuff I would've liked to actually *see*. I would love to see Richmond in the Champions League - I mean, they'll get their arses kicked, but I'd still like to see it. I want to see Sharon working at Richmond, and Roy actually getting HELP with working on himself instead of just battling on his own. I want to see how Sam beats Edwin Akufo's influence and makes the Nigeria national team in spite of everything. I would LOVE to see them work on setting up a women's Richmond team. This season spent so much time on things and characters that didn't matter or that maybe mattered to the showrunners and writers but many of us didn't care about, and then they throw in all of these "here are some great things that could happen but you don't get to see it because buh-bye" right at the end.

1 hour ago, DEL901 said:

#1 moment  West Ham scores the go ahead goal and Ted just laughs and says Offside.   He has learned the rules of football.  

This was a really great moment.