Ted Lasso Ending Predictions So Good They’re Basically Spoilers
How will the story end for our beloved coach? I have some thoughts. Light spoilers for Season 3 thus far.
Guys. Today’s post is about a different kind of Content. TV content.
Why are you writing about TV, you might ask? Because: I was overcome with the need to share my Ted Lasso Season 3 predictions, which my fiance has just bemusedly referred to as “Ted Lasso fan fic.” No matter! I shall boldly and blindly follow the muse.
Also, I need to post this so I have something timestamped I can point to and say “See!? SEE?!” on the off chance that any of this is right.
Anyway. Here’s what I think might happen. Warning: These predictions include some light spoilers for Season 3 thus far.
Rebecca realizes she already has a family.
The “Rebecca has a family” prophecy becomes real. But not via her own children. By her realization that she and Ted and Keeley and Roy and Higgins and the team are each others’ families. Rebecca has this moment of clarity when Keeley asks her to be the godmother to her baby - while celebrating a win (or loss) with the whole team at Sam’s restaurant, which gives context to the green matchbook thing. Sam’s still happily smitten with that chef lady. Whatever. We’re over that May-December-romance storyline.
Keeley is pregnant with Roy’s baby.
Wait, what Keeley’s baby? Glad you asked. Keeley and Roy had off-screen break-up sex and Keeley is pregnant. That does explain her unexpected need for a neighbourly tampon at the match, and her slightly out-of-character cleavage in last week’s ep. At this news, Keeley and Roy get back together. Phoebe’s gonna be a cousin. This ends Keeley’s budding romance with Jack - and complicates her funding. If only Keeley had another, very rich lady friend who truly believed in her hanging around. Oh well.
Becks becomes the owner of West Ham.
Rupert and Becks divorce because of Rupert’s affairs. Don’t worry, it’s not sad. As part of the divorce, Becks gleefully becomes the owner of West Ham. She tries to poach Ted as head coach. At first, we think Ted may have accepted the offer - because we see a reference to Beard becoming the head coach of the Grey Hounds.
Ted’s going home. To be the head coach for the USMNT.
But - it’s a fake out! We soon learn that Ted has signed up to coach the US Men’s National Soccer Team. Beard, who’s marrying Jane and staying in London, is stepping into the role of Grey Hounds head coach.
Nate heads to the States with Ted. So does Doc.
Wait, what about Nate, you ask? Did he get fired from West Ham? No. Don’t worry. After Coach Beard’s wedding, Nate’s on the plane back to the US with Ted. Because Nate will serve as Ted’s assistant coach back in the States. #TeamNed.
Sitting up in first class on the same flight? Doc. She’s got some work to do with the Yanks. After a few important sessions with Nate, of course. (Ok - alternative: Ted is Nate’s Assistant Coach for Team USA?)
Roy’s head coach of West Ham
Where does that leave Roy? Here’s here. He’s there. He’s the head coach for West Ham. Roy Kent! Obviously, despite the professional rivalry, Beard and Roy will stay friends. The announcers will marvel at how effortlessly they model healthy competition and mutual respect. Then top-of-his-game Jamie will score multiple goals against West Ham. Roy will loudly and emphatically swear at both Jamie and Beard. End scene. ✊
Sparks fly between Ted & Becks
As Ted steps off the plane we see that Ted has a text from Becks. She says she misses him but will see him soon when he’s back in the UK next month. 💗 Budding LDR.
And, there you go. If I’m totally off? So I took a risk, tried something new and it didn't work out. Big whoop. (IYKYK.) Also, I guess I could just delete this. My substack, my rules.
Wait, so how does this tie into leadership and work? Well, again, I’m mostly posting on the very, very slim chance I’m right. That way I can pull up this page, look my fiance dead in the eyes, and say “well, well, well” while tapping the screen with my index finger.
Also, in case there are any unexpected openings in the Ted Lasso writer's room. #OpenToTedLassoWork.
Buuttttt - there’s another reason, too. While I know it’s a cliche, at multiple turns the show has inspired me to become a more positive, encouraging leader and also to (sorry, I know this is so painfully earnest, I’m grimacing as I type) - while also inspiring me to (deep breath) believe in myself. Woof, I know.
Some of the obligatory-to-mention-but-still-totally-true leadership lessons we’ll have learned from this show are:
→ Good leaders give second chances.
→ Good leaders are good coaches. And vice versa.
→ Good leaders accommodate mistakes and support failures.
→ Good leaders create good leaders. Then they move on.
→ Good leaders keep learning.
→ Good leaders take risks and challenge themselves.
I love this show. I’m not crying because it’s over. I’m smiling because I’m in denial it’s ending. #BelieveInSeason4
Ok. And now for some self-promotion: Do you … like TV content? Did you … like this post?
On the off chance that you’re into today’s little trifle, you might enjoy a much more substantial convo I had with Chris Cantwell on episode #17 of Content People. Chris was a co-showrunner on Halt and Catch Fire and Executive Producer on shows like Lodge 49 and Paper Dolls. He was a fascinating guest and really fun to talk to. You can check out our chat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
I also really liked NPR’s Linda Holme’s musings on Ted Lasso here.