Oh man if you guys understood the "practice" rant you'd realize how epic it was. Shout out to Allen Iverson

"Big Tissue" is genuinely the funniest thing I've heard all week.

One of the greatest parts of the season, is how they so perfectly portrayed a panic attack. Anybody that has ever had a panic attack, can tell you this is exactly what it’s like.

No matter how many times I watch the scene to Rebecca apologizing to Ted, it always brings tears to my eyes. Hanna Waddingham is a phenomenal actress.

I forgot Nate said he's "deeply worried about aging". Funny, that.

If you watch throughout the series, there are small little moments of Roy taking notice of Isaac and how he quietly evolves. The hints are there but it's very subtle. Like when they are watching Iron Giant and Isaac tells a teammate to put their phone away during the movie, you can see Roy behind them taking note.

Hannah Waddingham singing breaks me every time. She just has joy in her power and for a minute just basks in the love of her friends. This is why I adore this show. Ted’s optimism isn’t the cure to people’s problems, it just drowns out the negativity so that everyone can work on themselves and find their own cures. Rebecca coming to his aid shows that this is a feedback loop that helps him, too. Kindness feeding on itself. It’s a little simplistic, but I see this show as Mr. Rogers for adults. It’s a reminder that the world sucks and hurts us, but we don’t have to feed the pain.

Rebecca's heartfelt apology and Ted's immediate forgiveness is such a sweet, empathetic moment. I tend to dislike super overly nice characters because so often it veers into a character flaw of being a doormat who is unable to set boundaries or stand up for themselves (or just plain stupidity) but Ted is clearly capable of advocating for himself & others (and is highly intelligent) His kindness is clearly a choice and deliberately cultivated on his part which makes it all the better.

As a coach myself, i loved the message Ted gave Jamie on the bus. Our greatest accomplishments is to see our former players use what we taught them to succeed. We never stop coaching.

One of the things with Isaac being captain is light in the show. Once he gets out of Jamies' shadow being one of his underlings in the first episode, he becomes more more responsible and team focused. There isnt much, but it is small things like him then making room on the becnh for Nate, telling the other guy to get off his phone whilst they are watching the Iron Giant, and then throwing the chair at the TV when Jamie is talking bad about the team. He is largely a side character this season but most the team are side characters, and hes one that we've seen be more team leaderlike. Course, it could very well be that the only reason is he's kind of similar to Roy.

Simone, you never look awful. I love how much you loved this. It's infectious. I love how they flip convention on it's head. Their attention to detail is second to none. I doubt there is a single continuity error in this whole series.

Get back to Ted Lasso at some point?! Lady and Gentleman, we need season 2 TOMORROW! I literally can’t get enough of this show 😢

Ted's making a big deal about practice, "We talking about practice!" is taken from a famous interview with Allen Iverson.

Knowing Brett Goldstein’s love for The Muppets, I am all a’glow about Ted’s reference to Oscar the Grouch.

This show and "The Good Place" are two of the best shows in the last decade.

There were some very subtle indications of Isaac's leadership - the episode where he scoots over to offer Nate a seat and the movie night where he tells a teammate to put away his phone. In both cases, you could see Roy in the background noticing what Isaac was doing. It was very subtle but the hints were there.

The darts scene is one of the best in TV history. Ted was very in control and knew he was walking Rupert toward a tough life lesson. Kudos.

“Do you believe in miracles” is one of the most famous declarations by a sports announcer in the history of American sport. It was uttered as the hopelessly overmatched 1980 Olympic US hockey team defeated the until then unstoppable Russians. A movie starring Kurt Russell was made about it. Thank you for being the best.

Sudeikis knocked it out of the fucking park with this role. I knew him for his comedic acting, but he's got serious dramatic acting chops. Helps that the character is written so well. You're never not rooting for Ted Lasso.

