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Ted Lasso
March 20, 2023
Alex Shephard
How
Ted Lasso
Took Over the World of Sports Documentaries
A growing array of shows hype up the feel-good drama of modern sports—while tuning out the controversy.
March 15, 2023
Phillip Maciak
Ted Lasso
Just Can’t Win
At the start of its third season, the show’s plucky underdog premise is wearing thin.
July 26, 2021
Alex Shephard
Do We Still Need
Ted Lasso
’s Relentless American Positivity?
The Apple TV series’ debut season provided simple comfort during dark times in 2020. But the honeymoon is over for the second season.
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