And the show's upbeat energy helped it stand out from the sea of depressing prestige TV (which we still love). As a coach of a losing team, Lasso's upbeat energy completely upended the toxic masculinity that was always just about to rip AFC Richmond apart. It's not hard to see why Ted Lasso drew a strong fandom in short order, either.Īrriving during the Covid-19 pandemic, when everything was dire, Ted Lasso's brand of wholesomeness (from the character and the show) was a winning strategy. The story of the titular American college football coach who manages to find himself in over his head coaching the other football (call it soccer if you must) in the United Kingdom is likely the most-loved Apple TV Plus series, if not the most buzzed about online. If any Apple TV show needs no introduction, it's Ted Lasso. Seasons: 1 (a second season has been announced)Ĭast: Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra The best new Apple TV Plus show, and one especially made for those railing against AI, The Big Door Prize is worth checking out. This is exactly the kind of thing that Dusty doesn't need, and he pushes against the value of some machine telling him what he's good for. Those cards bear a title (or two, in at least one case) that describes the user's full life potential. And while he thinks he's satisfied with his life, an odd machine shows up to threaten that peace.Ī big blue machine with the word 'Morpho' on it sits at the local convenience store, dispensing cards to all who pay a small fee. And it all centers around a small town where teacher Dusty Hubbard (O’Dowd) just turned 40. The Big Door Prize takes the warmth, sentimentality and humor you expect from Ted Lasso, and throws a big steaming dose of magical realism on top.
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