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This is LITERALLY epic story writing... here's why "Beard After Hours" is an homage to the 80s film "After Hours" by Martin Scorcese, "After Hours" borrows heavily from the chapter called "Circe" from James Joyce's novel "Ulysses", "Ulysses" was a 20th-century reimaging of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" (Ulysses is the Roman name for Odysseus).

This has probably been said somewhere, but this was a bonus episode. They already had season 2 finished and Apple request 2 additional episodes. So they added this one and the Christmas episode

"This is all too weird" this is just an average tuesday for Beard.

The alias Beard uses, Declan McManus, is the real name of Elvis Costello.

A good, stand-alone, filler episode that shows a glimpse of a night in Beard's life.

The actor that plays Beard is an Arsenal supporter, which just makes this episode even better imo

This episode is packed with cultural references. The whole thing is inspired by the Scorsese film After Hours (hence the episode title) and there are, just off the top of my head, references to A Clockwork Orange, Run Lola Run, Are You There God-It's Me Margaret, and many others including a bunch that I'm sure I didn't understand myself.

It's not a hallucination, you can see that Ted notices the pants right at the end but doesn't say anything because, you know, it's Beard and Ted knows not to ask. They also notice his black eye.

I love that on any given night, Beard is exactly as weird as this one.

Yes this is a stand alone episode like the christmas one. It was good to see what a day in the life of Beard is like given how mysterious and quirky he is. And it gives you an idea of why he knows odd things and just rolls with the punches (so to speak) and why he loves Jane despite many viewers thinking they have a toxic relationship.

I am not a fan of this episode, but I do love the interactions with the three Richmond fanboys. Beard’s reward for them to get on the pitch at Nelson Rosd was perfect-they probably have never been able to afford to attend a game in person.

A lot of people had gripes about this episode, but I loved it. Beard could totally carry his own show.

@7:40 - Good catch! The Lady in Red is from The Matrix. Others have noted a number of the other movie references in here with the "after hours" being the foundation. I understand that some folks don't like this as they want what they expect, a Ted Lasso episode, but this was full a Coach Beard episode and his reality is very different than Lasso's (and the rest of us). For me it is one of my favorites as it is unique and surreal, just like Beard. Not only does it have a lot of movie references but a lot of different aspects for discussion afterwards like the meaning of the key which keeps trying to be lost and not working. Overall, an ingredient you weren't expecting in one of the items of your meal that makes it more interesting.

This whole episode is a reflection of a ton of movies. That’s why it’s like Beards thoughts.

This episode was very controversial when it came out but i always loved it for being a little different

They telegraphed Sam and Rebecca a bit in the first season when he invited Rebecca to attend the breaking of the curse. The other give away is their love of rom-coms. Sam and Rebecca were great on Cheers.

I've been SO excited to see your reaction to this one... It all DID happen, and the episode really just shows how weird Beard is and how weird his life is. Yeah, it's basically a fever dream.

Seeing in the description that you guys have finished the series and they are available on Patreon; I can't wait to see your reactions to the background about how Beard and Ted became friends at the end of the series. It blew my mind when I first watched it; funny and pulls on all the right heart strings.

This episode made me love Beard even more because he really is just the most random, wild and down for anything kind of guy but it gets highlighted on a smaller scale so even thought this episode is supposed to be bonus.. I love how it showed Beard and who he is outside of Richmond. We also get a very small nod to this episode later on, you’ll see.

I always assumed everything in this episode was real accept Gary and Thierry talking to him directly. I kinda thought she texted him the club address at the end and that's why he went there. Then he danced all night with her and shows up at the club without going home. That's why he's sleeping in his chair at the end cause he was partying all night. I like this episode cause i've had many an all nighter out partying back in the day.

This is maybe more about the last episode as well as the previous season, but...one of the big turning points in how Rebecca feels about Ted is during the darts scene. When he's talking about people being judgmental, rather than curious, he mentions that his dad had passed away when he was 14. The camera then cuts to Rebecca reacting with what appears, to me, to be subtle shock, guilt and sadness. There is a clear difference in the way she treats Ted from then on, leading up to her admission of her plan at the end of the season.

