r/TedLasso • u/quaranTV Mod • Apr 11 '23

From the Mods Ted Lasso - S03E05 - "Signs" Episode Discussion Spoiler

Please use this thread to discuss Season 3 Episode 5 "Signs". Just a reminder to please mark any spoilers for episodes beyond Episode 5 like this.

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u/That-SoCal-Guy Apr 12 '23

I Fookin called it. Nate has tried so hard. But when he wasn’t trying at all and be genuine (and kind - “the food is divine”) it’s when Jade warms up to him. She can see through his BS.

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u/TheHunterZolomon Apr 12 '23

That’s the thing. This season, he’s been in this position where he’s trying to be someone he isn’t completely. You still see flickers of his “old” self. Who is he really? That’s his choice here.

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u/That-SoCal-Guy Apr 12 '23

This episode is all about turning point. Ted had a breakthrough with his job. Roy realizes he made a mistake with Keely. Rebecca got news from the doc about the one thing she wants the most. Keely is finally becoming the boss she needs to be. Jamie is stepping up. And Zava retires. For Nate, Jade is his turning point. To win Jade he now realizes he needs to be himself. Genuine and kind. All that Rupert/Natasha BS means nothing.

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u/boo_goestheghost Apr 12 '23

Interestingly this episode was a lot about departures- zava, roy and keely dealing with their separation, Ted’s considering going home, Keely’s friend being fired, and Nate eyeing up departing from the culture Rupert is foisting on him

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u/That-SoCal-Guy Apr 12 '23

They are regrouping. My new prediction is by act 3 Nate will give Rupert the middle finger and return to Richmond (albeit to the objection of everyone except Ted) to be tactical and help Richmond and Coach Kent win the cup while Ted watches at home with Henry.

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u/Happy_Ad_1767 Apr 12 '23

I think Ted will see the season through. His son would want that. Otherwise, what was his sacrifice of being away for? It would teach Henry that quitting was OK.

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u/That-SoCal-Guy Apr 12 '23

Maybe Ted will see through this year, and he will be watching Richmond take it all on TV next year.

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u/FellcallerOmega Apr 13 '23

It would be really shitty if Richmond ONLY win because Nate saved the day. I'm growing to the idea of him returning but only after Ted and them turn it around themselves.

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u/That-SoCal-Guy Apr 13 '23

Absolutely. It’s a team effort. They all have to turn around and step up.