Roy touching the Believe sign during the end credits of Episode 9 is one of my favourite TV moments of all time, understated but evocative and utterly affirming

One thing I love about the show that you never brought up is the relationship between Rebecca and Keeley. So many shows use womens' relationships tearing each other down to add dramatic tension, but here we get a relationship of pure support and friendship. It's awesome. You'll definitely meet the other players on the team a lot more in the next couple seasons. They're magnificent.

Yeah, join the very large club. I told you that it saved my life, and I meant it. Just as I was going to give up on my fellow man, and I mean that, this show came along. I really believe that the backbone of the show was Jason's breakup of his relationship with Olivia Wilde, and the fact that they had two kids. Even though they remain friends, they no longer live as a family ... and I believe that is where the heartfelt emotion of the show begins. It's truth. I simply love that back and forth with you two, such a wonderful friendship and combination of skillsets. The greatest gift of this show is, of course, the feels ... but it never ceases to be incredibly beautiful. There are a couple of "filler" episodes in the coming two seasons, as Apple asked for two additional episodes each season, and Jason had plotted the story out for three ten episode seasons in his amazing brain ... but they each have a beauty of their own. They're just not as deeply related to the long story as much. I feel the angst of waiting for you to get to season two, because I know what's coming. We had to wait about two years for season three because of the damn bullcrap Mother Nature threw at us, attempting to rid herself of the "fleas" that cause her damage and pain, but it was well worth it ... and your wait is only as long as you choose. I'm with you 'till the end of the line. (You know where that's from, George!). I really wish that I knew the two of you when I was younger, I would have had a great time at the movies!

This might be one of the greatest single seasons of TV of all time. It's pretty much perfect. It also meant a lot to me as it released during the pandemic lockdowns and we probably watched this season 4 or 5 times. It was so nice to see kindness and forgiveness take center stage.

Love that you binged this show. Please do not make us wait for seasons 2 and 3!!

There was actually a build up throughout the season for Isaac becoming the captain. Little moments, like him scooching over to give a seat to Nate, or telling his teammate to stop messing with his phone during the movie, and a few more that I can't remember right now. This show has many, many nuanced little moments that build up to things even a season later. The attention to detail is simply brilliant.

This is just absolutely beautiful thoughtful television. I absolutely love some of Nate’s lines when he’s roasting guys. “I haven’t seen an African more imprisoned by his thoughts since Nelson Mandela”🤣🤣

Roy saying goodbye to his career and Jamie getting that note from Ted. So fuxking perfect. ❤️

4:49 In other news, Sam is pretty much pure sunshine too. So, many of these characters are just so good and get even better as time goes on.

This show has cemented itself as my favourite of all time. I've loved a lot of TV but not since The West Wing has anything dived right into my heart like this one. This has been peak.

This show is a balm for the soul. I never get tired of people discovering it.

I love how this show avoids tropes to build drama, and actually lets people talk and deescalate things/misunderstandings before they become a whole huge deal. It's refreshing and it puts you a little off-balance in a good way because you're never sure how things are going to go.

31:58 ”Yeah, Ted. They invaded my country for a joke!” Way to make that even funnier

Rebecca's apology scene is a culmination of 8 episodes of great writing, capped off with perfect writing.

In regards to Roy picking Isaac as captain, there a few moments in the season that point to it, not just the chair getting thrown. When they are watching Iron Giant on movie night, Isaac is telling other teammates to get off their phones, and Roy notices. Also, another time in the locker room, Ted tells everyone to sit down and Isaac scoots over and pats the seat next to him to make room for Nate, Roy notices this as well. Isaac was one of Nate's bullies, so that's a big change from him. I think Roy recognizes Isaac's growth because he sees a lot of himself in Isaac.

The speech in the last episode was from the movie "MIracle" starring Kurt Russell and from real life from 1980 US Hockey Coach Herb Brooks. The movie is very good.

I love this show and I love you guys' reaction to it! I can't wait for you to get to season two in a couple months!

