--- title: "Ted Lasso: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/ted-lasso/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/ted-lasso" critics_score: 75 critics_reviews: 7 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Ted Lasso (2020): what the critics said Critics' score 75 from 7 reviews: 6 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics respond warmly to Ted Lasso, with praise clustering around Sudeikis’s genial performance and the supporting cast’s ability to give a familiar underdog story some depth. The favourable reviews find the optimism funny and comforting rather than forced; The Ringer is particularly enthusiastic about the ensemble and the series’ emotional reach. Reservations centre on the writing: the cultural jokes can feel strained, the laughs are sometimes scarce, and the premise of an unqualified American taking charge attracts some scepticism. The spread is wider than the broadly positive consensus suggests. The Guardian finds the cultural clashes and stereotypes persistently unfunny, while Variety sees a shallow central character and too little distinction between the team members. The main divide is over whether the warmth sustains a fuller sitcom or merely stretches an advertising character beyond what the writing can support. ## IndieWire — Ben Travers Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2020. The critic finds the series a delightful, sweet spin on sports underdog stories, praising the charm of Sudeikis's performance and the show's ability to make the familiar premise work with heart and humor. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/ted-lasso-review-jason-sudeikis-apple-tv-plus-1234579113/) ## The AV Club — Jesse Hassenger Rating B. 10 August 2020. The critic praises how the show refines Sudeikis's persona into an enthusiastic, warm character that makes for comforting, funny sitcom fare, highlighting the strong cast and surefooted execution while noting some potential for future issues. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/jason-sudeikis-refines-his-comic-persona-on-the-new-com-1844614462) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 11 August 2020. Praises the warmth and heart, investment in characters despite few laughs, good for the time. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/ted-lasso-review-1306471/) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 13 August 2020. The critic appreciates the pleasant, optimistic tone and successful adaptation of the ad character into a fuller series with good supporting stories, but notes reservations about the 'unqualified white guy' premise feeling dated in 2020. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/ted-lasso-apple-tv-review.html) ## The i Paper — Emily Baker Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2020. The critic finds it a giggly comedy that tries too hard to appeal to both US and UK audiences, with some issues in cultural jokes, but praises Sudeikis' performance and warm British actors. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/ted-lasso-review-jason-sudeikis-apple-tv-plus-579914) ## The Guardian 13 August 2020. The critic finds the series a middling fish-out-of-water sitcom that never finds its footing and relies on grindingly unfunny cultural clashes and stereotypes. The British supporting cast offers some brighter moments amid the forced charm. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/aug/13/ted-lasso-review-apple-soccer-sitcom-plays-an-unfunny-old-game) ## The Times — Camilla Long 14 September 2020. The critic views Ted Lasso as a sterile, uninviting show with a familiar preppy lead and wishes the writing had been smarter, crisper and less reliant on the original promo character’s persona. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/tv-review-selling-sunset-mandy-ted-lasso-cuba-castro-vs-the-world-8pmhvndch) ## Variety — Daniel D'Addario 3 August 2020. The critic finds Ted Lasso tiresome company with a shallow, undifferentiated character whose upbeat attitude and adages fail to engage. Sudeikis brings genial charisma but the show makes soccer look like a slog and the team members blend together without much depth. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/jason-sudeikis-ted-lasso-1234721176/) ## The Ringer — Miles Surrey Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 14 August 2020. The critic finds the Apple TV+ series surprisingly excellent and one of the most touching shows of 2020, despite its origins in commercials. They single out the depth of the ensemble cast and Sudeikis's charming, humane performance as Ted Lasso for particular praise. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2020/08/14/tv/ted-lasso-apple-tv-jason-sudeikis) ## Collider — Liz Shannon Miller Rating B+. 15 August 2020. The series is a deeply endearing, kind-hearted underdog sports tale centered on an inherently good American coach in England. It balances humor and heart without relying on obvious antagonists, delivering a warm, companionable feel-good experience. [Read the review](https://collider.com/ted-lasso-review-jason-sudeikis-apple-tv-plus/) ## Den of Geek — Nick Harley Rating 4 out of 5. 13 August 2020. The critic highlights the intensely likable lead performance by Sudeikis and the show's admiration for sports movie tropes, calling it a charming, easy watch that finds the back of the net. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ted-lasso-review-spoiler-free/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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