Fannish Fifty #16: Ted Lasso and embracing what it means to be human

I've seen both professional critics and fans laying into the recent season of Ted Lasso for being 1) not focusing on football and 2) providing storylines and depth to too many characters. That's certainly one way of looking at the show, but I've never been on the Ted Lasso journey for the football. For me it's always been about delving into characters, their flaws, their strengths, their insecurities, and the value of friends and community.

Being human means we make mistakes, and sometimes realize what a jerk we've been. Being human means sometimes being cruel or having people be cruel to us. But being human also means making contacts and relationships with other people, people who can help us weather the tough times, celebrate the good times, and become the best person we can.  These are the things that make me love Ted Lasso and all the wonderful, flawed characters in the show.