In a world full of cynicism and negativity, Ted Lasso became a beacon of hope and faith. Jason Sudeikis plays Coach Ted Lasso, an American football coach hired to coach the English football team, AFC Richmond. Lasso’s quirky mannerisms and upbeat attitude win over the organization as his positivity leads to success. What started as a television commercial promoting the Premier League became an Emmy-winning comedy series. Who would have thought? To quote Paul Rudd, “Not me.”
Ted Lasso recently aired the third season finale. It is not known if this will be the end of the series. Sudeikis said he finished the story he wanted to tell. However, the show’s massive popularity could lead to new episodes, even without Sudeikis’ coach Las. If this is the end Ted Lasso, then it’s time to find a new show to watch. Below are recommendations for five shows that are similar Ted Lasso.
Reduction (2023-)
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Bill Lawrence is one of the co-creators Ted Lasso, so searching his resume for similar feel-good comedies is the best place to start. Look no further than his latest Apple TV+ show, Shrinkage, which he co-created with Jason Segel and Roy Kent actor Brett Goldstein. Segal plays Jimmy Laird, a therapist struggling with grief after the sudden death of his wife. Laird turns to alcohol, drugs and women to deal with the pain, but forgets about his most important job, being a father to his teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
While conducting a therapy session, Jimmy decides to be completely honest with his patient, which is highly unethical, triggering a series of drastic changes in his life and the lives of those around him. Shrinkage is a thoughtful, funny and touching portrayal of grief and the importance of honesty in our lives. If that’s not a selling point, stick with Harrison Ford’s grumpy, grumpy, charming performance as Segel’s boss.
Stream Shrinkage on Apple TV+.
Pilinzi (2001-2010)
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Ago Ted Lasso and ShrinkageLawrence’s most famous comedy was Scrubs, a workplace sitcom set in the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach Braff stars as JD Dorian, who arrives as an intern at Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital, along with his best friend and fellow intern, Christopher Turk (Donald Faison).
JD is the narrator in most of the series, while the audience hears his thoughts and monologues and watches his inner fantasies unfold on screen. Similar to how Ted Lasso emphasizes his characters instead of football, Peelings applies the same principles, choosing to focus on relationships above the medical profession. After you’re done with the series, listen to the podcast to watch Fake doctors, real friends experience the wonderful love affair between Braff and Faison.
To watch Peelings on Hulu.
Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
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Clear eyes, full heart, and what? I’m just guessing, but I estimate that 90% of you filled in the missing phrase with “can’t lose”. That famous sentence was recited by coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) in Bright Friday night, the television series inspired by the 1990 book by HG Bissinger and the 2004 film of the same name. Taylor is the head coach of the Dillon Panthers, a rural town in West Texas where the residents eat, sleep and breathe high school football. Taylor deals with the pressures of winning football games along with the challenges of raising a young man. Fortunately, his wife Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) is by his side every step of the way.
As Ted Lasso, the show gives several players their own stories, including eccentric running back Smash Williams (Gaius Charles), beer-drinking quarterback Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) and reserve quarterback Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford). Because of the likability of the players and the charm of coach Taylor, Bright Friday night will turn even non-football advocates into Dillion Panthers fans.
Stream Bright Friday night on Netflix, Peacock, Hulu and Prime Video.
Welcome to Wrexham (2022-)
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Imagine if Coach Laso was a star Dead pool and creator of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Now imagine that these two men bought a struggling English football team and tried to get it back on track. Welcome to Wrexham is the real life version Ted Lasso. A documentary follows Project AdamRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, two Hollywood actors and producers who bought Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club in the United Kingdom, in February 2021.
Despite being the third oldest professional association football team in the world, Wrexham was a struggling football club, particularly financially. After the purchase, Reynolds and McElhenney are currently transforming the team, earning worldwide recognition and lucrative sponsorships. As Ted Lasso, Welcome to Wrexham it draws attention to people and why this beautiful game means so much to them. After winning the National League last season and securing promotion to League Two, Reynolds and McElhenney have something special on their hands at Wrexham.
Stream Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu.
League (2009-2015)
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Ted Lasso is on football like League is American football. While Ted Lasso uses football as a framework for a series about belief, League he incorporates football directly into his stories. League is a comedy for sports fans who build their episodes around NFL players and stories. The series focuses on a competitive fantasy football league made up of six friends: Pete (Mark Duplass), Ruxin (Nick Kroll), Kevin (Stephen Rannazzisi), Jenny (Katie Aselton), Andre (Paul Scheer) and Taco (Jon Lajoie).
All is fair in fantasy football, as the group is willing to risk their friendships for a few extra points on any given Sunday. League is aimed at football fans and features many cameos from NFL players and analysts, including Chad Johnson, Deion Sanders, Jay Cutler, Rich Eisen, Jay Glazer and Marshawn Lynch.
Stream League on Hulu.
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