Over the last year, my family has binge watched more than our fair share of television programs on Netflix and Amazon. Some have been delightful, while others have been absolutely dreadful. Unfortunately, more have fallen into the latter category, which is why it was such a refreshing change to watch the sitcom, Ted Lasso, on Apple TV+.
My family was skeptical about watching this show, as the plot line centers around an American football coach who is recruited to manage a beleaguered professional soccer team in England. They thought it would rehash the tired story line of a coach brought in to help a struggling team overcome adversity and win the “big game,” with an added dose of anti-Americanism to boot. Boy, were they wrong! Ted Lasso is an incredibly upbeat show that offers a surprising amount of sage advice on life, relationships, and work.