I'm a little depressed about Ted Lasso. Short version is that I was expecting this to be a sweet show about people with heavy emotional baggage trying to become better versions of themselves (Ted included). Instead, this season seems to be about sad, damaged people self-destructing in spectacular ways. I suppose season 3 will be all about putting the pieces back together, but I'm not sure I really have the interest in wading through the wreckage to get there.
The long version is that, due to a massive work project, I haven't had much time or brainpower to watch any TV at all. But I've been intrigued by the show, especially after the Tumblr gifs that you've been reblogging. But my project is coming to an end and I was finally able to watch a few Season 2 episodes last month. (I was already spoiled for Season 1, because I was curious about the story behind the gifs and didn't yet have access to Apple TV). I absolutely loved it. I don't care about being spoiled, so I've been reading recaps until I had a block of time where I could properly catch up. (I've been reading fic too, because I really couldn't resist.)
But last week changed all that. It's not that Sam/Rebecca happened (Because, they could really be cute if done right). It's how it happened and that it's clearly part of this endless "dark forest." Like you said there's no way that this, as it's written, can end well and with Sam's advocacy, the stakes are even higher than they might otherwise have been. We aren't watching Keely/Roy Take II. This is meant to crash and burn. The only question is how extensive the damage is going to be. (I'm assuming that Season 2 is going to end on a massive cliffhanger and this very well might be part of it.) I'm far more of a Doylist than a Watsonian, so I'm mad at the writers for trying to push this "love conquers all" narrative rather than being mad at Rebecca for not being strong enough to at least make the attempt to do the right thing professionally. (Sam ought to know better too, but he's 21. Which again, highlights all the problems.) And once I acknowledged one flaw, I realized there is a lot that bothers me about this season. (Especially how Rebecca was characterized.) I'm seeing a lot of "I trust the writers to know what they are doing" on Tumblr but I personally have serious doubts. I'm thinking I should just get out before I invest the time.
I haven't given up on the show completely. I plan to follow via recaps, at least. But one of the main reasons I was so excited Ted Lasso, is that I haven't been part of an active fandom in so long. (Hell, I think it would be the first time you and I have had a fandom in common since Avatar! Wonder Woman doesn't count.) But with the show delving into such darkness, I'm not sure this is going to be the same thing anymore. There's enough stress and angst around me. I don't need more from the TV I watch. (I mean, unless I know what I'm signing up for from the beginning. I mean, I have Shadow & Bone and Old Guard both in my next flick queue and I'm not expecting either to be light and fluffy.)
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The long version is that, due to a massive work project, I haven't had much time or brainpower to watch any TV at all. But I've been intrigued by the show, especially after the Tumblr gifs that you've been reblogging. But my project is coming to an end and I was finally able to watch a few Season 2 episodes last month. (I was already spoiled for Season 1, because I was curious about the story behind the gifs and didn't yet have access to Apple TV). I absolutely loved it. I don't care about being spoiled, so I've been reading recaps until I had a block of time where I could properly catch up. (I've been reading fic too, because I really couldn't resist.)
But last week changed all that. It's not that Sam/Rebecca happened (Because, they could really be cute if done right). It's how it happened and that it's clearly part of this endless "dark forest." Like you said there's no way that this, as it's written, can end well and with Sam's advocacy, the stakes are even higher than they might otherwise have been. We aren't watching Keely/Roy Take II. This is meant to crash and burn. The only question is how extensive the damage is going to be. (I'm assuming that Season 2 is going to end on a massive cliffhanger and this very well might be part of it.) I'm far more of a Doylist than a Watsonian, so I'm mad at the writers for trying to push this "love conquers all" narrative rather than being mad at Rebecca for not being strong enough to at least make the attempt to do the right thing professionally. (Sam ought to know better too, but he's 21. Which again, highlights all the problems.) And once I acknowledged one flaw, I realized there is a lot that bothers me about this season. (Especially how Rebecca was characterized.) I'm seeing a lot of "I trust the writers to know what they are doing" on Tumblr but I personally have serious doubts. I'm thinking I should just get out before I invest the time.
I haven't given up on the show completely. I plan to follow via recaps, at least. But one of the main reasons I was so excited Ted Lasso, is that I haven't been part of an active fandom in so long. (Hell, I think it would be the first time you and I have had a fandom in common since Avatar! Wonder Woman doesn't count.) But with the show delving into such darkness, I'm not sure this is going to be the same thing anymore. There's enough stress and angst around me. I don't need more from the TV I watch. (I mean, unless I know what I'm signing up for from the beginning. I mean, I have Shadow & Bone and Old Guard both in my next flick queue and I'm not expecting either to be light and fluffy.)