I get what George was saying about Roy giving the captain’s job over to Isaac. There wasn’t a lot of *overt* build up to it. If you guys go ahead and do a rewatch in your own time (which I highly recommend you do) you’ll see lots of little background things. Subtle hints that Roy was always watching for who he’d make next captain. Stuff like that needs a rewatch, because it becomes really clear when you know what you’re looking for. That’s the beauty of great writing. The subtleties stay in the background until you can’t not see them. I’m really enjoying watching you guys discover this show.

This show was personal to me. I was dumped by the love of my lofe after 9 years out of nowhere. Abruptly. With no real reason stated. I was destroyed. Cut to 2023, he's already engaged to another woman. Fespite telling me emphatically he no longer wants to "settle down" despite us talking about our future in great detail. Watching Rebecca go through what she does, I can relate to it so much, especially the pregnancy reveal scene. This show is one in a million.

Jason Sudeikis was going through the process of a breakup when he was co-writing, co-producing this season- a breakup that would later become a divorce -and a lot of Ted’s feelings and anxieties were very true to what the actor was feeling.

My favorite thing about Higgins's first name reveal is that they foreshadowed it when he introduced his sons, and all of his boys have gender-neutral names: Lindsay, Kris, Dana, Stevie, and Terry.

The interesting thing about the captain, as you watch throughout the season, there were several little moments of Roy noticing Isaac’s leadership (ex being backing up Colin during the practice scene and telling his teammate to put his phone away during Iron Giant (they pan to Roy in the background watching).

The actor playing Danny rojas is a former professionel player in real life

Ooooo I thought I was going to have to wait a week for part 2! Can't wait to see how y'all react to the darts scene and how well the show introduces and covers Ted's mental turmoil. The character growth is really impressive in this show.

Just so you know, there were lots of signs during the season of how Roy chose Isaac to be team captain. Starting with when Isaac moved over to let Nate sit next to him. Roy was on the other side of him watching. And during the movie, he made Colin get off his phone during to be a part of the team bonding activity. So the chair throw was just the final straw that made it obvious.

This show touched me in a way that I did NOT expect at all. And I'll love it forver for this reason. ❤

Roy Kent/Brett Goldstein was a co writer of the show, and he also wrote 'Shrinking', another Apple show worth checking out

Gotta ♥ Rojas puppy dog energy! 'Reverse the curse' - gotta ♥ the dialogue! Great Roy Kent blankie moment. Sassy Smurf! ♥ Pretty sure 5150 is a Van Halen reference. ♥ Nate's game speech! Love Sassy calling out Rebecca! Rebecca's singing voice! 😲 ♥ Rebecca being there for Ted! Totally ship Sassy & Ted! Diamond Dogs! Coach Beard dropping the knowledge! LoL @ Ted's milk jokes & Keeley/Roy 'press conference'! 😃Great dart scene! ♥ Higgins telling Rebecca to F off! LoL @ Roy the Grouch scene! Great scene between Ted & Rebecca in episode 9! OMG that furry pink couch is so Keeley! ♥ Phoebe description of Roy! Totally agree with Ted bout tea! Ted Lasso (character & show) is just so endearing yet occasionally heart wrenching as well! Coach Nate! Yay! 😃 awww Roy chant! Like Keeley not leaving. Great finale bittersweet speech/scene! ♥

The "Do you believe in miracles" thing is from the 1980 Winter Olympics when the rag tag US amateur hockey team beat the Russians. This was in the day when pros weren't playing, and even though the Russian team weren't "pros," they kinda were. They were the best of the best and practiced as a team full time. The US team was a bunch of college players who started practicing together a few weeks before the games. As the (SPOILER) US team was about to defeat the mighty Soviet machine for the gold medal, I think the announcer was Al Michaels, and he said, "Do you believe in Miracles??" And of course they made a movie about it eventually. Maybe more than one even? But the one I'm thinking of had Kurt Russell playing the american coach. So that's why it's from real life and the movies.

The “Do you believe in miracles?” line is a real line by commentator Al Michaels about the 1980 U.S. Men’s hockey team- that was later adapted into the movie Miracle in 2004. It’s a must watch.

