Ted Lasso EP. 1

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TED LASSO centers on fish-out-of-water American football coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), who's recruited to manage a Premier League team in England. The series explores Ted's journey, as well as his evolving relationships with his players, his co-workers, and the team's owner, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), who -- at least at the outset -- is secretly trying to sabotage his efforts. While the show can certainly be described as a "sports" comedy, most of the story unfolds off the field (or pitch), where it focuses on Ted's story and his interactions with the other characters. The initial idea for the show came from a series of NBC ads promoting the network's 2013 coverage of Premier League soccer.

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