NFT: Ted Lasso - yikes

yes. I thought it was funny but seems to be the in thing to hate on it on the internet. Are you not happy with a fake dog being killed? that seemed to be what everyone was up in arms about

The fake dog being killed was not an issue for me. What's an issue for me was that it was not funny at all. Not that scene, or any other scene. I thought the writing was bad.

In comment 15317834 Pete in VA said:

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The fake dog being killed was not an issue for me. What's an issue for me was that it was not funny at all. Not that scene, or any other scene. I thought the writing was bad.

oh, well I guess we all have different tastes

didnt feel all that different then the first season humor wise. Havent watched episode 2 yet today though.

that was enough for me. It's not funny.

but the first season was great TV to me.

but rarely found it laugh-out-loud funny. I just really liked the characters and their relationships, thought it was a good story, well told. The Diamond Dogs, the friendship between the women... Somehow they took this cartoony premise and found real warmth and humanity in it.

it is well written tv show with some laugh out loud moments.

Great story and great characters.

either a love it or hate it type show. That said, I've loved it so far.

I absolutely love this show and everyone I know is obsessed with it. Didn’t it win a bunch of awards? This show is great. At least, IMO.

Was fantastic. My spirit animal is a mix of Ron Swanson and Roy Kent.

was running out so I gave Season 1 a go a couple of days ago and ended up binging all 10 episodes. Yup, great show. So well written and acted. Not enough to get me to re-up for season 2 though..lol. I've got enough subscriptions and Apple needs more content.

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was running out so I gave Season 1 a go a couple of days ago and ended up binging all 10 episodes. Yup, great show. So well written and acted. Not enough to get me to re-up for season 2 though..lol. I've got enough subscriptions and Apple needs more content.

Apple has some good shows - Morning Show, Mythic Quest, Schmigadoon, Ted Lasso. But I agree that they need more content.

In comment 15318166 CooperDash said:

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In comment 15318154 bluepepper said: Quote: was running out so I gave Season 1 a go a couple of days ago and ended up binging all 10 episodes. Yup, great show. So well written and acted. Not enough to get me to re-up for season 2 though..lol. I've got enough subscriptions and Apple needs more content. Apple has some good shows - Morning Show, Mythic Quest, Schmigadoon, Ted Lasso. But I agree that they need more content.

I'd add Defending Jacob and Home Before Dark to that list although I might be the only one

and Apple TV is in its infancy, the content will grow. It’s $5 anyway, it’s essentially free.

For All Mankind is one of the best shows in years too, by the way.

In comment 15317834 Pete in VA said:

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The fake dog being killed was not an issue for me. What's an issue for me was that it was not funny at all. Not that scene, or any other scene. I thought the writing was bad.

I do feel like it's lost some of its charm. The jokes aren't really landing or seem to be forced. But it's early yet. Sure, there hasn't been a scene remotely as enjoyable as the first season's dart scene, but the first 4 episodes of last season didn't contain any either.

after they heard the buzz and now aren’t watching in the same format. Most genres but especially comedies have a different perception when watching 1 per week - if there’s a lackluster episode it feels like more of a miss than it is because you are left waiting for a week.

They need to fill somehow. The tension on whether Ted will succeed or fail - the idea that the owner is keeping secrets from him. The Jamie Tartt character who is battling against him.
So I thought EP 1 was pretty good - but missing that underlying drama/humor. EP 2 was better and we're off the races.
On a side note would have loved to binge S2, Ive become a huge fan of watching TV that way instead of weekly.

curious were they are going with the plot to build some drama. Unless they want to go to a straight comedy, which I honestly thought it was going to be last year with Sudeikas.

Apple is really crushing it and I like their model of making good quality shows with broad appeal. For All Mankind wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's hard to argue the quality isn't there. I think I've watched and liked about a 1/3rd of their catalogue.

Big Asimov fan and always wanted to see a Foundation series on HBO (becuase its going to be awfully hard to bring to screen and why it hasn't yet) but its certainly in good hands with Apple.

In comment 15318183 UConn4523 said:

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and Apple TV is in its infancy, the content will grow. It’s $5 anyway, it’s essentially free. For All Mankind is one of the best shows in years too, by the way.

Dammit, I decided to watch For All Mankind, yeah my Saturday is blown binging on this

In comment 15318444 montanagiant said:

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In comment 15318183 UConn4523 said: Quote: and Apple TV is in its infancy, the content will grow. It’s $5 anyway, it’s essentially free. For All Mankind is one of the best shows in years too, by the way. Dammit, I decided to watch For All Mankind, yeah my Saturday is blown binging on this

It’s a remarkable show and I can’t believe it hasn’t gotten more buzz. Absolutely nails the time period and the cast + writing is great.