I had a different experience watching this episode for the first time. The ending of the previous episode had me thinking Beard was going to die. I felt the show had kind of prepped us for something with the Doc's accident. The way Beard walked off with Ted saying be careful and planning to meet in the morning seemed to be put in there because something was going to happen and he was going to miss that meeting. That feeling was reinforced when I watched another reaction video for that episode and one of the reactors said the same thing.Then I felt it was confirmed when I saw the next episode is called No Weddings and a Funeral right before I started watching this episode. It ended up really intensifying my experience with this episode and made it one of my favorite episodes of TV ever.

This night is something else. No spoilers but you will understand this more by the time Ted Lasso finishes. Beard is an odd character. The 3 fans are so happy because they never go to games and just watch in the pub

Can't wait for you guys to review the next one .. heh heh heh !

Your thoughtful, articulate reactions make me want to watch Ted Lasso...

08:59 - old stunt trick. You disguise the impact absorbing material in trashbags & boxes, then throw in some powder to make it look like it's really trash. That's why jumping into dumpster bins is such a trope in movies/TV. It's visually exiting, and not really very dangerous to the performer/stunt double.

Coach Beard's night out? My favorite!

One of my favorite episodes, just a little character sketch of how mysterious and delightful the Beard character is. One of the best characters on the show...but then again, they are all the best character on the show.

They will address all that. As far as coach beard is concerned.

Best episode of all time

SHUT UP THIERRY HENRY! This episode is so Beard that it's absolutely BONKERS. Probably my favourite episode in the entire series.

I loved this episode in all its’ weirdness. It also made me like Coach Beard and Jane - stay tuned there is more for these two.

The episode is an homage to the Scorsese film After Hours. I don't remember much about After Hours except it was weird.

I think the key dropping was something keeping him from going home. Then it broke. Almost like they were meant to be together and the stars or Cupid or whatever we’re making sure it happened.

Crazy fantasy sequences that alternate between comedy and tragedy are a Bill Lawrence hallmark.

You are WAY over thinking this…..just enjoy the ride!

I'm having fun watching this with you. You are a fun couple dudes.

Just a love letter to film and TV history, love this episode

THE STREETS! I didn't even notice the first time I watched this.

This episode highlights a fun skill of hula hooping.

Nice one guys. It's been nothing but positive replies from me since the days of the "Seahawks Legion of Boom reactions." Therefore, I shan't* add to the cacophony of the "Of course it happened!" crowd. (they know beard better than us... they were not surprised) Crap, I did it anyway. *most English word I know

A very divisive episode. Everyone hated it, but I thought it was the best episode of the series until the penultimate episode. It's like a character defining episode for Beard. And the text messages from Jane are legit nuts.

I first seen the episode when I was sick in bed. It was quite literally a fever dream.

A friend who’s into film noir told me this episode was her favorite. I found it as anomalous as you two. I enjoy your postulations. Cheers!

This episode mirrors the Martin Scorsese film After Hours.

It’s just what Beard does.

Check out Matin Scorsese’s After Hours. It’s about a man’s crazy, unbelievably weird night.

Loved your reactions as usual, this was a weird episode.

can you guys react to 'sidney crosby puck protection'

Doesn't appear as though you've worked it out just yet because you keep referring to them as "the extras" and "the fans" but their names are Paul, Baz, and Jeremy, a.k.a. PB&J. 😉

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This is a non-spoiler spoiler. Nothing in this episode comes out in another episode until the very last episode.

I can’t believe you didn’t mention the hug Roy gave Jamie!?! Kind of uncomfortable for you manly men… 😂

This is definitely my least favorite episode of the series, but I've definitely grown to appreciate it more as time goes on.

So, the blonde reactor is tall and the brunette reactor is short??

I loved Ted Lasso, but this was my least favorite episode. I guess I’m just not a big fan of surrealism.

I hated this episode when it came out. I really didn't like using crosses to decorate the club. I also hated that Beard gets back with Jane. For me, Beard is a condiment. He is just there to make Ted better. I don't eat ketchup all by itself.

I just don’t like this episode. I don’t mind beard getting a dedicated episode but I wanted it to be so different than this David lynch like narrative

Despite my love for the movie this episode is based on, I hated this episode. I actually stopped watching after this one but I’ve heard it’s just a one off so I should really pick it back up.

I honestly can't stand this episode. It was a huge waste of time. Great season and a great show, though.

I do not like this episode.