Overview: In a bitter divorce settlement from her billionaire husband Rupert Mannion (Anthony Head), Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) becomes the new owner of AFC Richmond, a struggling British English Premier League football team. She’s assisted by her garden gnome Director of Communications (and later Director of Football Operations) Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift), who formerly worked for her husband.

Her first order of business is to fire the team’s current manager and replace him with American football coach Theodore [Ted] Lasso (Jason Sudeikis). Formerly a small-time coach from Wichita Kansas, Ted and his friend, assistant Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) cross the pond to take up the management of the team’s long, albeit modest history.

Although he is nationally ridiculed for doing something so stupid, Ted works to change the team’s profound mediocrity. Richmond is about to change the way they’re doing things, from now on, it’s the Lasso way!

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Blu-ray Verdict: He walks onto the pitch with a folksy charm, a Kansas drawl thicker than treacle, and a biscuit tin in hand. Meet Ted Lasso, the American football coach turned unlikely leader of AFC Richmond, a floundering Premier League team in England. What follows is not your typical sports drama, but a heartwarming odyssey of kindness, resilience, and, yes, even a healthy dose of biscuits.

Ted Lasso, the show, is a triumph of heart over cynicism. Jason Sudeikis embodies the titular character with infectious optimism and genuine warmth. He’s a walking Hallmark movie come to life, radiating positivity like a beacon in the often cynical world of professional sports. But don’t mistake his niceness for naivete. Ted’s folksy wisdom and unwavering belief in people, combined with a surprising tactical mind, slowly chip away at the cynicism of those around him.

The supporting cast is a delightful ensemble. From the gruff yet endearing Roy Kent to the ambitious and conflicted Rebecca Welton, each character is richly drawn and relatable. Their journeys of growth, intertwined with Ted’s optimistic influence, form the emotional core of the show. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and maybe even cheer for a team you never knew you cared about.

This isn’t just a show about football though. It’s about the human condition. It tackles themes of grief, betrayal, and self-doubt with surprising depth, all while maintaining its feel-good charm. It’s a show that reminds you to believe in the good, to find humor in the face of adversity, and maybe, just maybe, to try a biscuit with your tea.

Is Ted Lasso perfect? Perhaps not. Some might find its unrelenting optimism saccharine, and the occasional football jargon might fly over the heads of non-fans. But these are minor quibbles in the face of the show’s overall brilliance.

And as much as I can praise Jason Sudeikis all day, for he is truly wonderful as the eponymous character whose positivity and folksy attitude keeps him and the team going, despite his mental trauma (I mean, it was a genius move for him to take this character he created on NBC Sports to AppleTV where he, Brendan Hunt, Bill Lawrence and Joe Kelly developed in a character who we can all relate to), but allow me to take some time and highlight most all the other mainstay characters also.

For much like the Lasso character, it is all about the team, and the supporting cast pounce their claws into their characters and make them memorable. Hannah Waddingham is marvelous as Rebecca who starts out as a vengeful owner, but changes into a charming, caring woman who finally appreciates what Ted is doing and develops a mind of her own. Brendan Hunt is wonderful as Beard, the brains and voice of reason. Jeremy Swift is great as Leslie, Juno Temple is sassy as Keeley, Phil Dunster settles very well into Jamie Tartt, James Lance’s deadpan sarcastic wit is a perfect fit for Trent Krimm, and Toheeb Jimoh is great as Sam.

Continuing onward, and Cristo Fernandez is funny as Dani Rojas, Kola Bokinni brings in both toughness and vulnerability as Isaac, Billy Harris is very good as the closeted Colin, Nick Mohammed finally gets his breakthrough as Nate Shelley and the rest of the team contribute memorable moments.

But, for me personally, it is Brett Goldstein who is the true second star of the show. Literally coming out of nowhere, he towers over the supporting cast by giving the most memorable character ever created, Roy Kent. For within that acerbic, icy foul mouthed persona is a wholehearted lover of football and Richmond who can’t leave. And we root for him throughout, did we not!

In closing, Ted Lasso is a must-watch for anyone seeking a heartwarming escape, a reminder that kindness can be a powerful force, and a testament to the fact that sometimes, all it takes to win is a little bit of belief ... and maybe a well-timed shortbread dunk! Just remember, you might shed a tear or two, but don’t worry, they’ll be happy tears. After all, as Ted would say, Football is life, but also, life is biscuits.

It’s time to BELIEVE! The heartwarming and critically acclaimed comedy series, Ted Lasso, is making its highly anticipated debut on Blu-ray and DVD, bringing its infectious blend of humor, heart, and hope directly into the homes of fans.

Experience the magic of the series all over again, or for the first time, with all 34 episodes from Seasons 1-3 in one special box-set that will include a limited edition, double-sided BELIEVE poster, available while supplies last.

Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way will be available for purchase online and in-store at major retailers on July 30, 2024. Pre-order your copy now!