Some fun Ted Lasso trivia: Brett Goldstein who plays Roy Kent is a writer on the show After a while of writing Roy, Goldstein knew he could play the role, but he was sure no one else in the writing room would feel the same because he was such a soft-spoken guy. So he made an audition tape on his own and sent it to Sudeikis with a note that said "If this is stupid, please throw it away and pretend you never saw it." After auditioning and offering the role of Rebecca to Hannah Waddingham, the writers and Sudeikis found out how talented she was as a singer. One of the writers said "it's too bad Rebecca doesn't sing." Sudeikis said, "She does now." Jane, Coach Beard's girlfriend, is also a writer on the show, as is Bex - Rupert's new girl. The woman who plays Higgins' wife is his wife in real life.

“That’s too many ghosts!” “We cannot fight them all…”

This show is like when you hear a modern song that's legit good. Like good in any era good. I sort of restores your faith in music when you thought it was all crap. This restores your faith in tv, and humanity. Such a great show.

I love how because Nate was the underdog, no one noticed the parts of him that season 2 builds off of.

This show remembers one of the iron-clad rules of any sport - at the end of the year, only one team gets to be happy. You don't win them all, you don't even win most of them. But you can try to win the last one.

They've been hinting at Isaac being captain material throughout the season. Roy has been noticing little things he's doing. Much more noticeable on a re-watch.

It’s like you knew what we needed; thanks for providing the balance of Season 1’s episodes so quickly! Really looking forward to your perspectives on Season 2.

The joy they take in this show is wonderful to watch. "I miss Ted Lasso." "I'm sure we'll get back to it at some point." " 'kay."

This came out during resurgence of hatred and bigotry after 2015. I am glad we cried together in this. An absolute emotional coaster ride. Wasn't expecting this at all ❤

2 days in a row for CineBinge reacting to TV on the weekend, cool reaction as always Simone & George, you both have a nice day

Just finished Ted lasso myself and watching you guys react to it now… where is the rest?? Let’s do it! It is such a good show!!

"Do you believe in miracles?" Is one the most Iconic sports moments said by Al Micheals when the US Hockey team upset the Soviet Union in the 1980's Olympic games. Later used in a movie

It's always so fun watching you two react to various shows/movies and this was perfection. Since George mentioned being surprised he likes an Apple show.... you two really need to watch Severance; it's brilliant.

If you look back at episode 2, Ted is doing the thing with his hands during his first practice, Beard notices and tells him to calm down.

If you go back and watch again, the captain thing isn't random. When Jamie first gets benched, Isaac is the one who first offers Nate a place to sit which Roy notices, during the team screening of the Iron Giant, it's Isaac that gives a player a stern look for checking his phone as the movie plays and again, the camera softly shift focus to show Roy in the background taking note. This show is great at planting seeds that you need to go back and check again because you were too busy noticing the bigger belly laughs or the tugs at the heart strings.

As somone who's had a panic attack, Ted's broke me. Felt so real. Don't think I've ever seen one portrayed so well and intimately before.

Simone is gonna need shares in Big Tissue for the coming episodes.

Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Do the next two seasons . Your hearts might not be able to handle it . Season 1 is probably the “worst” season of them all , imho . This show is amazing. I HAVE TO see how many boxes of tissues Simone goes through during session 3

Such amazing characters. Such good writing. This show will go down in history as a classic. ❤

Episode 7 the panic attack moment is peak Bill Lawrence masterful tone shift. For Scrubs fans the 1st panic attack scene reminds me close to: "Where do you think we are?" from Scrubs.

I’m loving your reactions to this show! I know other people have said it, but one of my most favorite scenes from the whole series is the dart scene, and within that, Ted’s quiet threat when Rupert insults Rebecca.

When I first watched the show, I felt like I wasnt gonna enjoy higgins as he was just gonna be the bumbling punchbag henchman for the bad guy (rebecca). For him to then show that hes just this really nice family man who likes ted and wants the best for the team despite rebecca was great. Loved when he finally yelled at her just "fuck off".

