I Asked The Ted Lasso Book Author What It Was Like Discussing Season 3’s Criticisms With Jason Sudeikis And The Cast. He Explained Why It Was ‘Tricky’

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As a dedicated fan of Ted Lasso since its debut, I’ve eagerly anticipated every new episode with the same enthusiasm as a kid waiting for Christmas morning. So when the opportunity to delve deeper into the making of this beloved series presented itself through Jeremy Egner’s book “Believe,” I jumped at the chance.

For over a year and half now, fans have been pondering on the impact of Ted Lasso’s third season finale and speculating about the prospect of a fourth installment. Recently, a book titled “Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, The Show That Found Its Way into Our Hearts” has been published, shedding light on one of Apple TV+’s most cherished series. I recently had the pleasure of conversing with Jeremy Egner, the author of this captivating book, and inquired about his interactions with the cast, particularly delving into Jason Sudeikis‘s thoughts on the criticism leveled at Season 3.

What Jason Sudeikis Said About Season 3’s Criticism

Upon the release of Season 3, it sparked an unexpected wave of criticisms, given the immense adoration for the initial two seasons. Consequently, during discussions about the series for this book, several members of the Ted Lasso cast openly addressed the criticism leveled at Season 3 by both fans and critics. Among these conversations, Jason Sudeikis’ opinions stood out particularly, as he candidly expressed his views in the book Believe, stating that he vigorously defended his show.

Similar to a live play, the show, particularly season three, encouraged viewers to engage actively with the content. Some people enjoy this interactive approach, while others prefer a passive role. Some folks love to critique rather than explore. I’ll never fathom those who discuss something so boldly, seemingly unaware of its intricacies. Bless them for it; it’s not their fault. They lack imagination and are resistant to the experience of cultivating one.

Additionally, Egner consulted Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard actor and co-creator), Declan Lowney (director), Sara Romanelli (assistant script supervisor) and Melissa McCoy (editor) regarding their views on the subject. They all expressed their expectations for the show, their pride in it, particularly its final season. The conversation concluded with more insights from Sudeikis (Ted Lasso actor) about the topic.

Our aim is simply to place a small green marker by each person’s side, ensuring everyone ends up in a healthier state than they initially were. Just like a responsible Scout at a campsite, we always strive to leave things improved upon finding them. If this aspect isn’t evident in the show you watched, then I must question which program you were actually tuned into.

When I delved into this book, I was taken aback by how honest, straightforward, and bold the Emmy-winning author’s statements were. Consequently, when an opportunity arose for me to interact with the individual who posed the question that elicited such a response, I felt compelled to ask about it, as well as the challenging questions he posed during this particular project.

What Author Jeremy Egner Told Me About Asking Questions About Season 3’s Reception To The Cast

As both a journalist and an admirer of Ted Lasso, I found myself pondering what the most challenging question might have been when writing this book. According to Jeremy Egner, who serves as TV editor at The New York Times, one of the more delicate subjects to address was the critique surrounding Season 3. He shared with me that it was one of the tougher topics to discuss.

Regarding the response to the third season, it often felt as if people were asking, ‘After everyone seemed to lose interest in it, how did that make us feel?’ In simpler terms, most fans remained quite enthusiastic.

In essence, this question might prove to be the most challenging one to address. You see, Ted Lasso generally sailed through without much turbulence, which is fantastic, but it means that those rare difficult instances become even more formidable. Remarkably, many were open to discussing these moments, a fact that the book – available on Amazon for purchase – underscores clearly. This openness extended to Sudeikis himself, who appeared to express his thoughts candidly regarding the challenging situation.

When I inquired directly from Egner concerning the lead actor’s particular remarks, he indicated that he could sympathize with his perspective. Furthermore, he shared the general viewpoints of those he conversed with regarding the assorted criticisms leveled at the final season. To put it another way, the author conveyed:

I think they’re very much like, ‘Look, we made the show we wanted to make. You know, some people say that we didn’t do what they wanted them to do. There’s just only so much that we can do as the creators of the show.’ Sort of, ‘We gave them what we thought was the way to wrap this story up, and they can come to us and meet us on that if they want, or if they don’t, they don’t have to. But, you know, this is the thing we made.’ Which, I mean, makes sense, I think. What else can you say about that?

Egner further commented that he truly took pleasure in the Season 3 finale upon a second viewing, which is why I could relate to his query when I heard it.

In essence, this narrative underscores the significance of posing challenging questions, as seen here where it led to insightful and robust responses, providing a fresh perspective on the criticisms leveled against Ted Lasso about a year back.

If you want to rewatch the highly-anticipated season, along with the first two, you can do so by subscribing to Apple TV+ and streaming the show titled “Ted Lasso.

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2024-11-13 01:37