Rebecca's apology to Ted is good, but... my personal favorite scene is her eyes increasingly welling with tears as Rupert talks to her prior to that scene.

i know issac being the new captain feels out of nowhere but there was signs in earlier eps. here's the ones i saw, he told his teammate to get off his phone during the movie. he was also was the one to tell Jamie to setup the cones after he tried to get collin to do it. he also lets Nate sit next to him during one of Ted's speeches. But i did feel like it was out of nowhere too, so i get why people feel that way. just shows how well this show is written, that you can go back and see or hear things that come into play later.

Wow the 2nd half already, amazing! I hope you guys are able to watch season 2 soon.

Thank you, George, for understanding what Ted went through with his panic attack. I myself have them in spurts; not just like Ted, but similar enough.

This show came out at the end of 2020, one of the worst years in recent memory. If ever we needed something honest and hopeful that made us believe in people and goodness, it was that year. Ted Lasso could not have come out at a better time. 🥰

Became a patreon the moment I saw the first 5 episodes recommended to me. I already love both of you for your reactions and thoughts. I just wish the videos were a little bit less cut :)

After party is an apple show I think most people sleep on. It is unique in that each episode is shot in a different way to portray "tropes" in films and tv. Highly recommend, especially season 2

There's a Korean drama called Hot Stove League that has similar vibes. The leads are different, but the story is about a guy coming in as a new manager for a failing baseball team in order to save it. Lots of heart in that too.

The show started as a commercial. Jason Sudeikis playing a college football coach who became a Soccer coach in England. Funny commercial, right? Well somebody thought Jason's character was funny enough to make into a show. And the rest was history.

"Do you believe in miracles?" Is from the movie Miracle. It is about the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey team. Well worth a watch and reaction.

Episode 7 is the first really big episode that hits hard. On a rewatch, you can see the little signs in episodes leading up to it, stuff like the hands

"Do you believe in miracles" is from the movie Miracle

One thing that goes unnoticed on the series is how solid the soundtrack is. I love listening to it. Such a great mix of tunes. I recommend it

The movie, and real life event, referenced by "Do you believe in Miracles" is Miracle, a biopic following the 1980 USA hockey team that pulled the "miracle on ice" by beating the USSR hockey team in the olympics.

"Miracle" is a great movie and highly recommended. While you all typically aren't big on sports, it is a hockey movie so maybe your Canadian-ness will help.

Brett Goldstein, who plays Roy, appeared on Sesame Street - he does two scenes where he discusses football or games, and another with just Oscar the Grouch. It won't let me link, but you can search it out - there are a few Ted Lasso in-jokes relating to Roy, but no direct mentions or spoilers, and it should be safe for you. It's hilarious.

Just a thought since George mentioned he found something from Apple he enjoyed. Mythic Quest is also worth checking out, and the movie Coda swept the Oscars last year for good reason as well! Enjoy!!

Congratulations on having a 1 million view video!

Every athlete needs atleast one Ted Lasso type of coach in their life

The bar speech is one of the greatest TV moments ever.

I’m so sick right now, but these Ted lasso drops have been the best 1.5 hours of the 3 hours I’ve been awake since Friday . 😂

Glad you guys are enjoying this. What a lovely surprise a season in 2 days. Season 2 is my fav of the 3

Can't wait for you to react to series 2 and 3.

Loooved this reaction and wasn’t expecting it since I don’t normally see TV show reactions on here (totally understand that you mostly do them on Patreon), but would looove to see more of this. Especially with Breaking Bad, soo pumped you all are doing that too. Keep up the great work y’all!

I'm so happy you are doing reactions to this show, it's letting me relive every kind, wonderful moment, and Season 2 is just as good!!

Simone during the outro already missing the show is how I’ve felt every time I’m done watching the seasons. I am like immediately thinking I should watch them all again. So I do.

I hope you guys continue watching the series! This show got me and so many others through the pandemic, it is a gem among the flood of shows.

Instant caramel! Yes, right after he puts the last nail in the ashes.

I love this show and I love you guys' reaction to it! I can't wait for you to get to season two